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February 13, 2013

{DIY} Doilie Valentine Frame

  Doilie: thread that is crocheted or knitted into an intricate decorative piece; often used to decorate and protect fine wood.

Also great for creating an inexpensive ($4 to be exact!) Valentine decoration.

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First, you need an old frame with the glass.  I’m a dum-dum and forgot to put the entire frame in the pic so pretend you see a white wooden frame in this picture.  You also need glue, scrapbook paper, and a doilie.  Pretend you see that too.

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Once again, welcome to photo amateur hour.  Cut your scrapbook paper to fit the glass and then glue the paper to the glass.  Then glue your doilie to the paper.   I chose to use stick glue instead of hot glue because I didn’t want to deal with the small threads that hot glue leaves.  The stick glue worked just fine.

FYI- I found this doilie at an antique store for $1 and I love it because it has hearts!  I got the frame at goodwill for $3.

 Put your newly decorated glass into the frame and close the tabs on the back to hold the glass in place.

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And finally, add an embellishment!

 Cute, easy, super inexpensive and adorable.



Filed Under: DIY, Valentine's Day Tagged With: doilie craft, Valentine's craft

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  1. Tamara says

    February 1, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Voila! I feel like even I could do this, and I’m not so good with the crafts. I love this time of year. Sigh. Thanks for linking up to Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party!
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    • Stephanie says

      February 5, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      It’s super easy!! You got this!!! 😉
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  2. Angie says

    February 16, 2013 at 9:20 am

    This is so cute and so timely! I have a few of my Grandma’s doilies laying around that I’ve had no idea what to do with. Now I do! They’d look great in my little girl’s room or maybe even my living room. Thanks so much for the idea! Going to Pin this right now so I don’t forget. Did you glue the entire paper, or just the edges?
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    • Stephanie says

      February 20, 2013 at 4:11 am

      Your welcome!! It’s a perfect way to preserve those doilies! I did glue the entire paper down on the glass. Have fun making your doilie frames!
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  3. Teresa says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    That is such an adorable craft! I love things that are fast and easy but have an amazing result. Kudos to you.
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    • Stephanie says

      February 20, 2013 at 4:12 am

      Thanks! I love super cheap and easy crafts! Especially when they turn out so cute! It was a craft success!!! YES!!!
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