Have you ever seen a paper doily? They look similar to ordinary doilies, but are much less expensive and made from paper. Youll often find them at dollar-theme stores but you can definitely get them at any craft store. The doilies are available in various sizes and in colors of white, cream or even gold.
Paper doilies are great for certain crafts, and if youre helping to decorate at a wedding, you can take advantage of that. The doilies cost little and can be used for several different wedding projects. Sure, some people simply use the paper doilies to line plates of foods or to set under candles, but youre much more imaginative than that! Purchase the size doilies you want. Small ones, of course, make small cones and large doilies make much larger ones. Roll the paper into a cone shape and use hot glue to secure it in the front. The edge of the doily should be positioned exactly in the front with a slight overlap so you can glue it. After youve created the cones there are many different ways to embellish them and several ways to use them.
Create many different types of wedding favors by using the paper cones. Use tulle circles - or circles of lace - to line the cones. You can also use tissue paper, muslin, or other fabrics to line the cones. Push the center of the tulle or lace down into the point of the cone. Fill the cones with wrapped mints or candies, rice, pictures and trinkets - any number of things. If youre filling the cones with something loose, like rice, put it in a small zipper-lock bag first. The tiny bags are sold at any craft store. Glue your choice of embellishments to the front of the cones before filling them. Tie a satin bow and let the ends hang long. Glue on silk leaves and small rose buds to create a Victorian look. Or, glue on gold plastic hearts, painted wooden shapes, a large fake jewel, or other choices. Youll find zillions of miniatures at any craft store making it easy for you to create most any theme. Instead of filling the cones with wedding favors you can use them to display flowers at the wedding. Add the embellishments to the front of the cone then use double-sided tape to stick the cones to corners, tables and more. Use lightweight items to fill the cones when hanging them with the tape. The rolled doily cones look lovely and will grab attention at your wedding. If you want a particular theme for the cones try purchasing scrapbook paper instead of paper doilies. Cut the papers into circles for the cones. If you want you can scallop the edges of the paper circles. Craft stores sell literally hundreds and hundreds of different paper designs. Cones can then be foil creations, pastels, bright colors and patterns, or Victorian prints. The choice is yours. Its possible to also make the cones from fabric. Choose the theme of fabric you want then cut it into the circles. Use fabric stiffener to help keep the cones shaped. The stiffener is found at any fabric store. Follow the instructions on the label for using the product. Make sure it is completely dry before folding it into the cone shape. The cloth doilies can be used like the paper ones to hold wedding favors or even flowers. Make a beautiful gift for the bride-to-be by creating a large cloth cone. Use the stiffener as stated, line it with fabric or lace, then fill the cone with any number of gifts for the bride. The cone will hold everything from rolled up towels to kitchen wares or lingerie. It makes a unique gift thats rarely seen. Create the cones for other occasions, too. Using scrapbook paper you can make the cones for graduation gifts, Easter baskets, birthday treats and much more. They are perfect for most any occasion! Ordinary printer paper makes wonderful little cones that can be embellished in many different ways. You dont have to have a lot of money to create the cones but, when theyre finished, they look like you spared no expense!
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