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DIY/Decor Thoughts: Lacy Doily Luminaries

December 28, 2010

This is just proof that an item can be chic, cute, and fun at the same time.  Go beyond regular candle holders and create these lovely doily outlined luminaries. They’re super lovely and easy.

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How fun for a tea party, wedding, dinner party or now during the holidays.

Tools and Materials

  • Light-colored paper lunch bags in various sizes
  • Ruler
  • Scalloped rotary cutter
  • 12-inch gold-colored doilies (white ones won’t show through as well)
  • Utility knife
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick or Xyron sticker-making machine
  • Votive candles in glass holders
  • Utility lighter

1. Lay each bag flat; use a ruler to guide the scalloped rotary cutter as you cut a new top edge 1 inch below the bag’s original edge.

2. To cut doilies to fit the bag, lay a bag flat on the work surface. Lay a doily on the bag, and determine where to cut in order to create a pleasing design. Cut straight lines with a ruler and a utility knife; use scissors to snip along curves. The final size of the doily should be 1/8 inch narrower than the width of the bag so the doily will lay flat inside.

3. Coat the gold side of the doily generously with glue from the glue stick, or coat it with self-adhesive using the Xyron machine. Attach doily to the inside of the front of the bag, positioning it as desired. After gluing, close the bag, and run your hand firmly over the design to seal. Open the bag, and let dry at least 1 hour.

4. Set the bag in desired location, and then put the votive candle, in its holder, inside. Light the wick once the candle holder has been securely placed; do not carry the lit luminaria.

Thanks for the tutorial Martha – full details are on Martha’s site here.

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  • Signe December 28, 2010 at 11:40

    These are fantastic! Love them! You can also use some of those ‘fake’ candles I bet 🙂

    Hope you had a lovely holiday!

  • Josie ♥ Savoir Weddings ♥ December 28, 2010 at 12:06

    Um, how much do I love these? They are perfect for one of my brides. Thank you darling!

  • Twenty.Something December 28, 2010 at 14:28

    What a simple and cute idea!! I’m definitely going to do this.
    Thanks!

    artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

  • PartyPlannerGal December 28, 2010 at 14:49

    I stumbled across these while wedding planning and fell in love with them then. You’ve reminded me how much I love them still. Maybe I’ll make a few of these for our NYE party this weekend!

  • quintessence December 28, 2010 at 14:56

    Totally charming!! Would be lovely for may occasions! I am however so un-crafty – I see exacto knife accident waiting to happen!

  • Tanya (a Taste of T) December 28, 2010 at 15:14

    Love these. Basically anything fun with a paper bag, I’m in love.

  • Reg December 28, 2010 at 15:44

    wow! very pretty! perfect for outdoor soirees 🙂

    xx
    heyrocketgirl

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime December 28, 2010 at 15:58

    these are so pretty!

  • Debby December 28, 2010 at 16:28

    These are so beautiful and are perfect for New Year’s Eve!! xo

  • Nicole Jeannette December 28, 2010 at 16:29

    I love these! I feel like they’d be perfect for an evening wedding or even dinner party.

  • honey my heart December 28, 2010 at 18:06

    ooo, they are super easy and so pretty! hope to try these out 🙂

  • mydesignchic December 28, 2010 at 18:44

    I adore this look…adds so much to the plain bag luminary!!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE December 28, 2010 at 18:51

    Love these! I seriously have to get my craft on 🙂 Hope u had a great holiday! xoxo

  • Fashion Meets Food December 28, 2010 at 20:55

    absolutely brilliant! I am so making these!

    xo

  • Katie December 29, 2010 at 00:05

    Those are so cute!

  • shari @ little blue deer December 29, 2010 at 00:39

    Great tutorial! These are gorgeous! I love luminaries, so simple and romantic! XX!

  • Dancing Branflake December 29, 2010 at 00:40

    Gorgeous! I would definitely use these for my next party!

  • hearttypat December 29, 2010 at 07:41

    this reminds me of the window display at Chanel now… they are also using giant doily printed paper as backdrops and stacking them up as a Christmas tree.

  • Miss Donata January 2, 2011 at 13:15

    these are just too pretty!!!!
    following you!

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