Quick and Easy Ways to Use Doilies
We’re sharing quick and easy ways to use doilies as we team up with the fabulous ladies of the Handcrafted Society today.
Whenever I think about doilies, I’m almost immediately transported back to my Granny’s house.
She loved things that were handmade and crochet.
While learning how to crochet is on my list of things to learn, I’ll freely admit I don’t have as much time to spend on crafts and hobbies as I used to.
That said, I like to include something homemade or semihomemade when I’m welcoming friends and family into my home, for someone that needs a little pick me up or when putting together seasonal gift ideas.
So, I wanted to share two quick and easy ways to use doilies when creating simple gift baskets.
Quick and Easy Ways to Use Doilies Supplies
- Paper Doilies
- Fabric Doily
- Dried Lavender
- Bath Salts (optional)
- Small Organza Treat Bags
- Glue or Double-Sided Tape
- Ribbon
Quick and Easy Ways to Use Doilies Steps
Crafting Cones from Paper Doilies:
Nearly every time I put a gift basket together, I like to include cones made from paper doilies.
They’re super simple to make and you can fill them with a variety of treats and goodies.
For this basket, I made one cone with dried lavender and one with bath salts.
First, create a cone from a paper doily.
Then secure it in place with a piece of double-sided tape or glue.
Once your cone is made, fill an organza treat bag with dried lavender.
Make sure the drawstrings are tight, so the lavender does not fall out of the bag.
Then place the lavender filled bag inside the cone.
Add a ribbon and a tag, if desired.
What I love about these small organza bags is that you can fill them with so many different things from lavender to candy to little gifts.
Truly, the possibilities are endless!
Wrapping Gifts with Doilies:
Another really easy idea, is to wrap small gifts with an antique, vintage or handmade doilies.
All you have to do is place a small box inside the doily, then fold it over like a taco.
Next, add a ribbon or two to help secure the box in place and you’re ready to gift.
Creating a Tea and Bath Themed Gift Basket
Most of the gift baskets I put together are for people I know well.
For this basket, I decided to continue the vintage and lavender theme to create a tea and bath basket.
So, I’m using these vintage snack plates and teacups sourced from an antique store,
a tin of tea,
chocolates from the grocery store,
the cones I made from paper doilies and filled with dried lavender and lavender infused bath salts,
a gift wrapped in the vintage crochet doily,
and a handmade dried flowers card.
I know this time of year, can be a busy one.
But it’s also a super simple way to add a homemade or semihomemade touch to gift giving.
Especially, when crafting paper cones from doilies because they can be filled with so many different treats.
Save for gathering all the supplies, materials and gifts, it look around 15 minutes to create this tea and bath themed gift basket which feels like an easy win.
So, find someone special to spoil today!
Up Next from The Handcrafted Society…
Ready for even more amazing doily ideas? Check out these fabulous ideas from the ladies of the Handcrafted Society.
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
Many blessings,
CoCo
So many great ideas here! I have so many doilies, but they no longer go that well with my decor. This gives me a lot of ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!
I’m so glad, Susan. It’s hard sometimes when your taste or style changes and then you have all these pieces you once loved but aren’t quite sure what to do with now. That happens to me too! Doilies are super versatile so I’m excited you’ll be able to repurpose yours. They feel like a lost art! Big hugs, CoCo
What a sweet and gorgeous gift, CoCo! Whoever receives that will feel very spoiled, indeed.
So kind of you to say, LeAnne, thank you so much. I really appreciate it! Big hugs, CoCo
Beautiful and you had me at lavender!! I love the tea cups. Have a great week!
Cindy
Thank you so much, Cindy! Lavender is my favorite to fill the cones with but they can be filled with so many other things too which makes it nice. Sending you hugs, CoCo
Coco,
Love all these creative ideas.
Thank you bunches, Rachel, I really appreciate it! Hugs, CoCo
These are such great ideas, CoCo! I adore how you wrapped the box like a taco and tied it with ribbon! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me! The doily cones are adorable and make great gift holders themselves. I love how you weaved purple items throughout the basket! It’s such a thoughtful gift!
Thank you, Donna! I use the doily taco all the time. It’s especially great for family heirloom or antique gifts because it makes it extra special. Plus, it’s budget and environmentally friendly too. Big hugs, CoCo
What wonderful ideas to use those vintage or paper doilies. My favorite is to wrap a gift with a doily in ribbon. I will definitely do this in a gift basket. Great ideas!
I really appreciate it, Tammy, thank you! Hope you’re having the best spring season, CoCo
These are such sweet ideas CoCo. I love the idea of wrapping a gift in a doily, such a simple touch with a huge impact. The gift basket is beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration as always. XO- MaryJo
I really appreciate it, MaryJo, thank you. A lot of the gifts I send have to be small and easy to ship so I’m always thankful for simple ideas like these. I hope they help you too. The summer season has always been one of my favorite times of the year for snail mail. Big hugs, CoCo
LOVE!! The idea of wrapping a gift with a doily is SO special…I’ve never seen that before!! Super thoughtful and budget tips, CoCo!!
Thank you, Rachel. It’s super easy and there are lots of beautiful and usually budget friendly ones to choose from too. The hardest part is finding a book or a gift that will fit. But as you know sometimes the best gifts are the smallest! Sending you hugs, CoCo
CoCo – These are such precious gift ideas! I’m hosting a bridal shower this summer and this would be a great idea for favors that the guests could take home. Thank you for the inspiration.
CoCo, you amaze me with your clever ideas! The folded crocheted doily tied with ribbon is so simple and elegant. Why didn’t I think of that?! Love the tea and bath themed gift basket which is sure to get a big WOW reaction! Hugs!
How genius CoCo! I love the cones with a bit of lavender. But lacing one around a gift is too adorable. You won’t believe the collection of crocheted, doilies, dresser scarves and more that I had to let go (for quarters) when we downsized. I kept one box. Oh, how I wish I had used them all to wrap gifts in and share with friends and neighbors instead.
CoCo – It amazes me how so many of your posts are projects/gifts/food/ideas of thing you do for other people. This gift basket is a perfect example. I love the idea of using an old doily to wrap a gift. Especially when it is laced together with ribbon. Also, your ideas are so practical and affordable. I find myself thinking – “Oh! I can actually do this!”. Thank you for the inspiration and for always caring for those people in your life.
I would love to recreate the dried flower cards, this is an adorable idea CoCo! I love the basket and all of the personal touches you added. Doilies always remind me of my grandma too. She handstitched them, I have a few that were hers that I use in our decor. I just wish I would have learned how to stitch those beauties. I also loved the way you added the ribbon to the doily holding the soap, genius! Hope you are doing well, and thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!
CoCo, Such a sweet gift basket! I love the lavender sachets!
So many great ideas, CoCo! I am a tea drinker and love the tea and bath theme gift basket you created. I may have to use that idea for my next hostess gift! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful ideas. 💚