when i was in the dollar general this weekend, i picked up a bunch of these sweet doilies.
they were in the easter section, one dollar per package of 40. i got two packages of pink, two of yellow, and two of the white eggs.
i wasn't sure what i was going to do with them, i just knew i loved them.
then it came to me...a banner. inspired by papel picado. i grew up in texas, and you see this kind of mexican folk art EVERYWHERE. i have always loved it.
so using the thin (almost tissue paper-ish) doilies,
& regular old twine,
i made a simple banner that looked like this. and i loved it. it took about 20 minutes and cost next to nothing.
i looked at it for a good while as i was feeding the babies and decided that it needed something else. so i added some notions to the eggs.
and didn't really like it, but didn't have time to fix it. my attentions were soon called elsewhere (you know the drill...watch me mommy! watch MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!).
i obsessed about it all night long, b/c that's how i roll...and it's not like i was sleeping anyway ;)
and when i got up in the morning, i added these:
and then it "felt" right.
i love it!!
and oh- no sewing required. these doilies have holes in the perfect place at the top, i simply strung the twine through two holes on each doily.
so there you have it!
up next? i plan on making some all pink banners for birthdays, etc.
the hoarder in me kind of wants to go buy MORE MORE MORE of those doilies. i can't control myself. hehehe!
and another project in the works?
a peeps banner.
see you soon, happy monday!
xoxo
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cute ideas!!!
happy springy in the house!
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | 03/07/2011 at 06:11 AM
You are quite the early bird!! I adore your banner, I wonder if I can find those doilies here in Minnesota. Super cute idea, Steph!!
Posted by: Kami | 03/07/2011 at 07:15 AM
Super cute! Now I'm going to have to hit Dollar General today...
Posted by: Becky G | 03/07/2011 at 07:23 AM
I type and schedule most of my posts ahead of time. :)
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Posted by: Stephanie Howell | 03/07/2011 at 07:34 AM
Those doily colors are perfect for the nursery for the new baby in our family (my cousin's). I think I'll have to get to Dollar General. And you have really piqued my interest in the Peeps banner...
Posted by: Sherry G | 03/07/2011 at 07:44 AM
So fun! Thanks for perking up my Monday!
Posted by: Jill | 03/07/2011 at 08:40 AM
I don't know which I love more - your "H" collection or the cute colorful banner - but the picture of the peeps is making me hungry!
Posted by: stephanie | 03/07/2011 at 09:13 AM
Love it Steph!
Posted by: marcy | 03/07/2011 at 09:55 AM
You always make such pretty banners. I look forward to the day when my 18 month old wouldn't rip these down and destroy them moments after they were put up.
BTW, I am obsessed with peeps! Can't wait to see the peeps banner!
Posted by: April C | 03/07/2011 at 10:52 AM
This is wonderful & so easy! I have tons of doilies, I think I better start using them!! TFS!
Posted by: Jessica R. | 03/07/2011 at 11:53 AM
What an adorable idea!!!! love this for a baby shower too... I bought regular white doilies from party city but I love these color combos :) (and so cheap, too!)
Posted by: Vanessa M Santamaria | 03/07/2011 at 12:48 PM
Cute banner but I can't wait to see what you're going to do with peeps!
Posted by: Ginny | 03/07/2011 at 03:05 PM
i'm so using the doilies banner idea but i think our aussie pups might cause some trouble with the peeps banner... your energy always amazes me...
Posted by: kate | 03/07/2011 at 03:06 PM
Thanks for the heads up on the doilies at DG. I never get in there, but stopped today and got some!! too cute!
Posted by: JaYne | 03/07/2011 at 04:33 PM
Sadie WILL lick the peeps banner...I just know it! heheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted by: Kris | 03/07/2011 at 07:55 PM
Oh, it's so pretty!! :) Yay for quick & lovely garlands!
Posted by: Michelle Clement | 03/07/2011 at 07:58 PM
LOVE the banner, makes me want to run to the dollar store! :) Thanks!
Posted by: Angie F | 03/07/2011 at 09:05 PM
hehehe! I'm a bit of a hoarder too, so I totally understand.
And can't wait to see the peeps... pretty sure if I tried it, I would come home from work to roasted peep garland!
Posted by: Carrielyn | 03/07/2011 at 09:28 PM
ooo i'm dying to see this peeps banner. Love peeps!!
Posted by: nicole | 03/07/2011 at 10:09 PM
Loved the banner! I never go to Dollar General, but you guessed it....I did go there today to get some doilies. And I can't believe that just last month, we got rid of my 92 year old mom's plastic doilies :( They were exactly like the one you were using for a mist template....so bummed!
Posted by: Rita Berning | 03/08/2011 at 10:45 PM
Great banner. I love it... Thanks for again for this sharing.
Posted by: Zulueta .... | 05/13/2011 at 08:38 AM