42 Beautiful Doily Craft Ideas

Do you love doilies, whether made from paper or lace, but don't really know what you could do with them? Well, doilies and crafting make a perfect pair. It's really amazing to see all the various ways that you can use them. I hope you enjoy creating these delicate craft projects!

Woman's Day shares the directions to make the lace doily bowl above.

If you own vintage doilies or you go to estate or garage sales, this necklace is a great way to use them up. Dream up this gorgeous doily necklace at Elizabeth Anne.

How beautiful and elegant is this snowflake garland? I think it's a great decorating idea for a birthday or shower party.

A delicate tree can be made easily and inexpensively with paper doilies.There is no particular season this tree is made for, so it can be appropriate décor for a table or mantel all year round.

Look how easy it is to get a beautiful "lace" stool by using a doily for a stencil! You could also use this method to stencil a tabletop or the front of a dresser.

Make a mobile using paper or lace doilies to decorate a bridal or baby shower. Customize your options by using colored doilies or dying them yourself. For a vintage look, brew some coffee or tea to add an aged look.

These elegant luminaries would be perfect set on a wedding table or used to dress up a bridal or baby shower.

This wreath is made using the paper heart doilies. So pretty! Ella Claire shares the instructions for how to put this together.

This lace-covered soap will work in with any bathroom décor. Use colored soap or dye the doily—either way, you'll be able to find the exact right color for your home.

More wedding planners are opting for cupcakes over a cake these days. If you're going this route, use these doily cupcake wrappers for a lovely display!

Make these whimsical butterflies with either paper or lace doilies. The kids will love helping you make these creatures.

I've gone to so many garage sales where they have doilies for sale, and I wish I had purchased them. They are usually marked at 10¢ or 25—just look at how they come together to be a beautiful table runner.

Doilies and a heavy-duty balloon are just a few of the supplies you'll need for this project. Find out how to make this hanging lamp with DOS FAMILY.

Here is a simple and beautiful sachet that can be tucked in a drawer, closet, or suitcase. If you want to spruce up another area, just hang it somewhere nearby!

Because flameless tea lights are widely available, it's safe to make these paper doily lanterns.

Learn how to make this beautiful centerpiece for a formal affair with Martha Stewart.

How easy can it be to make these outstanding paper doily roses? I love them.

You won't have to think too hard to come up with ideas for these little angels. The directions for these little cuties can be found at CRAFTOWN.

Paper doilies make this snowflake an inexpensive yet beautiful decoration.

You'll probably never find a simpler or easier ornament to make for your tree than this doily tree ornament. It's a great project if you need to pump out many ornaments in a short period of time.

You can crochet the doilies to wrap the stones, or you can buy small doilies to make a wrap. For the latter, you'd need to run a row of stitching around the outside of the doily and pull the string gather the stitches and make it wrap around the stone. It's definitely a conversation starter. For the directions to put this together, go to Let's Yarnify.

Two matching doilies and a bit of ribbon will get you started on this ornament project.

Imagine all the occasions you could use jar luminaries like these. These would be perfect for a bridal or baby shower. Afterwards, you could also place them in a nursery for a sweet touch.

How elegant and beautiful is this chandelier? I'm sure you'll think of a place to hang this beauty.

It's so easy to turn a rectangle doily into a beautiful fruit basket! I think it'd be an outstanding addition to your decor.

This lantern is a very glamorous centerpiece that makes any room feel elegant.

These little beauties are easily made using paper doilies.

This is a copycat pillow made to look like one the crafter saw at Bloomingdales.

If you love angels and doilies, you'll for sure want to make this Christmas angel ornament.

This wreath is almost too beautiful to believe that it's made out of paper doilies, but that's how they did it!

You'll love canvas wall art featuring doily flower sprays. Go to Consumer Crafts for the tutorial.

So many things are more beautiful when they're made with lace, and envelopes are no exception. These can make great projects to embellish a bridal shower or wedding invitation.

Whether you're decorating for a wedding, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or any other occasions, this doily lantern will be a real eye-catcher. Imagine making the lanterns in other colors for a different feel.

U Create teaches you how to dye the paper doilies as well as how to make these hanging balls. I think I would press the dyed and dried doilies between two paper towels before putting everything together.

This wreath is a super easy craft that, when completed, looks crisp and lovely. I think this would make a beautiful candle ring, especially if you used one of the flameless pillar candles.

Give a plain t-shirt a designer look by adding a lace collar!

You could spend a lot of money to get this designer look, or you could make a lace lampshade yourself. If you don't have an old lampshade, consider purchasing one from a garage sale or the thrift store.

When you need inexpensive yet elegant decorations, consider the embroidery paper doily as an option.

Turn paper doilies into these Christmas cone ornaments. These little cones would be simple to make and use as favors on a holiday table.

You'll be envied by all your friends when they see you wearing beautiful earrings made from a lace doily. Imagine donning these earrings with your favorite holiday outfit.

I would never have thought of using doilies to make a Christmas tree, but now that I see this craft, I can imagine all sorts of ways to use doily trees. I can even imagine using this in a Christmas village, although I think I would use smaller pots.