DIY Paper Doily Envelopes
Next up is Hellen’s paper doily envelopes. She created outer envelopes, I might add, to match the whimsy of her wedding invitations. The vellum reinforcing the underside of the doilies makes these darlings looks luxe. Love.
What you’ll need:
- 9 inch square doilies
- Vellum/tracing paper
- Craft Adhesive Spray
- Art Card
- Cutter
- Double-sided tape
- Cutting mat
- Ruler
Instructions:
Step 1: Create a template for the tracing paper/vellum. I used my old drawing block as the template. After a few attempts to get the right template, I am satisfied with my crisp looking template!
Step 2: Trace the template into the tracing paper and use cutter to cut it. But for the folded side in the middle, use the blunt edge of the cutter to give a folding mark.
Step 3: Spray the tracing paper with the Adhesive Spray. Don’t forget to put newspaper to cover the surrounding area. Leave it for 15 seconds. Carefully stick it to the doilies, make sure it fits perfectly.
Step 4: Fold the doilies to follow the tracing paper’s structure. Secure the inside of the envelope with double-sided tape. Voila! Beautifully hand-crafted envelope.
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I love these! This has been my favorite DIY yet. So adorable!
SUPER cute tutorial! Great entry!
I saw this project on martha stewart weddings website a while back. A fun DIY though.
I think this idea is great! Makes the invitations more special if you have added your own touch!
These are so cute! I also really love Hellen’s invites – do you know if she also made or designed those herself or did she purchase them? (if so I would love to know the name of the supplier!!)
Son preciosos !!!
What a pretty DIY project! Although, I’d consider this an INNER envelope since I wouldn’t recommend putting those envelopes in the mail unless you want them to arrive ripped to shreds by the postal service.
I can’t wait to try this!!
I LOVE this idea. I want to do this, but coffee stain the paper before-hand so they look aged. They can be the inner envelope, as mentioned above, and just add a bit of “pretty” to the handmade invitations I’m planning! :)
Love this so much. I have no wedding to make these for but these are way too gorgeous to pass up. I’ll think of something to use them for. :)
Does anyone know what size the invite is? The finished envelope looked completely closed, but with the invite it looked like it could not be closed all the way. What size invite could the envelope comfortably hold?
Any suggestions as to where one could purchase square paper doilies??
Hi all, thank you for the comments! Initially I thought of using it as the inner envelope, but the idea of having lace envelope is too exciting to be passed on.The size is 5′ x 7′. I bought the square doilies from ebay. If you want to mail this envelope, you need an outer envelope. So best if you can hand-delivered!
Where can you find the 9″ doilies???
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Did I mention I love this idea?! Haha! I am not getting married but I love pretty things and getting some neat ideas if I do get married. They all seem easy to do and I just want to say thank you for posting!
what are the measurements of the vellum inside? Is that also 9″X9″?
adorable!!
I love this idea. My wedding is a vintage/rustic theme. My invitions are printed on a lightly patterend fabric & I wanted an equally delicate envelope. www.paperandmore.com has translucent A7 envelopes, so the lace detail won’t get ruined & will still showcase the wonderful DIY aspect. Thanks for the tutorial!