--- title: "8 Fun Paper Doily DIY Projects ..." description: "Wreath; Table Runner; Mobile; Wedding Menu / Place Cards; Star Decoration; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/fun-paper-doily-diy-projects/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-25" --- # 8 Fun Paper Doily DIY Projects ... Paper Doily DIY Projects range from simple to some that are a wee bit complicated. I love me some paper doilies and let me just say at this point that gathering these **paper doily DIY projects** was a lot of fun. Whether you're planning a wedding or you want something easy to craft today, these **fun paper doily crafts** will hopefully give you inspiration. Happy crafting! ## 1. Wreath Paper doilies have that ethereal feel that makes them perfect for making wreaths. This is definitely one of the **paper doily DIY projects **that I consider a [must-do](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=dujourmag.com). You can make this wreath for spring or wait until Christmas if you're going for a winter wonderland look for your home. ## 2. Table Runner ![Table Runner](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/02/doily-table-runner-580x386_500x333.jpg) Paper doily table runner for a wedding? Fab idea! Because of the delicate patterns of paper doilies, they are perfect for a wedding. The best part about this** paper doily DIY idea** is that it is very easy to do. You simply paste together paper doilies of different sizes and you got yourself one pretty runner. ## 3. Mobile A [paper doily mobile](https://www.diyncrafts.com/) is perfect for a nursery. Of course, you can also make one for any room in your house. This particular project requires sewing. The one I made has beads but you can choose not to use them. ## 4. Wedding Menu / Place Cards ![Wedding Menu / Place Cards](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/02/doilymenu_500x375.jpg) To match the table runner above, you can use paper doilies as place cards or [menus](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=myhandsmadeit.com)for your wedding. So easy and lovely. ## 5. Star Decoration Do you like having random pretty things hanging from your walls? Yep, me too. And if you happen to feel the same about paper doilies as I do, this is the **perfect paper doily DIY project** for you. _Steps_: make paper fans out of doilies, stick together to form a star, and hang! ## 6. Garland / Bunting If the wall decor above is not your cup of tea, surely a garland made of paper doilies will appeal to you. Again, this is a **fun paper doily project** that will be perfect for welcoming spring. There are also several ways with which you can do this. You can [sew them](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236298311668098949/), [glue to a string](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/132363676517677776/), or [combine with other fun materials](http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com/2011/07/1-doily-garland-giveaway.html). These are perfect for parties, too. ## 7. Lantern _ Armed with one of those Chinese paper lanterns, some paper doilies, and double-sided tape, you will be able to make a pretty lighting project_ for your home. If you have time, you can make several and hang them in your porch. The place will look oh-so-romantic once you light the lanterns up. ## 8. Tree Ornament _ There are several ways to use paper doily for making Christmas tree ornaments. The simplest is by hanging a doily directly to your tree. Another simple way is to make small versions of the star decor above to hang. The cutest idea, however, is [this paper doily angel](http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-make-paper-doily-angel-garland.html). Too adorable! I thought that listing these **fun paper doily DIY projects** will make me kind of hate this crafting material. I was wrong. Now I cannot wait to try some of these **creative paper doily DIY projects**; I think I'll have a go at the lantern. Have you tried making some of these **paper doily crafts**? Share with us what you made! 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