Urban Scarlet

We are definitely rolling out the finalists one by one — And we only have 2 more to go! Will it be yours? Make sure to head over to bliss! to check finalist #1 and finalist #3!

Finalist #4 is Randi from Swoon Studio with her diy vintage doily garland. I love this idea as it can be used for any fun party… babyshowers, engagements, the possibilities are endless! See for yourself:

Materials Needed:
- A variety of crocheted doilies (I found some great vintage ones for about 1.50-2.00 each)
- Jute twine
- Fabric stiffener (I used a bottle and a half for four large and two small doilies)
- Nylon fishing line
- Lobster clasps (found in jewelry section)
- Waxed paper
- Sponge applicator
- Small bowl
- Scissors

Step One:

Lay down some waxed paper on a hard surface and place a doily on top. Pour some of your fabric stiffener in a small bowl. Using your sponge applicator, brush stiffener on to the doily until it is saturated (follow directions on back of bottle). It might take a lot! Lay down some more waxed paper and move wet doily on to it to dry. Repeat process with all doilies. Allow to dry until completely stiff.

Step Two:
Once all of your doilies are dry, lay them out to decide how you want them to hang. I chose a high, low pattern.

Step Three:
Cut a piece of fishing line according to how low you want your doily to hang, leaving extra on each end for tying. Tie one end to top of doily and double knot. Tie the other end to a lobster clasp and double knot as well. Continue with each doily. String some jute twine up and fasten each lobster clasp to it until the desired arrangement is achieved.

VOILA!

Friends, how neat it this!? Comment and let us know!