Project

Doily Envelopes

Paper doilies make delightful, lacy sleeves for hand-delivered valentines.

Photography: Formula z/s

Source: Martha Stewart Living, February 2001

Introduction

Fold different kinds of doilies to show off particular elements of their patterns -- a starry mandala, a ring of wheeling snowflakes, a fragile open heart.

materials

Doily

Tinted art paper

Scissors

Glue stick

Markers or pen

steps

With the embossed side of the doily face up, fold in the sides, then fold up the bottom.
Cut a piece of tinted art paper to fit neatly inside.
Write something flattering and true, and seal the envelope with the tap of a glue stick.