How to Make a Paper Doily Table Runner
This tutorial will show you How to Make a Paper Doily Table Runner. This is a cute Paper Table Runner that I made out of Doilies! This easy project would be great for Weddings, Parties, or Holidays. Nice for your Valentine’s Day Table too! You could make a plain white one like I did here, or use color or metallic doilies, or you could even add some fun graphics or monograms to the center of each doily. If you like quick and easy party ideas this one is for you.
Supplies for Paper Doily Table Runner:
1) Paper Doilies -assorted sizes
2) Glue Dots (or go here to make your own peel and stick dots of glue)
Step 1: Lay out your largest Doilies first. These were about 12″ wide each. Lay them out evenly in a row to start with. You will build from here out.
Step 2: Fill in with the medium and smaller Doilies until you get a configuration that you like. I wanted mine to be slight asymmetrical. Don’t add the glue dots yet, play around first to get the lay out that is the most pleasing to you.
Step 3: After you get the lay out that you want, carefully spread the doilies apart, but keep them as close to your configuration as you can, so that you don’t loose your design!
Step 4: Using the Glue Dots, attach the Doilies together. I attached all the largest ones first. I just placed a dot or 2 on the outer edges. Make sure you don’t glue the doilies to your table!!
Woohoo! That’s it! Simple and pretty, but you can embellish it if you like. You could make a bunch of these in advance for a Wedding and take them all down to the reception, already put together.
Johnnie says
Great idea, Karen!
Karen Watson says
Thanks Johnnie!!
Pamela Shipman says
I am a big fan of doilies and vintage linen, this is perfect for me. Thank you so much for sharing.
Karen Watson says
Yay! Thanks Pamela, I’m glad you liked it!!
Free Pretty Things For You says
This is LOVELY Karen!! I just Love Doilies!!! ♥
Karen Watson says
Thank you Keren! I love them too!
Lorraine Finkbeiner says
So simple and a great idea for a quick special look! No linens to wash but MUCH better looking than a paper tablecloth!
Karen Watson says
Thanks Lorraine, I’m glad you like it!!
Beckie @ Infarrantly Creative says
Simple and so lovely! I could make a bunch of them 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Karen Watson says
Thanks so much Beckie!!
phillsphiberandpheltperfectionshttp://www.etsy.com/shop/tecsjack says
Very clever and so easy! Saves having all those loose doilies floating aroundafter the festivities! Also sve the dog choking on ones that end up on the floor!!
nice work. Phill.
Karen Watson says
Thanks Phill!