A Doilie Bag

I was giddy yesterday when I found a fabulous new blog, just plain giddy with joy.

 Ashley Ann is not only an amazing photographer put has some fabulous original ideas. Unlike me, who just likes to borrow ideas rather than thinking them up on my own!


I came across this post and decided they would make great gifts.

It didn’t require much in the way of “things needed” which is a great sign for someone like me.

Taking canvas tote bags I ran an iron over them to get out all the wrinkles and folds.


Taking a 12inch doilie I applied spray adhesive to the back and stuck them to the right corner of the bag.

Using a sponge brush apply a little paint to the tip of the dollies pattern. You can tell form the two that I did which one I chose to work a little faster on. Still a great look just a bit “heavier” look than the one I took more time with.

I typed up initials using microsoft word with MS Minco font. Traced them onto freezer paper and created a stencil to use.

These make great gifts for just about anyone. I am planning on making a few for graduation gifts and filling them with items that any grad would be happy to get.

They would be great to take a meal in to a new mom. Or to fill with snacks for the hospital.


Perfect for a teacher.

The uses are endless!

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