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3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers: Fast, Frugal, and Fabulous

February 9, 2017 by Leslie 25 Comments

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These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece.

These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece.

I always know it’s a bad idea, but I always do it. I just can’t resist browsing that tiny section overflowing with inexpensive and adorable goods.

You know you’ve done it too.

Seriously, who can resist the Target One Spot?

If you ever see me walking through there, please don’t be alarmed if I’m muttering “I don’t need this. I really don’t need any of this. It’s so cute, but really, I don’t need it.” And as much as I try not to get anything from the Target One Spot without an actual plan in place, every now and then I just can’t resist.

This winter, it was pink paper doilies.

These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece.

I had no idea what I was going to do with them, but at $1 for 24, I knew that I’d figure something out.

Lo and behold, when I was styling our display ledge with our Valentine’s Day heart craft, the answer found me in the form of super simple and super adorable 3-minute paper doily flowers.

These flowers are so easy, in fact, that my 7-year-old helped make several for a low centerpiece on our dining table. Working together, the whole project took 10 minutes, and the result is adorable. Maybe it’s not such a bad idea to browse the One Spot after all.

These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece.

Want to make your own? I’ve got a short video on that for you, or you can scroll down below for the written directions if you like.

What was your last One Spot impulse purchase?

How to Make 3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers

Materials

Chalk-Painted-Jars-with-Flowers

You can make your own chalk painted jars too!

  • 3 small paper doilies (about 4 to 6 inches across)
  • Stapler
  • Small jar or votive holders
  • Blu-Tack or other reusable adhesive putty

Directions

  1. Fold a paper doily in half. Don’t worry about getting the scallops aligned perfectly.
  2. Fold the doily in half again to make a triangle.
  3. Pinch the doily at the pointed end to help hold it in place. Do not crease the doily all the way across.
  4. Repeat steps 1 – 4 with the remaining doilies.
  5. Stack the doilies together, making sure to alternate the open and closed sides.
  6. Staple the doilies together at the pointed end.
  7. Fluff the doily flowers by lightly crimping them along the sides.
  8. Use two small pieces of adhesive putty to hold the flowers against the top of the jar. Fluff as necessary.

These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece.

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Decorations, DIY Projects, Easter, Holidays, Mother's Day, Valentines Day Tagged With: Crafts, decorations, doilies, easy crafts, frugal, paper flowers, party decor

About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Janine Huldie says

    February 9, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    I seriously have a thing with mason jars right now and definitely going to have to make these cute paper doily flowers to decorate a few of them now. Thank you, Leslie!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      They are perfect for mason jars and votives. I hope you like them!

      Reply
  2. ShootingStarsMag says

    February 9, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    These are too cute! Thanks for sharing. I love the Target One Spot. I’m a bit obsessed with getting things I don’t have a plan for yet either.

    -Lauren

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:04 pm

      I have a love/hate relationship with the Target One Spot. So many cute things, and not enough storage space!

      Reply
  3. Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom says

    February 14, 2017 at 8:07 am

    The Target One Spot is always so crowded at my store that the introvert in me helps me sail past it! Ha ha!

    These are super cute. Maybe I’ll have to brave the crowds. 24/$1?!?

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      See, I’m the crazy lady there when the Target isn’t super crowded. Maybe I should rethink my timing?

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    February 14, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Very pretty little flowers – pinned and shared.

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you Carol!

      Reply
  5. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:24 am

    I’m so envious of your brain! To buy something cute because you KNOW you’ll find something to do with it! I would buy it and it would take up space indefinitely because nothing would ever come to me. These are adorable! #happynowlinkup

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Oh, there’s plenty of stuff gathering dust, too. Trust me.

      Reply
  6. Holly from klinwin.com says

    February 14, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Wow–what a great idea! The flowers look great and I love the painted jars. I also browse that irresistible Target section–can’t stay away! #happynowlinkup

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      The jars were so easy, and I use them all the time!

      Reply
  7. webmdiva says

    February 14, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Listen, I “attempted” to fold paper into fortune cookies the other day (Thanks, Pinterest) and almost had a meltdown. But this, this I THINK I can do. Right? Target is my kryptonite! Adorable job, Mama!

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Hahaha! I can’t tell you how many Pinterest fails I’ve made in my life. If my 7-year-old can do it, I’m sure you can, too!

      Reply
  8. Selena, The Rambler says

    February 15, 2017 at 8:50 am

    Love it! I may or may not have drawers of Target One Spot goods waiting for their day of glory. Target is one hour away. Sad but maybe a way to handle my impulsiveness =) #happynowlinkup

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      Sometimes I wish our Target was an hour away. Unfortunately, it’s barely 10 minutes away. I have to limit how often I go there!

      Reply
  9. Coffee Mounds & Lipstick Clouds says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Quick AND cute?!!? Sign me up! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #HappyNowLinkUp

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Jen says

    February 15, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    So cute! I think you are raising talented crafters indeed 🙂 The One Spot at Target is one of my favorite places. Great video!

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks so much Jen! My oldest would be so proud to be called talented.

      Reply
  11. Amy says

    February 15, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    These are adorable! What a great use for your cheap find. And I totally agree about the Target Dollar Spot. It’s like a black hole that sucks you in! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to keep this in mind in the future, if I ever see something similar to these paper doilies. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:15 pm

      It really is, isn’t it?! I can’t help but go through, even when I have to be extra fast in the store.

      Reply
  12. Debbie says

    February 19, 2017 at 1:35 am

    Hi Leslie, what a simple way to brighten up a surface and fun for little ones to make.

    #HappyNowLinkUp

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      February 23, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks so much Debbie!

      Reply

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