I am basically behind on everything in my life right now, so my daughter’s birthday party preparations are certainly no exception. BUT I did actually finish the invitations (mailing them is another story entirely… why did I think I should do a real paper invite again?).
I mentioned the paper doily envelope idea before, but I thought I would show off how they turned out. The one I made is very similar to paper.mein’s (click for directions!). I used 10 inch round paper doilies that I found at the dollar store. My invitations were 4 inches by 6 inches, and the 10 inch doily worked perfectly for that size.
I placed my invitation in the middle of the doily and folded the doily around the invitation, and then cut out the corners, which I thought made the envelope prettier and less bulky.
I used a glue stick to stick the sides to the bottom, and then I closed the lacy thing up with a little red sticker. If you are interested in trying out these pretty envelopes, check out the excellent tutorial at we.love.laugh.kiss that uses square doilies. I should have read this before I did mine because she cleverly adds tracing paper to make the envelope sturdier and more functional. Smart!
Comments + Project Love
Eline S. says
Waw! I like that!!!<br />Love your blog!! So inspiring!!
Katy says
Now this is adorable!! I love it and will definitely be trying it for something!
Christina says
Oh, this is so cute, love it!
Jane says
These are so cute…and simple!! I featured them on my blog Finding Fabulous!!<br /><br />Jane<br />FF
Carolyn says
I just had a "I wish I had thought of that" moment! Love these. I would be so happy if you shared this project on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really enjoy it. http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/08/inspiration-board-link-party-11.html<br />Thanks.<br />carolyn | homework
tousled day says
This is very, very nice!!!
c.w.frosting says
I LOVE these! I'm so glad you posted this. I'd seen the paper.mein ones on pinterest but apparently never pinned them. Am thinking doing this for wedding save the dates!<br /><br />xo<br />caroline @ <a href="http://www.cwfrosting.com" rel="nofollow">c.w.frosting</a>
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
I love these Alexis!! 🙂
c.w.frosting says
Hi again Alexis! Do you think the post office would mail a doily envelope?<br /><br />-caroline @ <a href="http://www.cwfrosting.com" rel="nofollow">c.w.frosting</a>