Doily Wall Art the Easy Way, On a Budget!

ByAmy on
Jump to ProjectRate this Project
5 from 4 votes
Jump to Project Jump to Video

Doilies aren’t just for sitting on the table under a teacup – turn them into doily wall art using Mod Podge, scrapbook paper and canvases.

Skills Required: Beginner. The most difficult part of this project is decoupaging the paper to the canvas without wrinkles, so pay close attention to that part. Even that is relatively easy!

Doily Wall Art the Easy Way, On a Budget

I’ve been wanting to make doily wall art for a long time, especially after I saw this doily art by my friend Jen.

My only problem was that I didn’t have any old doilies, and I didn’t want to use white ones. So I had to wait for the perfect situation to come along for my decoupage idea, and it did!

I found colored doilies in the $1 bin at Michaels this past week. Then I found the perfect paper to match this canvas idea in the scrapbooking aisle. My doily art was born. Here’s how to decoupage your own.

Gather These Supplies

  • 12″ x 12″ canvases
  • $1 doilies
  • Mod Podge Satin (or any Mod Podge formula)
  • FolkArt paint – Sky Blue, Turner’s Yellow (or coordinating colors)
  • Scrapbook paper – I used Making Memories Spring paper
  • Craft knife and mat
  • Paintbrush

Hang your doily wall art in a special place. I love my new wall decor, and it’s perfect for spring! The doilies came in pink or purple too, so head to Michaels and get your doily on. Here’s the tutorial below:

Doily Wall Art the Easy Way, On a Budget
Print
5 from 4 votes

Doily Wall Art

Doilies aren't just for sitting on the table under a teacup – turn them into doily art using Mod Podge, scrapbook paper and canvases.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 hour 25 minutes
Dry Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 2 canvases
Cost: $22

Equipment

Materials

Video

Instructions

  • Trim the paper down to fit the canvases, so a little bit of color will show around the edge. Use the ruler and craft knife to size the paper to approximately 11.5". Set aside.
    Trim a piece of scrapbook paper with a craft knife and metal ruler
  • Paint the edges of the canvases with coordinating paint colors. Give several coats and allow to dry.
    Paint the edges of a square canvas with blue acrylic paint
  • Pour a bit of Mod Podge into the center of the canvas and spread out a medium layer. Work quickly and get the corners well.
    Add Mod Podge Satin to the center of a square canvas
  • Lay the paper down and smooth thoroughly – wipe away any Mod Podge that comes out the edges.
    Spread the Mod Podge across a canvas with a paintbrush
  • Canvas is flexible, so turn the canvas over and smooth on the backside as well. Allow to dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Repeat with your second canvas.
  • Decoupage over the top of your paper; coat the sides of the canvas as well. Allow to dry and then give a second coat. Allow to dry.
    Attach scrapbook paper to a square canvas with Mod Podge
  • Add some Mod Podge to the back of the doily.
    Add Mod Podge to a round green doily from Michaels
  • Place the doily onto the canvas and roll out with a brayer (if you have one) to get it to stick. If you don't have a brayer, use your hands and prepare to get messy. You'll see the Mod Podge through the doily, but don't worry – that will dry clear. Let dry 24 hours before hanging.
    Roll out a doily on canvas with a brayer

Like this wall art with doilies? Let me know in the comments! Here are some other craft projects you might enjoy:

I've been crafting for over 40 years! Professional writer with blogs, books, and a product line. I can teach you how to make just about anything.

Similar Posts

  • Decorate Candles with Glitter and Mod Podge

  • DIY Owl Rock Art Tutorial for Beginners

51 Comments

  1. Hi there,
    Love this idea for doilies but my paper warped when wet. How do I fix this?

    1. Hi there! It’s not necessarily easy to Mod Podge paper to canvas. You have to use A LOT of Mod Podge. You also have to smooth from the inside of the canvas (turn it over). if you haven’t seen my videos, they should help as well: youtube.com/modpodgerocks

    1. Hi Val! One picture and a link back to my site is fine. Thank you for featuring me!!

  4. I am a HUGE MODGE PODGE FAN, HATE TO TELL YOU HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN USING IT~~SERIOUSLY~~I did my own doily rendition but mine was with vintage lace, a wooden plaque from Walnut Hollow and an old Embroidery Pattern from an Vintage Workbasket magazine, modge podged the plaque, added the pattern in the center and 1 piece of lace on top and 1 on the bottom. Turned out AWESOME. THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TECHNIQUE.

  6. Came to your post via Sara at Tangled Happy. Love your doily art and the tutorial is clear and well-written. The pictures really help a visual learner like me, too.

  7. Hi Amy. I love this idea. Maybe some of the ladies at Tangled Happy would like to make their doilies into wall art. Linking up next week. Thanks for sharing this idea! 🙂

  8. Thank you so much for sharing this with the FaveCrafts blog hop. I love how they turned out! Would you be interested in publishing this on the FaveCrafts site? Let me know and I’d be happy to give you more information.

    Thanks again,

    Caitlin
    Editor, FaveCrafts

Comments are closed.

5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)