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Layered Paper flower Doilies are addictive. I was redirected to this amazing Blog by Christine Middlecamp. She was running a Embellished Doilie Project.

Every other day she had a step by step tutorial showing how to create her awesome Doilies. I tell you it is inspiration at its best! It inspired me to create a set of Cutting Files for your Digital Die-Cutter to make your very own doilies – Doilie Shapes Set 1.

Well naturally there where a few who wanted to create these Doilies but did not own a cutter. Today I have a solution for you!

All my Cutting Files include both PNG and PSD so you can still hand cut if you wish (although I would not recommend it with this specific shape) or you can use the easy way out which I will demonstrate today. So I hope I have you inspired…lets get started!

Supplies:

DIGITAL

• Doilie Shapes Set 1
• Beautiful Life Collab between MKC and Wendy Page (Doilies are included in this kit!)

PHYSICAL

• Red River Polar Matte
• 12×12 Coordinating Cardstock
• Trimmer and Scissors
• Adhesive
• Dimensional Glue Dots
• Glossy Accents
• Embellishments (Brads, Flowers etc.)

STEP 1

I created 9 4×4 inch canvasses in my photo editing program. I decorated them with digital papers and embellishments. I also printed out additional embellishments to layer and add dimension.

STEP 2

Print out all your 4×4 squares and extras. Arrange them on a 12×12 Cardstock. This already looks pretty just as it is!

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 1

I cut out 2 extra flowers to layer onto this doilie with a nice big jewel brad. I added some Glimmer Mist to make it shiny.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 2

I cut out a few more stickers and adhered them with some dimensional glue dots. I also added a jeweled brad for some bling.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 3

I cut out a few more flowers and adhered them with a jeweled brad and glue dots.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 4

I cut out a sticker and adhered it with a glue dot and a pretty brad.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 5

I layered a hand cut flower with a felt flower and a pearl brad. I did the same with the larger sticker.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 6

I punched out 4 circles and made this pretty paper flower. I also cut out one of the gem brad included in the kit and with Dimensional Glaze I added some dimension to the brad making it look almost like the real thing. I had to wait for this to dry before I took the final photo…

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 7

Another set with Hand cut flowers and stickers layered with some felt flowers and brads.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 8

I layered a gorgeous flower with a jeweled brad. I curled the edges of the paper to create the illusion of real flowers. This one turned out really well.

EMBELLISHED DOILIE 9

Another Paper flower this time using a scalloped circle punch, which I layered with felt flowers and brads. I also added a tiny bow for added dimension.

So do you see that even though this looks difficult it is very easy to create!

Want to see the final project?

Now I just need a Shadow Box frame for this guy…and an idea of where I want to hang it? lol!

Here are some more close ups…

I hope you enjoyed this and that you will try it at home! You dont have to attempt a big project like this you can also just do 3 hanging from a piece of ribbon or send it as a card.

Other Articles by Mari Koegelenberg:

• Envelope Travel Album - June 23rd, 2011
• Cupcake Boxes and your Die-Cutting Machine - April 15th, 2010
• Easy Printable Christmas Advent Calendar - December 4th, 2009
• Trick or Treat!!! - October 30th, 2009
• Halloween Banner - October 28th, 2009