What do you think of this pretty paper lace?
I made it with my favorite gadget from Martha Stewart Crafts...
It's a "doily lace" punch and I am totally and utterly in love with it! I had bought some vintage paper lace a few years back from Andrea and I thought it was just the coolest thing.
But with this fabulous punch (the guidelines are built in for perfect alignment), I can make my own paper lace in any color or texture that I want. For example, this pink lace is just punched from regular, old scrapbook paper from the craft store...
And the mint green lace shown below is punched from a textured wrapping paper.
This paper lace can obviously be used for a million different things, but I especially like to use it for simple party favors. Just get some small solid colored boxes (jewelry-sized ones work great)...
...fill them with some yummy treats and then wrap a length of paper lace around the box and secure it neatly on the bottom with some double-sided tape.
That's it. This is literally one of the easiest projects to do, but the result is so pretty and romantic. Try using different colored boxes and/or different colored paper laces to match your party decor. These are perfect as an inexpensive DIY favor for a wedding, baby or bridal shower, and of course, Valentine's Day!
:-)
Jessica
love these! Where did you get the colored boxes? Can you get those at Michaels too?
Posted by: Denise | February 03, 2010 at 07:29 PM
I love this!
Posted by: Cherie | February 03, 2010 at 07:43 PM
well, that punch is on my have to buy list! Those boxes are so pretty!
Posted by: edie3 | February 03, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Lovely! I've seen these punches at Michaels and have yet to try them. They look a little intimidating - their size and the quantity of styles. But such a great idea, I think I'll break down and pick one. ☺
Posted by: Melissa | February 03, 2010 at 08:58 PM
oh I love this.. but too bad we don't have any Martha Stewarts craft shops here.. thanks for sharing this..
Posted by: fitty | February 03, 2010 at 10:03 PM
oh, i definitely need one of those!!! great ideas - thanks for the recommendation
Posted by: charlane | February 03, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Oh, that's sooo pretty! That's definitely at the top of my 'to buy' list! tfs
Posted by: debi | February 03, 2010 at 10:16 PM
I love these. So lovely. I too will also have to go out and buy these now. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: erin | February 03, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Melissa - you can find some Martha Stewart projects at Walmart or buy online!
Posted by: carly | February 04, 2010 at 10:45 AM
I love those pretty boxes! Wonder if I can get one of those punches here in England?
Bellaboo
Posted by: Bellaboo | February 04, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Thanks for sharing all of these amazing things with us. Lia
Posted by: Lia from Petite Little Bee | February 04, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful! I have been coveting some Martha punches myself...thanks for the inspiration!
~S
Posted by: Sadie Lou | February 04, 2010 at 01:46 PM
Adorable ma chere! I just bought a fiskar punch like that at the GW for 1.99...sweet! I think it needs to be run through some tin foil to sharpen it up a bit. Only problem I am having really is that I don't quite get how to line it up properly.
Posted by: Anne aka La Vie en Rose | February 04, 2010 at 05:35 PM
Very Pretty. Love the lace on these little pink boxes. Well done!
Posted by: Melissa Allam | February 04, 2010 at 05:42 PM
i love making gift boxes with MS punches!! they always turn out super lovely!! she has awesome craft tool!
Posted by: keren | February 04, 2010 at 08:13 PM
at the risk of repeating myself ...
I LOVE THIS!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | February 04, 2010 at 08:13 PM
Love it! glad you can report that the gadgets work properly. I hate to buy things because usually they don't work as expected- glad this is an exception!
Posted by: Lisa Kelly | February 04, 2010 at 08:17 PM
Jessica
I just wanted to let you know that the very first blog I open when I can find "blog" time is yours! Everything is always my favorite colors and girly likes! Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas and designs! I love the box! Lori
Posted by: Lori | February 04, 2010 at 09:09 PM
these are gorgeous! i have a soft spot for the martha punches, so fun and easy. bought a few at the craft sale they had at their office in nyc this december, cool just being in that creative space.
Posted by: Jen Kim | February 04, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Did I ever tell you I always check your blog before going shopping? Saves me a lot of going back to the store for things that I just have to have! Off to Michael's! Thanks, enjoy the weekend!
Kate
Posted by: kate | February 05, 2010 at 11:16 AM
it is perfect!!!!!
Posted by: a pink dreamer | February 05, 2010 at 06:54 PM
As soon as we dig out from the snow, I'm headed to Michael's to buy the punch! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Jean A | February 06, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Oh My Gosh that is just to sweet. I gotta get me one. Told the hubby my birthday is coming(not till May but hey) Imagine using patterned paper. Thanks for product info.
Posted by: Sandy McAllister | February 07, 2010 at 12:45 PM
wow i thought you bought them as trims, i didn't realise you actually punched them! i wondered where to get that textured paper, lol! great job, as always!!
Just wanted to let you know too, that I emailed you a couple of days ago but many of my emails go to spam - if my email is not in your inbox, would you please look for it in your junk folder? I wanted to ask you something, it's all good :)
Posted by: Natasha Burns | February 07, 2010 at 09:25 PM
I have fondled that punch a few times... now I just must get it!
Posted by: Sasha | February 08, 2010 at 12:47 AM
Wow! I've been using Martha Stewart paper punches too but haven't seen this double edged design. Very cool! Thanks for sharing your results with us. Corinne
Posted by: Corinne Clark | February 08, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Love it!!! I know what I will be spending my Michaels coupon on this week.
Have a wonderful day.
xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | February 08, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Martha Stewart should be paying you for your work! What a great way to use this punch!
Posted by: Linda Price | February 08, 2010 at 03:47 PM
That punch is amazing! I think I must add it to my list! Once again thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Heidi | February 08, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Your blog is so beautiful and gives plenty of eye candy. Love it. I too have this punch and it is one of my favorites. I use it a lot when I am crafting my handmade cards. The pink boxes you used the border on is beautiful. I will look forward to reading more of your posts. :)
Posted by: Deborah | February 10, 2010 at 04:56 PM
I've got my 40% off coupon in my hot little hand just ready to go to Michael's and get one of those punches! Your projects are always so fabulous!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | February 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Those are darling!
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | February 13, 2010 at 11:04 AM
These are a great idea, so pretty and simple to do.
Posted by: Sarah Sarniak | February 13, 2010 at 01:41 PM
Love these paper laces
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | February 17, 2010 at 03:15 PM
I just discovered your blog and I'm loving it! It greatly appeals to the girly side of me (that doesn't often get to come out and play). Thank you for all the great inspiration. (And while I don't normally put a reference to my blog in the comments section, you might enjoy my "Lacy Etched Glasses" post. I utilized the punch you have here, as well as some other lace punches.)
Posted by: Suzonne | July 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Great post. This blog is so lovely.
Posted by: Chymecindy | September 05, 2010 at 11:57 AM