Lace Crafts
Crafting with Lace
Lace crafts can be delicate and beautiful. Embellishing items with lace, using lace as a stencil, or creating lace by knitting or crocheting are all fun lace crafts you can try.
The lace craft projects provided here offer ideas for using lace in crafting. But some of the best items are created when you use your imagination and create something brand new that no one's thought of yet.
This photo shows some of my lace waiting for me to make lace crafts.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Martha Stewart Lace Craft Projects - Click a small image to enlarge it.
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Links to Martha's Lace Craft Projects - These links correspond to the photos above.
- Lace Tile How-To by Martha Stewart
Learn how to make these pretty lace coasters and trivets. - Lace Wrapping Paper - Martha Stewart Crafts
Learn how to make Lace Wrapping Paper.
Lace Knitting -- Lace Crocheting
Make Lace Flowers - Use Lace to Craft Some Beautiful Flowers
- Lambs and Ivy Designs: Beautiful lace flowers
Blog with lots of photos of lace flowers. -- Here are some beautiful lace flowers. I love these romantic and sweet flowers. - Missie Krissie: Tutorial: how to make vintage lace flowers...
Is it possible to have too much lace? But when one does have so much lace, one should find projects to do with it. I don't know if everyone already knows how to do this but I can't find any tutorials for it on the web. I wanted to make some pretty fl - imagine the possibilities: How to make lace flowers
How to make this beautiful little lace flower in a few easy steps.
Lace Crafts -- Ideas for Using Lace - Click a small image to enlarge it.
Lace for Lace Crafts
Use Lace Doilies for Cake Decoration
Use a paper doily as a stencil
to decorate a cake.
Place the doily in the center of the cake.
Then lightly sprinkle powdered sugar
on top of the doily then remove the doily
to leave a lace design on the cake.
Easy Lace Crafts
- Floralshowers | How to Make a Lace Flower Hair Clip | FloralShowers Craft Blog
It is easy to make an adorable flower out of lace! You can attach them to alligator hair clips or glue them onto headbands, Perfect for little girls. - Wild Orchid Crafts -- Cards using Lace
Beautiful cards made with lace tucked in here and there. - Ribbon and Lace Crafts on yuliya304's Blog - Buzznet
I made these things and decorated those shoes with lace. - Knitted Lace Wedding Garter
Our friend Hannah decided to run off and get married in Vegas. The rest of our knitting group (the Boba Knitters) were knitting her felted Calla Lilies for her bouquet at a knitters bridal shower. - Soap Deli News: Wedding Place Card Holder/Favor Tutorial
Decorate a Clothespin with paper, lace, ribbon to make a unique wedding favor. - Delicate Baskets Made from Lace Doilies : Factory Direct Craft Blog
Delicate Baskets Made from Lace Doilies. - Ucreate: Creative Guest: Vintage Lace Cuff by I {Heart} Naptime
Today I'm going to show you how to make one of these fun vintage lace cuffs. They are super cute and super easy to make. I promise you'll get tons of compliments out on your hot date! Let's get started shall we? - Lace covered bangle
These inexpensive plastic bracelets are wrapped in a strip of cut lace that is secured inside with a hot-glue gun. - Sew a Doily on a Pillow
Some doilies are so standout, they deserve prominent display. Hand-stitch one to the front of a store-bought cushion cover. For the drapery, stitch doilies of varying sizes along the hemline, building a pleasing pattern. - Cover a Hanger in Lace
To pretty up a simple wire hanger, drape it first with lace cut from a doily runner. Tug firmly downward to ensure the lace is taut, and then pin it in place along the hanger's base. Cut away any excess, leaving just enough to hand-stitch in place ac - Doily Vase
Tightly wrap a doily around a vase. Snip away any excess, then hand-stitch the doily securely in place to create a snug fit. - Lace Doily Handbag
Make it any size! For the lining, cut two fabric circles, about 3/4 inch smaller than the two doilies. - Embellish the Edges of Towels
Ready-made edgings and borders, available by the yard at fabric stores or adapted from flea-market finds, make it easy to transform even the simplest home textiles into vintage-style home accessories. - Crafts by Carolyn - Using lace in card making
Projects and tips on making handmade cards and other paper crafts. I don't have many pieces of lace, and I prefer the cotton lace rather than the nylon type. It can be quite expensive, but look around on market stalls for bundles. We bulk bought some - WholePort Blog Chic and Elegant Lace Trim for Fabric Crafts
In East China, there is a city named Huzhou, where a lot of fabric factories gathered, making it very well-known as the City of Fabric. On WholePort.com you will find a wide selection of lace fabrics from Huzhou city, all kinds of lovely high-quality - Decorating with Doilies | Sallygoodin
Check out Pam's blog post about using doilies to decorate around the house. There are so many decorating ideas using doilies all over the internet that I just had to compile several of my very favorite projects into one big Squidoo lens. - Deocrating Ideas Using Doilies
Decorating ideas using doilies have certainly come a long way from the days of merely covering a table top and the back or the arms of a chair. As an example of the versatility in decorating with doilies, visit Country Living to see how they used a d - Sewing Room Revisited -- Vintage Lace Bracelet
14 vintage lace pieces placed between micro-thin glass adorn this lace bracelet. Each lace square measures 3/4", is soldered, and finished with an antiqued patina. - crochetroo: Fan Bookmark
Fan bookmark to crochet for personal use only. - DIY Doily Wedding Projects - Dreams Weddings on a Budget Dream Weddings on a Budget
Doilies aren't exactly a new idea. Chances are, our great grandmothers had doilies on their wedding tables. Today, brides have been taking doilies and using them in new, creative ways to add a romantic, vintage touch to their wedding decor. Here are - DIY Doily Shoes @Craftzine.com blog
I am absolutely in love with these shoes right now. They are a great statement piece and just fun to wear. Been getting a lot of compliments on these! Plus, this technique could work for so many things. I... - homework: Upcycling: lace water bottle
I was inspired to make this lace vase after seeing Decoupaging with Lace on Urban Comfort. For my version, I used a very tall bottle that some fancy water came in. This is actually a double upcycle project because the lace I used was an old curtain v
Display Lace in Fun Ways
Show off your lace instead of hiding it away.
Display your lace with these fun lace ladies. Wrap lace around their legs to form a skirt. Then stand them up in a box or jar to create a whimsical way to show off your special lace.
The Graphics Fairy provided the lovely ladies clip art (vintage scrap girls), and Creative Carmelina came up with this wonderful use for them. So clever!
If you want to make some lace ladies for yourself, go to The Graphics Fairy Web site (link above) and see all of the vintage scrap girls clip art (some are shown in the "You might also like" area under the blog entry.
See another option for displaying lace at The Graphic Fairy. Karen offers some lovely cards to hold lace.
Photo Credit: Creative Carmelina
Paper Lace Crafts - Add lace to your paper crafts too!
Lace Crafts by Etsy Artisans - Click the links below to see the lace crafts shown here.
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Lace Crafts for Sale on Etsy - Get inspired or buy these beautiful creations for a quick fix.
- Crocheted Lace Stone Black Large Handmade by Monicaj on Etsy
This listing is for one large Lace Stone in black. This stone measures approx: 6 1/4 inches x 5 5/8 inches and is about 1 1/4 inches thick. This stone is nice and smooth and pretty flat, the color of this stone white-ish gray. - Crocheted Lace Stone with Tiny Stitches Handmade Beige by Monicaj
This listing is for one fairly round Lace Stone in beige (ecru). This stone measures approx: 3 1/4 inches x 2 3/4 inches and is about 1 inch thick. This stone is nice and smooth, fairly round and pretty flat. - Pink Lace Bracelet with Sterling Silver by WhiteBearAccessories
Completely romantic and sweet, this pink lace piece of fabric is accented with sterling silver chain to make it fun and wearable every single day! This is very girly and completely vintage inspired. The bracelet is just over 7 inches long. - Lace Earrings Flower Hand Dyed Purple Red by WhiteBearAccessories
So exotic and exciting! These lace earrings have been hand painted by me and feature a fading technique with the colors of purple, red,orange and green. Hanging from silver ear wires they are 4 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Very funky and sw - A Kind Of Pale Jewel Tatted Lace Mask by TotusMel on Etsy
***CUSTOM ORDER*** Please allow up to two weeks for creation of this mask before shipping. After I created my first tatted mask, I knew that I needed to make one embellished with sparkling jewels. This mask is needle tatted with black cotton thread a - cream and lace victorian steampunk epaulette collar by hhfashions
cream and lace victorian steampunk epaulette collar The base of the collar is made from cream colored satin. The epaulette / shoulder part is made from soft crinkle cream colored rayon, cream lace, and cream satin. The neck part ties closed in back.
Lace Plates
by Mark Montano
Make lace plates with the great tutorial by Mark Montano. Mark blogs and writes books (the Big Ass Book of Crafts series!).
Make these pretty plates to hang on your wall, give as gifts, or to even serve food on (personally, I wouldn't "eat" from them to preserve them but serving fruit or other foods then rinsing them would be fine and dandy since they have a clear coat sealer).
For a list of items you'll need to make your own lace plates, check the list below.
Photo Credit: Mark Montano.
Easy Lace Jars
by House of Humble
Head over to House of Humble to see how easy these lace-accented jars are to make.
Seriously. They are easy and lovely and I can think of lots of good uses for them:
~ Store craft supplies
~ Fill with buttons
~ Add marbles
~ Candle holders (as shown at House of Humble)
~ Vase for flowers (as shown here from House of Humble)
Photo Credit: House of Humble
Lace Clip Art for Crafts
- Free Vintage Label Images - Stunning Lady with Fan - The Graphics Fairy
These Free Vintage Label Images show a stunning Victorian Lady with a Fan! The detail on this one is amazing!!
Holiday Lace Crafts
- Paper Doily Wreath
Paper-Doily Wreath -- Martha Stewart. A delicate-looking wreath that creates the magical effect of candles flickering in the snow is easy to make and surprisingly sturdy. Wreath frames are strung with twinkling lights that are nestled in frothy, doi
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Have you ever crafted with lace? Will you try making some lace crafts?
Great lens! Very useful & I love lace crafts!
It's true. Grandma's lace is hidden away. Some of it is over 110 years old. I like some of the ideas you show, especially the print of lace curves, but really all of them. When I was much younger I thought I'd like to learn to make lace, but always gave it up to the larger needlework skills. It's exquisite and I appreciate it. It's funny I often paint a bit of lace in my paintings.
I love lace. Mom and I used to craft with it, mostly Christmas decorations. I have a pattern for a lace knit shawl I want to try someday when I have more time. Thanks for the other lovely ideas.
I have added some to a few of my paintings. I love lace. I love it even more now after seeing all the great ideas you shared on this lens. YAY I am going to try some of your ideas.
When I worked in a bridal shop, the lace dresses were always my favorite. I love all types of lace.
There are some great ideas here. I like the decorated eggs the best. Thanks for opening my eyes to some very nice lace crafts I haven't seen before.
Very lovely ideas and crafts. Thanks for sharing. Take Care :)
I'm always so attracted to the lace pieces in the resale store. Now I have some inspiration to try some crafts with them. Off to St Vinnie's!
Been a long time, but yes I have crafted with lace. Very nice lens.
Oh my, yes! I love lace!
Lots of lovely lacey ideas! Lovely lens!
I used to make quilted throw pillows with bits of lace in some of the pieces, but not for a very long time. Also sewed with lace occasionally, as trim or accent on clothing. I especially like the idea of crafting a wall hanging of lace and other fabrics. The AllPosters pic is totally inspirational! And decorating little jars with a band of lace prior to filling them with gifty goodies is a good idea too.
I was fortunate enough to visit factory in Belgium were the lace was made by had. It was fascinating watching these talented ladies create such delicate patterns.
I love lace. I love the idea of the lace sewn onto the ring. I have some beautiful doilies left to me by my great grandmother. I have them tucked away as I don't want them damaged. This would be a great way to put them on display. Thanks.
This is a great resource for everyone with lots of lace in their stash. Fantastic lens for all things lacy!!
very cool and artistic, Blessed!
Now, believe it or not, I knew about the doily and decorating a cake thing but, of course, nothing else!
Coming back to view this page. Inspired all over again to do something special with lace. Hmmmmmm
dolled up a t shirt..nice lens..thanks for info.
Very elegant. I love lace!
Beautiful ideas and a lovely lens! Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty. I love vintage lace
I've had some pillowcases with laces on the sides and they feel very good. They're great for items for the visual appeal or the feel of it.
Very nice lens, love lace, have worked with it most of my life, mainly with women lingerie.
Thanks for sharing with us, I certainly will try doing some of these lace crafts, if I can get myself away from Squidoo.Blessed
Love this lens -- it gave me some great ideas for wedding decorations! Cheers!
Yes, I have crafted with lace a lot, I have a huge drawer full of vintage lace and linens, oh and buttons because I was really into it a year ago. I still love it all but have moved on to other things. I just love using up an old doily that no one wants anymore and creating something with it. Super lens, Blessed *
I love the lace and stone...two favorites all snuggled together!
Haven't tried working with lace yet. Some of these projects are so lovely! Lots of possibilities.
I pounce on old lace when I see it at yard sales. Often it is quite cheap. Now I need to find a project to use my stash. It really is lovely stuff.
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