Today’s post is another SWEET idea incorporating circular paper doilies into our crafty ideas. This time it’s a handmade card idea that can used ALL year long and we hope you DONUT forget about it – wink wink!
No need to stress! This DIY Paper Doily Donut Card idea is SUPER easy!!! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Doily Donut Card Craft Idea For Valentine’s Day
The last few doily themed crafts on Glued To My Crafts, has been focused around the “heart shaped” paper doilies you typically see for sale in the Valentine’s Day aisle. However, today we are changing things up and going with a more traditional circular doily, that are actually easier to find at craft stores these days {least in my experience this year!}
So let’s get to it! I’m going to show YOU how easy it is to use a circular paper doily as our “frosting” for our handmade donut card, so you will have an awesome sweet donut paper valentine that the ANY lucky receiver will love to open up on Valentine’s Day! Whether you give it away at party, in the classroom or in the mail, I just know you are going to feel super proud of your donut creations!
If you are ready to make it happen, find the full tutorial below, so you can “bake” up some wonderful pieces to share with friends, family and maybe even complete strangers this Valentine’s Day month!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your donut cards made with paper doilies, on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to see what color you choose for your paper doily frosting! With so many paper doily colors out there, I bet you are going to have a unique piece to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR DONUT CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Craft Foam Valentine Heart Donuts
Donut Craft Supplies:
- Circular Paper Doilies – one per donut card {any color you like!}
- Colored Cardstock Paper {light brown, yellow and white is what I used}
- Craft Adhesive {like a adhesive tape runner}
- Scissors/Paper Trimmer
- Glitter Glue
Directions:
Now I normally do these card crafts in a different step-by-step order but since everyone’s paper doily donut could potentially be a different size from mine, I suggest working a bit backwards on this craft! Don’t make your card shape until your donut is done first. Then trim out!
- So on that note, first things first – take your circular paper doily and slightly fold it in half to trim out a circular center for the donut. Discard the inner piece.
- Use adhesive to adhere your paper doily to the center of a single sheet of light brown cardstock.
- Now cut out a circle around the adhered paper doily.
- Once cut out, again, fold it slightly in half and cut out a inner circle again. This piece should look like a donut now.
- Next grab your white cardstock. Adhere your newly made donut to it.
- Now the final step – take your paper trimmer and NOW trim down your card to create the card. The size of yours may depend on how big you made your donut. Because of the odd shape of your card, I do suggest either gifting as is or making your own card {Pinterest would be my go-to place to learn how to make an envelope!}
- Add other embellishments you see fit, like paper scrap strips cut up for the sprinkles and tons of glitter glue.
- Finally – it’s time to give away your Paper Doily Donut Cards!
PAIR OUR PAPER DONUT CARD IDEA WITH —> Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Donut
Donut Jokes To Put Inside Your Card:
Why did the donut go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crummy!
What is a pilot’s favorite type of donut?
A plain (plane) donut!
Why did the clock in the donut shop run slow?
It always went back four seconds?
RELATED POST —> Paper Donut Love Frame
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If you enjoyed today’s paper doily donut card idea and you are by chance looking for a few more craft idea for Valentine’s Day holiday, be sure to check out our Unicorn and Bee handmade card posts! Both of which would pair nicely with today’s smiling donut card tutorial – hint hint!
Paper Doily Donut Card
Instructions:
- First things first - take your circular paper doily and slightly fold it in half to trim out a circular center for the donut. Discard the inner piece.
- Use adhesive to adhere your paper doily to the center of a single sheet of light brown cardstock.
- Now cut out a circle around the adhered paper doily.
- Once cut out, again, fold it slightly in half and cut out a inner circle again. This piece should look like a donut now.
- Next grab your white cardstock. Adhere your newly made donut to it.
- Now the final step - take your paper trimmer and NOW trim down your card to create the card. The size of yours may depend on how big you made your donut. Because of the odd shape of your card, I do suggest either gifting as is or making your own card {Pinterest would be my go-to place to learn how to make an envelope!}
- Add other embellishments you see fit, like paper scrap strips cut up for the sprinkles and tons of glitter glue.
- Finally - it's time to give away your Paper Doily Donut Cards!
