Last week I shared my five tips to hosting the best baby shower and today today I’m continuing the baby shower series with a simple DIY baby shower decoration idea that goes perfect with my vintage spring shower theme.
Remember those white paper doilies that I picked up at Safeway? Well, they’re no longer white. I didn’t feel like spending money to buy doilies in all of my colors so I just dyed them myself using water and food coloring. It’s seriously so easy to do and since you are doing the dyeing yourself, you can choose the colors that match your theme.
And how cute would these be wrapped around a glass of this strawberry mocktail – the perfect baby shower drink!
Now let’s talk about how I got those gorgeous colors.
First, you’ll need to gather your supplies. For this project, you must have paper doilies, water, food coloring, and trays or bowls to do the actual dyeing. To make your life much easier, I also recommend having parchment paper, kitchen tweezers or tongs, and a blow dryer. You can skip out on these items but it will take you longer and you’ll likely end up with food coloring all over your doilies, kitchen counter, and hands.
Dry the doily using the blow dryer on high heat. And repeat. If you’d prefer you can dye all of your doilies and blow dry once all of the doilies are colored. I dried mine individually because the blow dryer kept blowing the other doilies all over the place. I was doing this during K’s naptime and didn’t have time for chasing doilies.
Once you’re done drying all of the doilies, you’re done. Feel free to step back and admire your handiwork. I know I did.
This is my kind of craft because it’s quick, easy, and a great way to save money on custom baby shower decorations. And the possibilities of ways to use these are endless. Here are just a few of the ways that I incorporated them into my spring shower.
I added a little white lace, some flowers, and spring accessories to make the doilies really come alive.
Zelda Behr says
What a great idea pinning it!
Cyndee says
These are very pretty and it’s such an easy craft. That’s what I like! I would love for you to share this at the Idea Box Link Party this Thursday! Hope to see you there!
Brenda says
I love dollies – what a great idea to dye them. I will pin this one!
Debbie says
These are lovely! You chose some pretty colours.
Rita O'Neal says
You are absolutely beyond creative! This is a fun party idea. The colors would be great for Easter time too! #client
Allie BakingAMoment says
This is such a cute idea for a baby shower! I love that you can customize the colors. It’s a lot like dying Easter eggs! I’m thinking it would even be cute for an Easter brunch, too.., 😉
Allie BakingAMoment says
This is such a cute idea for a baby shower! I love that you can customize the colors. It’s a lot like dying Easter eggs! I’m thinking it would even be cute for an Easter brunch, too.., 😉
Toni Barsi says
These are so cute Britni! I’m trying to get a jump on planning Reli’s Alice in Wonderland birthday, and these would be perfect!
Nicole Burkholder says
What a great party idea! They add so much color for so little cost 🙂 Pinning to my party board (which is where I pin just about all your ideas) 🙂
Britni Vigil says
Haha thanks Nicole, glad I can help fill up your Pinterest party board.
Emily says
I love these so much! They’re perfect for a bridal shower I’m helping with! And I might just make some for my house to celebrate spring!
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Emily, they really do just make everything feel a little more springy.
Katelin says
these are seriously too cute, love this shower idea.
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Katelin, it’s been so fun to plan! Hoping you’ll get to have a shower of your own sooner than later.
Chelsea Johnson says
I had no idea you could dye paper doilies like that! But these turned out BEAUTIFULLY! I love the colors and everything. It looks so cute. Thanks for sharing!
Britni Vigil says
Me neither Chelsea, I figured it was worth a shot and luckily it worked out well!
Jamie @ Huckleberry Love says
Very cute! Pinning. 🙂
Jamie
http://www.huckleberrylove.com
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Jamie!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
These are so cute! I LOVE the way they look tied around those vases with the lace! Pretty!
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Becca!
LazyHippieMama says
These are absolutely adorable! They would be perfect for so many things!
Britni Vigil says
Thanks! They really are so versatile.
DesignedByBH says
I absolutely LOVE this. It’s great for any occasion, too! Great pictures!
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Brooke! I think I need to just take pictures of stuff with pretty colors all the time, definitely helps!