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Doll It Up

Sewing & Crafts for 18" Dolls

Decorative Doll Plates with Tissue Paper

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This is the story of a lovely polk-a-dot plate.  It turns out, the night before Christmas, santa needed a plate of cookies.

Make a doll size plate with tissue paper and Mod Podge

Julie set it out on the mantle so Santa would be sure to see it.

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She did not forget the glass of milk.

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Just right!

Make a doll size plate with tissue paper and Mod Podge

That little lovely plate was made with tissue paper.  You may carry a stash of tissue paper for gift bags.  It comes in many colors and even patterns, too!  I’ve learned a few things along the way to make these fun decorative doll plates!  Join in the fun with this easy craft!

Doll size plates made with tissue paper and Mod Podge

Let’s take a look at what we’ll need.

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Supplies:

  • patterned tissue paper
  • Mod Podge
  • canning lids
  • foam craft brush
  • scissors
  • white craft paint (not shown)

Paint the canning lid white or another color that would work well with the tissue color you are using.  The tissue paper is a little see through when you use it with Mod Podge and the colors usually show up brighter on a white background.  Allow to dry.

Lay the canning lid on the tissue and cut a square of tissue paper 1/2″ larger than the edges of the lid.

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Spread a thin coat of Mod Podge on the top of the lid.

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Lay the tissue paper in the Mod Podge on the lid.  Gently press the tissue paper, helping it mold to the indention in the lid.  The tissue paper is wet from the Mod Podge and will tear easily.

Turn the lid over and spread Mod Podge around the edge of the back of the lid.  Fold the tissue paper around to the back.

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Spread the back of the lid with Mod Podge and allow to dry.  Or complete a second matching lid and adhere them back to back with the Mod Podge.  Then your plate is double sided!

Coat one side with a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry.  Then coat the second side and allow to dry.

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Mod Podge molds the tissue paper to the canning lid and seals it, making it durable.

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You can use any tissue paper but patterned tissue paper is especially fun!

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Craft a few decorative plates to match your doll dishes or craft a whole set!

Anna

Thanks to Plaid for sending Mod Podge for me to work with.  It is one of my favorite products!  As always, all opinions are my own!

Comments

  2. What a great use for that cute tissue paper! The metal lids from frozen juice cans work great for plates too. I think they’re about the same size as canning lids.

  3. I need to see a better picture of the dress Julie is wearing. Have I seen it before? It looks so cute. Did you make it?

    • I’m excited to share more about Julie’s dress! I made it and took pics of the process. I’ll be posting about it soon…I’m a little behind with the holidays and have a few posts I need to get finished up!

  5. Hi I was wondering if the edge of the cans would be sharp and likely to cut someone. Is there any way to make them not sharp?

    • Canning lids (the ones for canning jars) have smooth edges. I think you are talking about the top to a tin can that you remove with a can opener. That type is very sharp and dangerous, so just stick to canning lids! 😉