Cute Lanterns
 

Does anyone have a template/instructions for the cute lanterns that Shelli made?

Its a really good way to demo the DS paper.

Thanks in advance.

She didn't use a pattern - just strips of paper - 1" x 12 I think. She punched them with the cropadile and threaded ribbon thru. I didn't write down the directions as they will be posted on the website (I think) after second session.

I've already made several. Quick, easy and cute! Hopefully I can explain this to make sense.

Take 12 strips of 1x6 paper and stack them on top of each other. Punch holes at either end with your Cropodile. Knot a piece of ribbon and thread it through one end so the knot will show at the bottom of the lantern. Thread it through the other hole. Pull so you start getting a "U" shape with the papers. Knot the other end close to the lantern, but make sure you have enough extra ribbon on it so you can hang it. Then fan out the strips of paper to make the lantern.

I hope this makes sense. It took me about 5 minutes to put them together and now have them hanging up all over my house!

Sounds faboo! You wouldn't happen to have any pictures would you?

Sounds cool!!! I would also love to see some pictures

I so need to see a picture. I am a very visual learner. Thanks for the instructions.

Nancy

Thanks for the great instructions. I can actually understand what you did before I have paper in hand. Gotta try this.

What DSPaper did they use on the ones shown? They are absolutely adorable.
Also thanks for the great directions.
Barbara

Sounds so cute. Pictures sure would add to this. Thanks for the great instructions too.

I'm holding out for a picture...lol I've ruined way too much beautiful paper trying projects. The instructions sound very easy, however for me the pic will finish it off...lol

You called them lanterns. Do you put a light bulb in the middle or are they just decoration?

they are more like a ball...not a lantern..just decoration

ooooh. I bet they would be cute made with Wintergreen DSP for christmas decorations!

I would also love pictures...the instructions seems very easy!!! I seem to mess things up even with good instructions...so I'm waiting for some pictures! Thank you so much!

They would be perfect for Christmas decorations...I'm going to do a decorating class in October/November and include these in that class.

That is a GREAT idea!!! I think I may have to do that also!

Sounds like a perfect project for the 6x6 pad of designer paper we got a couple months ago.

Another FAB idea!

I was just looking at Chrissie's pictures and in the Day 3 link there are a couple of pictures of these lanterns.

This is a link to the thread to get to her pictures.

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...d.php?t=269727

Could someone please (if allowed) post a pic for all of us to see. thanks

Maybe with the mini white lights... wondering if that would work... wow....

Faith

This sounds like a wonderful ~and easy!~ project... I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!

http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...8273?cat=10998

here's a link for you to the gallery

These are cute! I tried to make one with 12 - 1 x 12" pieces but the pieces weren't as close together as the small one. I think doing 24 - 1 x 12" pieces will look better then you get a bigger lantern!

These displays are spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing them!

Practice one using scratch paper or computer paper!
The directions are pretty clear- thank you for those!

Oh my goodness, how cute are the lanterns!!

Shelli used the Halloween papers for hers. I don't remember the name.

OMGOSH, those are adorable! My daughter would love those hanging in thier bedrooms. Imagine the possibilities these have.

Cute Bday decor
bright colored paper
different things dangling
tassels
charms
flowers

Now someone start making some, so I can oooh and ahhh some more!

so cute, perfect for fall/christmas

Those are so cute! Great way to use up scraps too! TFS!

I just made one. It's too cute! I used 2 pieces of my POP sampler pad. Thanks so much for the instructions!

Those are very cute!! I will definitely have to try one... with junk paper first lol. Usually takes me a few trys to get new things right. :)

I just finished mine - these are too cute!!

I tried doing the bigger one, I believe that 24 strips will work, I don't recommend more than that because it kind of overlaods the whole look. I put a score line at 6 inches on mine, gave it a different look.

Totally cute and quick! I made one while I was reading this post, thanks for the instructions!

These lanterns are great!! Thanks for the directions and the link to examples.

SUPER cute idea with the score lines!! If you pinch the score lines then the lantern will look more, mmm, Mediterannean looking! COOL!!!!

You know, having looked at the picture of these, I'll bet you COULD put one of those little battery tealights inside-they're small & light, and obviously no flame! HMMMMMmmmmm...... an idea?

I thought about that too, but, remember there is a strip of ribbon running thru the center of the lantern, so battery tealite cant sit in the middle.