1/26/2009

Lanterns

I have started to fall in love with paper lanters. Like these ones:

image from Event Rentals

I want to have them in every color! Hundreds of them! I haven't found a way to make them and I can't imaging finding one...so here are some that you can make.

Use this template to make these Korean Lanterns from Shi Shi girl:


or these tin can lanterns (LOVE THEM!! Especially the tip about filling them with water and freezing them before you start punching holes! It will keep the can from bending AND save a finger!)

Need something easier? These paper lanterns are super easy, only require paper, scissors, and tape or a stapler, and you can make them in any size!

image from About.com

18 comments:

  1. Renee1/25/09, 10:23 PM

    I love the Korean lantern the best.

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  2. Kristina P.1/25/09, 10:44 PM

    I love lanterns!!

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  3. ♥Lisa♥ @ FinalScore:Boys3Girls21/25/09, 10:58 PM

    Cute. Love them all.

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  4. Amy1/26/09, 12:12 AM

    Those paper ones are so cute!

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  5. Anonymous1/26/09, 12:59 AM

    Paper laterns are very cute!

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  6. Jan1/26/09, 1:53 AM

    They are just terrific huh...

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  7. Jennifer1/26/09, 2:32 AM

    SO PRETTY. Those different size round ones are perfection.

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  8. Wendy1/26/09, 7:28 AM

    My daughter decorated a small one at a birthday party and she hung it over her bed. It was so much better than bringing home a bag full of candy!

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  9. Anonymous1/26/09, 8:35 AM

    I saw the paper lanterns at Ikea last weekend. They may be available through the catalog, too.

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  10. Jillene1/26/09, 8:38 AM

    My son made those very lanterns at school last week!!

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  11. Just SO1/26/09, 10:38 AM

    I love the paper lanterns as well and would love to find a way to incorporate them into my bedroom. I think they are so romantic.

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  12. Georgia Girl1/26/09, 10:44 AM

    I used to make the paper laterns in school way years ago...hehehe...many years!

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  13. Lorie1/26/09, 10:59 AM

    Oh! I have an ikea! I might have to check that out! Thanks for the heads up!

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  14. Peggy1/26/09, 11:38 AM

    Hi Lori, thanks for visiting and leaving a comment.I love your blog and will be back again as you have some great ideas and posts, the valentine candy cups for one!
    best wishes

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  15. Tiffany1/26/09, 1:32 PM

    I love these! I made some latterns for my dd for her bday party and I have loved them ever since!

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  16. Chrissy1/26/09, 3:17 PM

    I love the lantern look as well! They seem so romantic! You can find great deals at IKEA!

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  17. Unknown1/26/09, 3:24 PM

    Those lanterns are wonderful. I have never bought one, but I always love to see them in rooms.

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  18. Lynn1/31/10, 9:14 PM

    I haven't tried it yet, but I was going to have my husband drill the holes on the cans on his drill press.

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