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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:

Renee said...

I love the Korean lantern the best.

Kristina P. said...

I love lanterns!!

♥Lisa♥ @ FinalScore:Boys3Girls2 said...

Cute. Love them all.

Amy said...

Those paper ones are so cute!

Anonymous said...

Paper laterns are very cute!

Jan said...

They are just terrific huh...

Jennifer said...

SO PRETTY. Those different size round ones are perfection.

Wendy said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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

Jillene said...

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

Just SO said...

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.

Georgia Girl said...

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

Lorie said...

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

Peggy said...

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

Tiffany said...

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

Chrissy said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Lynn said...

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