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| Thinking that it would be sunny over the Bank Holiday weekend (she laughs), I thought I would make some cute paper lanterns to hang from the bamboo in the backyard, whilst eating alfresco. |
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| So after searching the web, I found a few shaped the way I wanted, followed the instructions, and if you fancy making some, this how to do it. Take some wrapping paper, mine is double sided which you dont need, spilt pins / tacs, something to cut with, draw with and a ruler! |
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| Cut 15 strips into 1/2" x 4" (for one lantern), I have cut for three. Use a rotary cutter, knife or sicssors, ruler, pen or pencil. |
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| Next put your 15 strips together and hole punch both ends (carefully), if you dont have a hole punch then use something sharp, without stabbing yourself. |
Next using your tacs / split pins, mine are a little large but couldn't get small cheap siver ones, so just had to purchase the pretty pink set in Staples....(honest)
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| Insert your tacs / spilt pins |
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| Next starting with the botton piece of paper, pull away and twist around, yes at first looks a little wrong. |
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| As you start to fan around the bottom layers, you will start to see the globe take shape. |
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| Finished lantern, just add string or string a few together. |
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| I even made a large lantern 1" x 8" - double the size, looks a little flat on the table, but when hung, looks fab. I will add more photos taken outside when it stops raining! |
You could always use these as table decorations, for a dinner party, put them in bowl, vase or just scatter them along the mantlepiece..
