These are so fun and easy to make. What a fun project to get ready for a Chinese New Year Party...be sure to use flameless candles if you want to light them up...
Cut your paper to 6 x 9".
Score long edges at 1/2".
Fold back with bone folder to create bands at top and bottom of lantern. Secure with SNAIL adhesive.
Switch to cutting blade, and cut every 3/4" to create lantern side slits.
Create handle with scrap using 2 1/4 x 6" strip. Score and fold into thirds at 3/4 & 1 1/2". Secure with SNAIL adhesive.
Curve edges around and secure with sticky strip to create lantern body.
Punch hole thru handle and side of lantern to attach handle with brads. Decorate with punched accents, brads, flowers, etc.
Go make some happy little lanterns. Have a save and fun time tonight. Happy New Year's Eve. Thanks for checking this out. All the best to you and yours! Diana
Hi Diana,
These are just the cutest little things! I'm going to try making some right now! Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: Sharon Carr | January 05, 2009 at 10:24 AM