Get The TechniqueIn celebration—and gratitude!—of the recent lovely weather, we want to kick off your spring/summer entertaining season with an easy lighting idea from June's Good Things:
These flower beauties are a breeze to make: Just a basic lantern, tissue paper circles, double-sided tape, and you're all set.
Don't believe us? We'll prove it:
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The petals flutter so perfectly when the lanterns are hung, and you could even put a light bulb in it to achieve that midsummer glow.
* Tip: You may find it easier to rest the lantern upside down before you start sticking the circles from the bottom up.
From: Lindsay S | 5/13/11 at 10:25 am
Best. Post. Ever! I'm actually tempted to go out and buy one of these lanterns and do this project (despite the fact that i HATE paper lanterns) because you make it look so super cool!
From: Anita | 5/13/11 at 11:46 am
OMG. I am so loving these. They might just replace my obsession over the universally beloved tissue paper flowers.
From: Mariah from the Machine Shed Blog | 5/13/11 at 3:12 pm
These look absolutely AMAZING! You make it look so simple!
From: Is Party Decor Part of Home Decor? | The Row House Nest | 5/13/11 at 11:13 pm
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From: Karen | 5/14/11 at 4:47 pm
oh dear! I'll have to make one! They are so beautiful.
I feel these lanterns will be the 'new tissue paper pompons' that we've seen on lots of blogs lately
From: Honor Roll | Making it Lovely | 5/14/11 at 5:44 pm
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From: abeautifulparty | 5/15/11 at 12:25 am
I could actually do this! Thanks so much for the inspiration. suddenly my white paper lanterns are pretty drab.
From: Dollhouse Miniatures | 5/15/11 at 4:06 am
I love the flower lanterns, especially the peach, orange and yellow ones. The colour theme is just perfect!
From: Hello world! | gnomes.gr | 5/15/11 at 8:36 am
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From: Uchenna | 5/15/11 at 9:34 am
How many circles did you use per lantern?
From: Balcony Barbecue « Home Sweet Apartment | 5/15/11 at 5:21 pm
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From: Kathleen at Twig and Thistle | 5/15/11 at 10:57 pm
Wow, these are absolutely stunning! Love how simple they are but have such a big effect! Thanks for sharing!
From: Stephanie Hung | 5/16/11 at 9:33 am
Hi Uchenna, we used about 80 circles for the 14" lantern pictured above.
From: Katherine | 5/16/11 at 12:46 pm
Looks a lot like this one:
http://inchmark.squarespace.com/inchmark/2010/2/19/a-party-for-bee.html
From: Collected Blog | | 5/17/11 at 10:32 am
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From: Emily | 5/18/11 at 3:59 am
Um it looks exactly like the one from this blog: http://inchmark.squarespace.com/inchmark/2010/2/19/a-party-for-bee.html
What the heck...
From: Layla Mayville {Simply Savannah Events} | 5/18/11 at 11:12 am
I just saw these in the new magazine and fell in love! What a great idea!
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From: Barbara | 6/15/11 at 2:43 am
Emily...Regarding your post "Um it looks exactly like the one from this blog...." I checked that blog and its interesting to note that is Brooke Reynolds blog and she might be familiar with the lanterns because her prior position as senior art director for Martha Stewart Living & senior art director for Martha Stewart Kids. Small World, huh?
I love the lanterns...so easy to make. I can't wait to do these with my great grandchildren. They'll love this craft!
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From: Amanda | 7/10/11 at 12:21 am
I've been looking for some cool decorations for my grad party, I am more of a crafty type so this is absolutely perfect to make
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From: Vanessa W | 7/22/11 at 2:20 pm
I can't wait to try this!!!
~Vanessa W
From: Glowbug Summer Soirees | Mission Statements | 7/25/11 at 1:51 am
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From: Susan | 8/12/11 at 1:30 am
Where can I buy tissue paper circles or would I have to cut them all myself?
From: Blake Ramsey | 8/12/11 at 11:22 am
Hi Susan,
Those perfect tissue circles come pre-cut, here is our source-
Tissue-paper circles, 5 inches, in Pastel and Primary, $6 for 480; hyglossproducts.com.
Happy crafting!
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From: Lanterns for Weddings | 9/27/11 at 1:52 am
Good bless martha stewart. Thanks for sharing this with us.
From: Tribal arts and crafts | 10/6/11 at 8:09 am
Thank you for this inspiration! Really looking forward to try this!
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From: A hint of pink… | Linden & Lace | 10/17/11 at 12:18 pm
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From: Bobbi Coleman | 2/1/12 at 6:33 pm
Love the look & idea! Can you find a way to make it as economical as the homemade tissue Pom-poms?
From: Simply Me Dezignz | 2/9/12 at 10:27 am
These are so pretty, I am going to make them with silk petals, so I can use them over and over.! Thanks!
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From: Abbney | 4/17/12 at 1:46 pm
Do they still collapse after the tissue paper is on or do they get messed up? About how long did it take you to tape them all on? My son's birthday party is 2 hours away and I am planning on one evening and one morning to decorate and cook.
From: Laura Kaesshaefer | 4/18/12 at 12:49 pm
Dear Abbney,
These lanterns are not necessarily meant to be collapsed due to the amount of tissue circles added. It differs for each person and depends on the size of your lantern, however you should allow a few hours to make each to be safe.
Good luck!
Laura
From: Stephanie | 5/16/12 at 9:46 pm
I tried to make these using crepe paper instead of tissue paper (to match the paper flowers I was making) and it didn't work out so well. Also be careful of the size ratio between size of lantern and size of tissue circles, it makes a difference.
From: laurel | 6/6/12 at 11:18 am
I did this for my nursery and use it as a light- Pics are here- http://www.abubblylife.com/2012/05/paper-lantern-diy-kalias-nursery.html
I LOVE IT! Thank you so much for the idea!
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Really good stuff. Thank you for sharing.
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