I finally sat down to make one (only a year later after first seeing it ;) If only I had realized how easy it was... I am using this for parties from now on!
I have never seen it on a blog or actually done, so I was a little intimidated, as my definition of easy and Martha Stewart's definition of easy, are NOT the same.
I finished this project in less time than it took me to finish one glass of wine and an episode of The Office. It was so, so, simple!
P.S.- A-not-so-secret tip of mine: Wine + Crafting = you do not mind if it comes out crooked!
The tutorial from Martha Stewart is located here
Supplies-
Paper lantern
Double sided tape
Precut tissue paper circles (found here) (I used 80 for 1 lantern)
Optional Supplies-
Lighting kit (if you plan on using it as light, for parties would look great with or without light kit)
The Office
Glass of wine
Easiest instructions ever-
Stick a piece of double tape on the lantern, apply one tissue paper circle.
Repeat until lantern is covered!
Check out the tutorial on Martha Stewart for 70 pictures of the process (which will take you longer to click through than the project takes!)
I just adore the way it came out. The circles are a light pink and look great both lit and unlit.
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| Has a soft light at night that is perfect for bedtime reading! |
The precut tissue paper circles come in a pack of 6 colors, I cannot wait to do more of these for parties. Although I used it as a light in her nursery, I think it would look great at parties, baby showers, weddings, etc.
Best of all, Kalia LOVES the light, she points at it all the time, she is so cute!
The night picture also shows another DIY for Kalia's room that I will share later.
Although I found this in Martha Stewart Living, I will count it towards my Pinterest Project since I later pinned it!
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I'm really impressed. It looks professional and beautiful!! Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! My daughter loves it, which is really the best part! =)
DeleteBeautiful! Where do you purchase a light kit like this?
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for commenting, I will edit the post to add the info! I got the lantern and bulb kit at IKEA.
DeleteSo so beautiful, and nice work., I must really try this one my self! Lovely blog and pictures! Have a Nice Day!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
Deletesimple and graceful! loved it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I loved doing it and want to do more for a party!
Deletevery nice , I have made one witch is very easy to do too !
ReplyDeleteHi Joline! So glad you tried it! Amazingly easy!
Deletei am just curious as to what size the lantern is?? i am planning on making a couple of these (in different sizes) for my babies nursery.. with a few changes (i plan on putting remote controlled led lights in mine, so i dont have all the cords)
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle! Your email was not in your profile, so I hope you check back! I used the IKEA paper lantern here:
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Great idea on no cords! I'd love to see how it comes out!
You can email me anytime with any questions- laurel AT abubblylife DOT com
you did such a great job with this! i'm making these in 3 different sizes for my apartment at school. i'm hoping they turn out as wonderful as yours! bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you do much! It is so easy, I am sure you will love them, would love to see how they turn out!
DeleteI am assuming you can do the same on a lamp? I have a couple of lamps that are very boring but instead of buying new ones I've been wanting to do some crafty with them. I guess I could just do the exact same thing over the fabric that's already on the shade... But instead of tissue paper I'm thinking fabric.
ReplyDeleteHey! Thanks for inspiration! I made this one yesterday :)
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