7.13.2012

Pretty paper lantern–paper craft

I have a new found respect for paper crafters; it is time consuming, detailed and intricate. Probably why I haven’t attempted many paper crafts in the past.

I found a paper lantern on Pinterest that was captivating and so pretty, that I thought I could definitely give it a try.  Here is my result.

Pretty paper Lantern at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

I decided to use pink and grey as the main colours and the whole time couldn’t help but think how pretty this would be in a baby girls nursery.  I cut all of the shapes with my cricut and hot glued them on. Nothing too complicated, but time consuming.

Pretty paper Lantern at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

Pretty paper lantern at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

My original inspiration can be found here

Pretty paper lantern at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

I'm sharing at the following places, and already I see so many amazing projects.

Positively SplendidChic on a Shoestring Decorating

15 comments:

Brandi said...

Simply Beautiful!!!

Cassie @ Primitive & Proper said...

i love that, mel! it's so fun!

The Far Fifty said...

That's very cool! I should have kept some of the paper lanterns from my wedding. These would look so cute in the girls' room.

Susan said...

That is unreal. Is there anything you can't do?

Tabetha said...

How adorable!

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Tracy said...

Gorgeous! Let me guess... you aren't keeping it?

Kim said...

I think I like yours better! and are you sure you've never done this before? cuz' that deserves a SHAZAM!

ALso, thank yo so much for stopping by to see my DR buffet makeover. YOu are groovy!
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Paula Parrish said...

I love the new look of your paper lantern, so pretty. I always find that paper crafting takes more time then I would have thought. So True. Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Paula

Tabby said...

I love this! It will be perfect for an upcoming event. Great tutorial AND idea!

Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . . said...

Congratulations on being featured on Positively Splendid, Mel! This is gorgeous :) I have downloaded so many flower shapes to cut with my Silhouette but I have made very few projects with them. This was definitely worth the time it took to put it all together!

ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com said...

So pretty, delicate and feminine! Do you have a light for it? It was worth all of that hard work I'm sure!

Jody said...

I have two of those lamps hanging in my office. They look so boring right now. Thanks for the inspiration!

Cindy~ Heart and Sew Inspirations said...

What a beautiful idea! This has so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing!

Karen Mary Butterfly said...

Beautiful. I love it. I have passed up new lanterns still in the wrap at garage sales. I am kicking myself now. SO many possibilities! I am your newest follower!

Lisa said...

That's really pretty !