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.

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15 comments:

  1. BrandiJuly 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Simply Beautiful!!!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteJuly 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

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

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  3. CathyJuly 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    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.

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  4. SusanJuly 13, 2012 at 3:45 PM

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

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    How adorable!

    http://aclosetintellectual.blogspot.com/

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  6. TracyJuly 13, 2012 at 9:28 PM

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

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  7. KimJuly 13, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    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!
    Kim@Reposhture.blogspot.com

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  8. Paula ParrishJuly 15, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    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

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  9. hbshsJuly 15, 2012 at 3:30 PM

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

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  10. Claire @ a little something in the meantime . . .July 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    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!

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  11. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM

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

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  12. JodyJuly 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

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

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  13. Cindy~ HeartandSewInspirations.comJuly 17, 2012 at 2:30 PM

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

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  14. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    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!

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  15. Recaptured CharmSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    That's really pretty !

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