Glowing Lanterns

Try these sweet glowing lanterns for a paper crafters take on an age old party theme.

The instructions for the triangle lanterns are in this post. The instructions for the rectangle and hexagon lanterns can be found on the

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Supplies:Thick scrapbooking paper: Equal amounts of black and brightly colored
Border Punch
All Over the Page Punch (Martha Stewart, Caning Pattern)
Quick Dry Adhesive
Large Pot of Steaming Water
Battery Operated Candles

Lantern "Glass"

Step 1) Cut brightly colored paper to size.

(Individual sizes are listed with lantern image.)

 

Step 2) Place paper in pot of water till wet through but not disintegrating. This process takes 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the brand of paper and its individual thickness. You'll need scraps to test the time limit for each paper.

Step 3) Carefully peel paper apart. Some brands come off in full sheets, others have to be rolled off with finger tips. The paper is VERY fragile when wet and must be treated with care. Be sure you have extras of each sheet of paper. I used My Mind's Eye, Authentique, and DCWV.

Step 4) Let paper dry. Iron (no steam!) to remove wrinkles. Place under stack of books to flatten.

Directions:
Step 1) Cut all pieces of black paper to size.

Step 2) Lay black paper on punch base so that the top and left edges just cover the magnets.

Step 3) Punch paper in 3 rows, with 2 punches across for large triangle and in 2 rows with 2 punches across for small triangle.

 

Step 4) Score paper 1/4 inch from top and left edges, and 1/2 inch from the bottom edge.

 

Step 5) Adhere "Glass" to inside of each lantern piece so that brightly colored side shows through black lattice design.

Step 6) Adhere lantern sides together by placing adhesive along scored edge. Place scored edge behind adjoining lantern side. In other words, all overlapping is done inside the lantern, rather than outside.

Step 7) Adhere and fold top scored edge to the inside of the lantern.

Step 8) Place bottom piece inside of lantern, adhere and fold bottom scored edge under. Use ruler or other tool to press down around lantern edges to secure flaps.

Step 9) Place battery operated candle in lantern.

Large Triangle Lantern Pieces:

Cut three pieces of bright paper 3.5x5 inches
Cut three pieces of black paper 3.75x5.75 inches
Cut one piece of black paper into a 3.5 inch equilateral triangle.
(This piece can be traced off the lantern after it is assembled, assuming the sides can be held firmly in place.)



Small Triangle Lantern Pieces:
Cut three pieces of bright paper 3.5 inches square.
Cut three pieces of black paper 3.75 by 4.25 inches.
Cut one piece of black paper into a 3.5 inch equilateral triangle.
(This piece can be traced off the lantern after it is assembled, assuming the sides can be held firmly in place.)

~charity~