DIY Paper Doily Lanterns
We have another fun entry to share with you – and we’re only a third of the way through! Belinda put a twist on the traditional paper lantern by turning it into an airy, whimsical doily lantern. We could never tell the final look was DIY and not purchased at a design boutique.
What you’ll need:
- Paper lantern
- Paper doilies
- Scissors
- Double-sided tape
- String to hang
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut a bunch of doilies in half.
Step 2: For the top few doilies, cut out a semi-circle so it will fit around the opening at the top of the lantern. Turn over and place double-sided tape on the wrong side.
Step 3: Stick to the top of the lantern. Repeat with another two or three doily halves until the top opening is circled. You might need to overlap a few of the doilies slightly to fit but try and get it as even as possible.
Step 4: Place double-sided tape on the wrong sides of the halved doilies at the top.
Step 5: Stick underneath the top doilies in the middle of the gaps, so they’re overlapped like fish scales.
Step 6: Continue all the way around and down to the bottom. For the final layer, you might need to cut a doily into quarters to fill the leftover space.
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How pretty! These are so feminine!
I am looking for those lanterns, where could i find them? Thanks! :)
Cute! And what a difference from the typical lantern!
So, so cool!!! Love this idea!!
@ HAYLEY:
http://www.lunabazaar.com/ has tons of different kinds of paper lanterns. I’ve also seen them at CostPlus.
oh such a cute idea!
I LOVE this- such a whimsical, cute idea!!
So cute and wedding perfect!
OBSESSED!
oh hurrah! my project made the cut! i also debated submitting this one if you want to do something with all those leftover doilies…paper doily stars http://thehappyhomeblog.com/?p=2391
Super cute! These are getting more creative by the minute!
WOW! Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial! I just featured it on my blog today! Love, love, love it! Here is the link so you can check it out: http://leightheo.blogspot.com/2011/03/trendy-tuesday-doilies-doilies.html
Love this girly look! Great for a shabby chic wedding theme!
lovely … but how does it look in the dark and lit up? I’m helpion
whoops … I’m helping a friend with her evening wedding. so I’m wondering it its still pretty when lit up or if you can see all the weird layers and tape.