Monday, November 18, 2013

tissue paper lanterns

Tis the season for lighting candles and keeping cozy! And what better way to create one of kind lanterns and candles holders than with tissues paper and recycled glassware. I can remember as a kid, decorating bottles with colorful tissue paper and I used this process as my inspiration. 

1. Instead of colorful paper I kept it minimal with white tissue and permanent pens. 2. I filled the surface with doodles and drawings. 3. Then, using Mod Podge I covered recycled glass jars with the tissue paper. 


The result is a pretty little collection of lanterns ready for the holiday season!



19 comments:

jabbott said...

These are cute , love the little village jar

Karin said...

Looks very atmospheric!

Greetings
Karin

stefanie stark said...

WONDERFUL! I love your enchanting lanterns!

mick said...

très joli !!! very nice !!!

Kathleen said...

So nice!

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Love your lanterns!

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A said...

Love this idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

studioGypsy said...

oh oh oh!!! just fabulous!! gonna do this for the season!! you always have the best ideas! :) xoxoxo thankyou!!

Kelley said...

This little village is the cutest! My daughter wants to make some of these for her teacher for a gift. Thanks for the idea!

Shine on!
Kelley

Candle Lantern said...

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Unknown said...

I love the look of candle lanterns! I think they are just so adorable and perfect for any time or season. Making your own lanterns is such a cute way to get exactly what you want! Thanks for sharing your ideas! http://www.jojosgiftsgalore.com/default.asp?dept_id=45230

Jeanne said...

These are wonderful! I love everything about them...reusing old jars, doodling on paper, gluing... Your's are just so inspirational that I must give it a try! Thank you for sharing them!

Swati said...

loved them so very and the best thing is they are reusing old jars...

Swati
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Anonymous said...

how does the sharpie not bleed through and tear the paper.......?

Saph said...

Do you also put on mode podge after putting on the tissue paper?

Unknown said...

What a charming village and all from recyclable materials plus a few odds and ends. I am going to try this project. Thank you for sharing.

Julia Travers said...

Love these! great minds :) http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Paper-Lanterns/
Can't wait to try these.

kathy dales said...

This is a fun project. But I used cocktail napkins, they are thin like tissue. I used a skeleton napking and finished with black raffea tied around the rim. Cute.

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