January 10, 2009

Paper Lanterns

i tried to make some paper lanterns today.
i actually remember
making these as a young girl so when I saw some
in a craft magazine i thought it would be fun to try
but I struggled....
by the third one it kind of looked like what its meant to
and opened up with ease .....oh well
sometimes you just have to give it a try huh?!







Have a FAB saturday everyone!
Its nice and sunny here!
*Vintage image via Gatochy on Flickr*

16 comments:

Bec from honi said...

oo that looks very pretty. I've never made them- are they easy??

Ooty said...

oh that is lovely =0) I used to make it too when I was a girl =D

Becky said...

Interesting.Now see that would be something I wouldnt enjoy doing.I just dont have it with the cutting etc.I think thats why I cant sew.LOL, I love crocheting,art,even tried some knitting a while back. Hope you have a nice weekend !

NANCY LEFKO said...

what fun....I remember those !!

Happy New Year !!

Mia Sophia said...

Those are really pretty. Well done! Love the papers, too!

Merylu said...

Hello!
=) These lanterns are very nice!
Have a great weekend!
Mary

cabin + cub said...

I remember making paper lanterns...so fun!
Love the paper you picked!

Rachel said...

Just found your blog, it's great!

I remember making paper lanterns and being confounded as to why they were called lanterns if they didn't emit light or allow for a light source... I was a shockingly literal child (:

Daphne said...

They look great A - gorgeous paper!

Veronica TM said...

those are beautiful! love the paper and ribbon you used.

Chrisy said...

Tres chic lantern here Anastasia!...made these when I was little too...we used to make all the Christmas decos...lanterns (usually made from old birthday and Christmas cards), paper chains, strings of milk bottle tops (the aluminium ones from the 'old days')...and those paper streamers that you crisscrossed two long skinny pieces of paper at right angles...

handmaiden said...

They look so wonderful for a summer soiree........hope you have a wonderful start to 2009

Jenny said...

They turned out lovely!

cindy said...

This look fun and festive. Wouldn't several strung around the backyard be fun for a summer party? Thanks for showing.

c

sarah london said...

i remember making these at school to, loved them!

babelfish said...

Beautiful, so much fun and full of nostalgia!