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Instructions No. 3348

Instructions No. 3348

Difficulty: Beginner

Working time: 1 hour

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Discover the magic of homemade table lanterns! Imagine cozy summer evenings where only the warm candlelight is missing to make the atmosphere perfect. Don't worry, even without professional lighting, you can create impressive table lanterns yourself and craft a unique ambiance! With a little creativity and a few materials, you can make beautiful, individual table lanterns. It's simple, fun, and a real eye-catcher at any party!
 

Making a table lantern

Step 1: Cutting

For summery table décor, I choose four fresh colors of cardstock. Halve each sheet lengthwise – one half will form the base of your lantern. From the other half, cut two strips approximately 1 cm wide to serve as support later.

Making a table lantern

Step 2: Design Your Motif

Use a pencil to sketch the outline of your desired motif onto the large piece of paper. Whether it's a butterfly, floral design, or abstract shapes – there are no limits to your creativity! Tip: Lay multiple sheets of paper on top of each other if you want to create the same design multiple times.

Making a table lantern

Now comes the exciting part: Start with the punching needle and work along the pencil lines, ensuring you leave some space between the holes. This prevents the motif from falling out like a perforation.

Making a table lantern

After punching, hold the paper up to the light – your design will be impressively showcased!
Making a table lantern

Step 3: Assembling the Lantern

Connect the short sides of the cardstock using craft glue so that the ends overlap by about 2 cm. Decide which side of the punched motif you want to show on the outside.

Making a table lantern

Now you will need the thin strips: Fold each end about a centimeter up and glue them crosswise into the bottom opening of your lantern. This will securely hold the tealight glass, ensuring your lantern stays put on the table.

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Time to showcase your creative table lanterns at the next barbecue party! This simple technique adapts to any occasion: white lanterns for weddings with matching motifs, or colorful designs for birthday parties.

Making a table lantern

Also ideal as nightlights for children's rooms or with printed templates from the Internet for even more creative patterns.

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Enjoy crafting! Share your creations or ideas in the comments. Need more materials? Check out our selection in the shop and start your next DIY project with high-quality creative products!

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