I know it is too early in the season for such a captivating project, but can't resist. This craft helps create softness and romances early evenings. The kids did this craft in July of last year, and there are no pictures of the process, just the results. The effect is stunning and very effective in eliciting a mood change. This is a craft you must try.
The idea came from http://apracticalwedding.com/2011/10/how-to-luminaria-with-kelly-wilkinson/,
which, as you can see from her pictures, the lanterns produced quite a scenery.
The great thing about these lanterns is that they are collapsible and can be reused over and over again.
This young girl said that she and her dad placed it out on their balcony, and it "looked so good."
A few of these could have used a few more items in the design (but that just my opinion).
Supplies:
1. wax paper
2. leaves, twigs, flowers, grasses (we did no pressing of items)
3. balsa wood (ask your nearest Starbucks)
4. washi tape
5. ruler
6. rotary cutter
7. cutting board
8. iron
9. hot glue gun
Directions:
1. hunt for foliage
2. cut wax paper into desired squares of different sizes ( I precut with rotary cutter, 5", 6", and 7")
3. place foliage between two wax papers (three times) ((8 single sheets are used for one lantern))
4. iron the four pairs of wax paper
5. adjoin the four pairs with washi tape (decorative or plain)
6. affix balsa wood on top and bottom with hot glue gun
Duration:
This is just a day craft
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