paper pumpkin lanterns {tutorial} from: Little Birdie Secrets
Supplies:
*Patterned paper or card stock
*Paper cutter
*1/8" hole punch
*Brads
*Fast-drying glue (I used Glossy Accents, but a hot glue gun might work, too--just don't burn yourself!)
*1/8" hole punch
*Brads
*Fast-drying glue (I used Glossy Accents, but a hot glue gun might work, too--just don't burn yourself!)
1. Cut 12-20 strips of paper 1/2" x 4" (I used about 14 per lantern).
2. Punch holes in the ends of each strip (I stacked them up and cut as many at a time as possible).
3. Insert a brad through the holes and fasten.
4. Fan out strips evenly in a circle.
5. Fold up the ends of each strip about 1/4".
6. Cut a strip of paper 1/2" by 1 1/2".
7. Glue the strip around the base of a bulb on a string of lights.
8. Turn strip circle upside down. Bring up each strip and glue the folded edge to the paper strip you glued to the bulb's base. This is where the fast-drying glue comes in handy!
Continue with additional strips. I found the best way is to glue one from each quarter of the circle first, then continue with other strips.
9. Cut a strip of paper 1/2" by 2". Glue it around the top of the pumpkin to keep the strips in place. This also makes a cute little stem!
Continue adding lanterns with different papers. I placed mine every 2 lights so they wouldn't be too crowded.
Hang and enjoy some spooky mood lighting this Halloween!
