I kept the leftover paper used in the Vintage Secret Treasure Box to create a Vintage Paper Hanging Lantern.
What you need:
Stapler ** Staples ** Vintage Paper (from a vintage book) ** Ribbon/Wool/String
1. Fold paper back and forth to make a fan / 2. Fold in half
3. Pinch middle and staple or tape / 4. Repeat until you have three and arrange in a circle
5. Staple or tape to complete the circle / 6. Tread the circle on a piece of string or wool
7. Repeat above steps until you have a lantern. Hang.
A heap of these lanters would be perfect for a vintage style children’s party or wedding.
Craft suitable for children aged 6 and up.
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14 Comments
Carolyne
July 1, 2010 at 7:35 amNice photos! Love using old books and papers to make things too!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 1, 2010 at 9:04 amYeah, me too Carolyne.
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BookChook
July 1, 2010 at 9:02 amIt looks perfect hanging off the old Singer like that!
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 1, 2010 at 9:05 amI know! I can’t you believe you could tell what it was! You’re a savvy one. 😉
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Marita
July 1, 2010 at 9:49 amVery pretty. I can see us doing that with left over gift wrap – I always keep the gift wrap after parties and stick it in my girls useful box, we’ve got rather an overflow at the moment.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 1, 2010 at 1:08 pmThat would look so beautiful Marita
Real Life Sarah
July 1, 2010 at 11:23 amWow! My daughters love to “recycle” things! This would be a fun project. What would it be like if you spray painted the fan pieces?
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 1, 2010 at 1:08 pmSpray painting the pieces would be a very fun way of brightening up a room.
Debra
July 1, 2010 at 2:17 pmOh I like this very much. And I could see my cat liking it too. What a good activity for a rainy day. Thanks.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
July 1, 2010 at 4:17 pmThanks Debra. Paper is so beautiful isn’t it.
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Elizabeth
November 12, 2010 at 1:29 amThat’s really pretty.