Papercut Folk Floral Lantern
We love to bring you guys super simple DIY projects to brighten up your space! This papercut Folk Floral Lantern hits all the marks as it is both lovely and incredibly easy to make. With a list of only four needed materials and just a few tools, we think this project is a sweet addition to our vast paper lantern collection.
These papercut folk floral lanterns are about as beginner-friendly as it gets! We highly recommend a cutting machine so you can be as precise as possible, but if you prefer a more handmade look, then you can also print out the PDF template to cut out by hand using a cutting knife. Ready to begin? Scroll below to see how it’s done!
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Heart of Folk
This folksy floral lantern is perfect for fall decorating! Create a fun, unique table centerpiece, or scatter them throughout your home for some visual interest this fall season. These lanterns would also look especially pretty lit up on your front porch — the possibilities are endless! We used a shimmery antique gold paper paired with vellum to create our lanterns, but this look would work just as well with copper paper or maybe black for a gothic spin.
As mentioned, this craft is the very definition of simple. When you’re ready to begin, simply cut out the pattern, fold, glue, and go! That’s it. Just add an LED tea light, and these babies are ready to dazzle.
We’d love to see how you light up the night with these folk flower lanterns so be sure to tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia.
Tools
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (recommended)
- Detail Knife, Cutting Mat, and Ruler (if cutting by hand)
- Curling Tool
Materials
- Lia Griffith Frosted Paper — Metallic Golds Pack color: Antique Gold
- Lia Griffith Vellum Paper Pack
- Tombow Adhesive Dots Roller or Glue Stick
- LED Tea Lights (we like the rechargeable version) or battery-operated candles
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6 Comments
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Pauline
November 19, 2023 at 8:19am
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Lia
November 19, 2023 at 8:08pm
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Amanda
October 5, 2023 at 2:21pm
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Lia
October 6, 2023 at 8:00am
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patricia
October 1, 2023 at 4:05pm
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Lia
October 2, 2023 at 11:01am
@patricia
Back to the TopHi,
Hope you are doing well. This is a great pattern!! I wanted to modify it so that I could have a bottom for the tea light to rest on and I can hang the lantern. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
P.
You can cut a square base with tabs on all four sides and glue it into place with Art Glitter Glue.
I am using your frosted paper, fine point blade, and tried both the soft grip and standard grip mat. Also have a brand new blade but paper keeps tearing on some of the corners. Any suggestions?
What cut setting are you using? I would suggest trying some different cut settings on a 1 inch star shape to see what works best for your machine and would recommend the standard mat over the soft grip.
Lia what is the size of these lanterns?
Thank you Patricia
They are 4 inches tall by 2 1/2 inces wide.