The remaining few days of spring break slipped away too quickly, but thankfully not before I could fill them with enjoyable hours spent crafting and photographing. I think you'll agree that there's something purely enchanting about lights in trees and the quiet cool of dusk in early spring. Such was my inspiration for this DIY tutorial for Decor8 (you can find all the instructions and step by step photos over there). It's a simple project and the basic principle of adhereing printed vellum to glass can be used in a variety of ways - on a votive for example. Just be sure to use battery operated tea lights for safety. Enjoy the photos and head over to Decor8 for instructions on how to make a batch of your own!
"Twilight drops her curtain down and pins it with a star."
L.M. Montgomery
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
By Lantern Light: A Tutorial
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that project is a wonderful idea. I wish I had the time.. for ow I will enjoy your enchanting photos ;)
lots and lots of sparks
bv
For what it's worth, the craft store, Michael's, has small lanterns similar to these. They were $1.00. Quality? I don't know. I bought all they had (8).
These are actually from Michael's - but I spray painted them light yellow. They were in the seasonal section at my local store - for only .59 each!
I grew up on L.M. Montgomery. Lovely post.
Livy, your posts always make me feel so happy and inspired, and as if all is right in the world. Thanks for that :)
this is so great. i can't wait to try to make one!!
These are lovely!
These are very pretty. Photographs are amazing.
So very lovely...we have a tree just a few steps out of the kitchen door. When warmer months come, we hang small lanterns in the tree and keep the door open...this summer we'll have to try to make our own.
This is a great idea. You could do it with straight siding drinking glasses too.
Great post.
I CANT WAIT to make these! Thank you Livy for your beautiful idea!
These are so adorable, and the photos are beautiful. I've seen these lanterns at Michaels, perhaps I should pick them up for such a cute project!
I love L.M. Montgomery as well.
What a fantastic spring project. I love little lanterns hanging from the trees-Twinkling magic.
jj
A great idea and pretty photos.
These are beautiful!
Brilliant. :D Congrats on another wonderful project, Livy. Truly inspiring. :) I'd love to make some soon. And the L.M. Montgomery quote adds to a perfect ending.
gorgeous pictures and project. Thank you for such a beautiful and fun tutorial.
I do love the light at dusk, how it feels and looks and the long shadows it creates.
Have a great day!
MJ
you always put a smile on my face. you must be a fairy!
lovely, pure enchantment in the garden, thank you for cheering up my thursday morning.
x
i saw this in an australian movie one time and i haven't forgotten the scene! absolutely beautiful i am definately going to make some of my own!
I just love your blog! It's so beautiful, the colors are very light and nice to look at. Good job! :)
Wow! your photos are really great! and such a good idea! if someday i could take photos as good as yours...
well, have a good day (you have just made mine a little better)
Very pretty! I love the little lanterns!
Another inspiring tutorial, Livy! Love, love these enchanting photos too...the lanterns on the cake stand ~ brilliant!
Ohh these are so pretty and darling!
It's such a charming project. I can't wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing.
This blog is just dreamy! It is just about getting warm enough here in the UK to sit in the garden in the early evening, I will be emailing the link to my sister, a lantern aficionado, who I am sure will enjoy this project!
These are so lovely! Your photo and blog are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Inspiring! Delightful! I'm with "Laura"....I think you must be a little woodland fairy!
Ahhhhhhhhh, L.M. Montgomery! I've been wanting to watch Anne of Green Gables again for such a very long time now!
:^)
Livy, once again...just gorgeous. Your blog should be in the Somserset Blog edition magazine! Truly. :)
I love your creative website. Very unique. I love the lantern style. Thanks for sharing. Nancy
Livy,
CONGRATS on your post appearing on decor8! that is so exciting! your photos are so lovely, as always!
xo.
danni
i just found you thru layers of meaning....and your blog is so lovely!!
i love it and am adding it to my blog list now..
all the best michelle
What a clever idea, the lamps look lovely. thanks for sharing!
i love the way that, not only are the lanterns absoloutly beautiful - but the photographs themselfs are lovely too!
positively gorgeous - really :)
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I don't know what's prettier — your lanterns or your photos. Both so fantastic! Great idea.
How completely beautiful are they?!! So Midsummer Nights Eve.
Livy, I've awarded you the Lemonade award... check out my blog! Keep up the great work!
I love the symbolism behind lanterns. A guide of sorts, showing you the way. Lovely post!
these lights look very lovely... i like your blog ;]
what an absolutely exquisite post!!!{as always} :) your photography makes me sigh with enchantment! have a lovely lovely day!!!
these are amazing, where did you get the lanterns?
Thank you thank you, these look PERFECT for this weather! Maybe even as a mother's day gift...!!
Wow...these are gorgeous. I love em all. Great photos too.
Wow...these are absolutely beautiful. I love em and all your pics
Great tutorial! Can't wait to try these out.
great post
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