Origami lantern tutorial

origami star lantern - project from Passengers on a Little Spaceship

In the spirit of Martinmas, I've come up with something to share with you . Now, I've never written a tutorial...so, bear that in mind as you wade through this long strand of mediocre photos and murky instructions. Hopefully by the end, though, you'll have enough clear information to create these lovelies for your own. So, you begin with watercolor paper that has been painted (and dried)...this size happens to be 11x15 and makes a lantern that is roughly 6" tall and 4" square. Any size…

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Learn how to make your own origami lanterns with our step by step tutorial. Fold, cut and shape some paper lanterns today!

I've always adored origami, but was somewhat intimidated about giving it a shot. I don't know why I waited so long as it's based on some simple foundations and is incredibly addictive. I started one weekend and was so totally absorbed that my partner Robbie laughed when he came into the room and I was grinning amist a sea of paper. He grimmanced, "Oh no, Nadine has found another new hobby"! I knew immediately though, that I could make my designs easily in Silhouette Studio and use my trustee…

First that outdoor deck/daybed makeover and now these outdoor star lanterns... I think it's safe to say we're itching for warmer weather! While sunshine

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