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| Diwali lantern |
For my non Indian friends lemme explain the heading "Diwali Lantern" ...being a multicultural country we have many many festivals in India and Diwali is a widely celebrated Hindu festival and its also called the festival of lights ---it celebrates the victory of "light over darkness" or "good or evil"! We light oil lamps, lanterns and have a blast with firecrackers! This year I thought I would make a Paper Diwali Lantern .
If you have missed my Christmas themed
3 D paper lantern tutorial do have a look at it to understand how I used 3 die cuts from the Marianne Petra Corner die set to make the framework of my Paper Lantern
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| Paper Lantern tutorial |
I love lattices and decided to dress up my basic lantern by adding lattice die cuts between the pillars of the Paper lantern.
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| Diwali lantern |
The Paper Lantern houses a battery operated tea light and like every crafter who has laid hands on one of these...I just love how the light shimmers!
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| Diwali Crafts |
My lattice die cuts [Wild rose studio floral frame die] fit snugly between the pillars of the lantern
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| Diwali Decorations |
At first kept it simple with just lacy red bows and rhinestones.
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| Diwali Craft |
Red and white is a favorite color combination of mine and I think I can use this lantern for Christmas too [ Yes we celebrate Christmas too at my home !!] The photo below shows the bows alternating with the glittery embossed Marianne die cuts in the roof of the paper Lantern.
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I hinged one of the lattice windows instead of sticking it so that it can swing open .
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You can take out the tea light and switch it on when you want to light up the festive Lantern!
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| Diwali lantern |
My daughter and I debated whether to add the red beaded garland or not...simplicity versus grandeur...and well since it was a festival project...the more decked up the better...right? I hope you agree!!
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Do tell me how you liked this festive lantern!
Supplies:Embossing: WOW Embossing Powder Clear Sparkle, Versamark Watermark Stamp pad, Ranger Heat gun;Dies : Marianne creatable Petra Corners ,Tattered Lace Lacy Rose, Sue Wilson Filigree Bow- all from Crafters Corner ;Lifestyle crafts Circle Die, Spellbinders Lace hearts,Wild Rose studio floral frame [won from the wild rose studio blog];
WOW Sonia !! this is gorgeous, love the hinged door idea too !!
ReplyDeleteSonia, this is awesome!! love the door..
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Amazing use of dies, Sonia. This is quite painstaking and I am never tired of saying "only you can do this"! A big pat from me dear.
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful Sonia..stunning.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
wow really beautiful !!!!
ReplyDeleteSonia this is going to look totally breathtaking hanging in your garden. So pretty and well thought out in what dies to use.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Julie x
A gorgeous make for the celebration of lights. Loving the white and red. Thank you so much for taking part in my 1000 follower give away xxx
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
Simple & elegant! The bows add to the grandeur of the lanterns.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us on outlawz... I love your lantern... had to see what dies you uses
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia,
ReplyDeletesuch a very beautiful and stunning creation.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
You are so amazing!! This is absolutely stunning!! Wow, I love how you created it!! It looks so gorgeous!! The red garland was a perfect touch!! I would love to have a bunch of these hanging around the garden!! So, so beautiful!! Have a great day :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Gorgeous project.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Such a gorgeous creation Doc! Love it to bits. The red and white colour combo is fabulous! Its a must make this Diwali season! I wish I could do so.. Will have to wait till I get a die cutting machine.
ReplyDeleteLots of best wishes this festival season :)
Jaya Thank you so much . And dont despair its totally doable by hand-cutting ..in fact I think it would be easier as that way you wont be restricted by the sizes of the die cuts you have and can hand-cut any shape and size!!
DeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and rich!
Cheers!
Thank you so much Nagela
DeleteWow Sonia what a truely beautiful lantern, it looks so lacy and I love the touch of red
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Pretty w/ the lattice. Like the red & white color combo.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Gorgeous creation. Love all of the detail.Thanks for joining us for our Monochromatic challenge.
ReplyDeleteAlicia (Outlawz PAM DT)
MaxiBelle Studio
The lantern is so beautiful and the ornate lattice with that lovely hinged door is truly unique . It`s going to be an eye catcher this Diwali !
ReplyDeleteYet another beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing work Dr Sonia ..the fact that you even think up these gorgeous projects deserves a very big wow !! its beautifully executed ..wonderful use of dies I love it !
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful lantern thank you for joining us at anything goes challenges at decorate to celebrate. hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rhonda...I love your Challenges
DeleteWoah!Another awesome project.So intricate and what a fab use of the dies.I don't think I would have been able to think of this in this lifetime.:-).Love the white and red combination and the adding of that garland was a good decision.
ReplyDeleteOh Pallavi you are so modest...you are a true artist while I am just a dabbler!!
DeleteThis lantern is gorgeous!!! WOW look at all that detail and I love hearing about your traditions :-)
ReplyDeleteits super duper LIKE dear
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done. Loved the lattice a lot.looks like a miniature palace balcony....super cute. Wanted to see the lighting at night.can u please post one photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kavitha and yes I should take a photo of the lit up lantern at night
Deleteso very pretty. you put so much detail in all your work
ReplyDeleteHi Doc, wow o wow, This is just a beautiful design , loving the colours used as well. such a gorgeous creation.xx
ReplyDeleteThe Journey is the Start
Oh my goodness, how beautiful! I love the red and white, your lantern is gorgeous and a wonderful way to use those dies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lantern!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Thank you so much Pam
DeleteFabulous Lantern Sonia..Loz
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked my lantern Loz
DeleteOh wow! Dr Sonia! This is breathtakingly stunning! Just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment, I'm so glad you like my spooky creation :) Ingrid xx
So kind of you to drop in Ingrid...yes I loved your spooky creation
DeleteWOW! this is beautiful and I love the lace detail:) I hope all is well with you. Thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Norma
Thank you so much Norma
DeleteIts Fantastic lantern !! I loved the lattice ,they look fab at night with shining through it :)The idea of hinges to open it is very practical n genius !
ReplyDeletewhy white n red and not more vibrant ,traditional Diwali colors ?
Ha Ha Pooja...started celebrating Diwali only in recent years..in the part of Kerala where I am from we dont have much in the way of diwali celebration...in fact I am more used to celebrating Christmas than Diwali !!
DeleteWOW Dr Sonia... you create the most stunning projects and this is sure is stunning. Love the red and white and I bet it awesome when lite up. Love it my friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a creative day.
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WOW!! This is truly amazing!! I love all of the delicate pieces and I'm sure it must take some time to put it all together! So beautiful!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!!! Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, it's the word of the post, you are becoming a Superb 3D artist, this is really breathtaking, it was brilliant how you changed it up it a special creation for a special occasion. Happy festival of lights, thanks for sharing hope you have a wonderful weekend, ((( BIG HUGS )))..Thanks for stopping by my nest and leaving your lovely comments. :O)..
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Love this! :^)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
Simply brilliant as always. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteDear doc. . This is marvellous. . U always bring so much of originality n fun to all your work. . Secondly thanks for dropping by my blog. . Seasons greetings to you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!! Its so lovely. Beautiful creation.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Dr Sonia.. lantern is so soo beautiful.. love it... soo festive and it has a opening loved it.. :) i just love your die cuts.. you make some magic with them and create a masterpiece..:D
ReplyDeleteWow your Diwali lantern is a gorgeous projekt, i love your fantastic masterpiece of paper art.Thank you so much for join us at Marianne´s Design Diva´s this month ,i hope you return soon,with another stunning projekt!
ReplyDeleteGreets Gudrun DT
Beautiful centerpiece, Dr. Sonia! The Diwali Lantern is a wonderful design - thank you for the steps to recreate one. LOVELY attention to all those details. Very elegant, and such a festive decoration! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful creation! Such a gorgeous lantern, your embellishments are perfect. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Winter Wonderland - good luck!
ReplyDeleteRebecca.
Superb!! Love those dies and color combo
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful to hang lights for Diwali. Very well done Sonia.
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia, this is is so gorgeous, beautiful, lovely....and lot more... u r truly a master of creations.
ReplyDeleteThank you for si much for joining the imaginations challenge- festive theme with your gorgeous creation.
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Catherine
Very pretty! Thanks so much for participating in our DECORATE TO CELEBRATE challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
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