Here is an easy project for any party or event. I made these paper lanterns (without lights).
Need: 8 pieces of scrapbooking paper, double sided tape, pencil, cardboard, compas
Directions: The dimensions of your paper will determine the size of your lantern. I used 12″x12″ paper therefore I measured out on the cardboard a circle with the compas measuring 12″ across. Cut the cardboard circle out, cut it in half and used it as a stencil. Next fold the 8 pieces of paper in half and then trace the half circle onto the folded sheet of paper so that when you cut it out it will unfold into a full circle.
Once you have all 8 pieces of paper folded, traced and cut out you get to start esembling the lantern. Take the backside of one of your folded circles and put the double sided tape along the edge. Take the next folded circle and align it on top of the other one, pressing them together firmly so the tape adheres.
Repete this with all of the folded circles untill they are all taped and stacked on top of one another. Tape the outside of the top folded circle and take the bottom folded circle and adhere them together.
