Paper Star Lanterns with Cut-Outs and Snowflakes!

See how to make paper star lanterns with intricate cut-outs that cast a magical glow! Get the free pattern (Design #168) at https://jennifermaker.com/make-paper-...

I love making paper lanterns! So much so, in fact, that a couple of years ago, I made a paper lantern or luminary for every month of the year. And this is the perfect season for paper lanterns -- they cheerfully light up our homes on those long, dark winter nights.

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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
8.5" x 11" 100-110 lb. cardstock (I used seafoam blue https://amzn.to/35PVEBQ and ice silver white - https://amzn.to/33JRzh0 ) or poster board (I used Cricut foil holographic posterboard - https://amzn.to/2OIxHXt )
(Optional) 8.5" x 11" vellum - https://amzn.to/2P3Zhxi
(Optional) Hanging lantern cord for pendant lighting - https://amzn.to/2qcHRpN
(Optional) 40-Watt LED Light Bulbs
A way to glue your paper star lantern, such as hot glue, tacky glue, or spray adhesive (useful if you use the vellum layer) - https://amzn.to/33LuHhg
A way to cut the project (I used the amazing Cricut -- see http://shrsl.com/1dq4w )
My free SVG cut file (Design #168) (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )

Step 1: Get my free paper star lantern file and pattern.

Step 2: Cut your paper star lantern pieces.

First, upload the paper star lantern SVG file to Cricut Design Space and place it on your canvas.

Decide if you want to cut the vellum layer out. The vellum will diffuse the light which gives your paper star lantern a nice glow and disguises the light fixture inside, but the lighting effect of stars and snowflakes cast on walls won't be as pronounced with the vellum included. You decide which one you like best -- the vellum layer is optional for both paper star lanterns.  If you decide not to use vellum, hide or delete that layer (the white triangles).

This hanging paper star lantern needs to be sturdy enough to support itself, and this material works the best. For material settings, use the "glitter cardstock" setting as that will give you two passes and cuts cleanly.

Step 3: Assemble your paper star lantern.

A. Prefold each of the five paper star lantern pieces along the dashed cut edges, including the long side tab.

B. Prefold the bottom of the two tabs in the opposite direction from how you folded it in step A. Be sure to fold all five pieces in the same manner.

C. If you are including the vellum layer, spray the inside of each of the five paper star lantern pieces with permanent spray adhesive. Then place the vellum on the top of the sections of each star lantern piece. Let dry completely before continuing.

D. Identify the star point piece with a crescent missing at its point and set it aside for now.

E. With the other four pieces, place glue along the long side tab, glue the tab to the inside of the other side to form a point. Be sure that the pieces align flush. Repeat for all four pieces. This will give you four star points.

F. Place glue on one side of the bottom tab of one star point and glue another star point to other side of the light fixture tab, working your way around until the four assembled star points are glued together.

G. Pick up the piece you set aside earlier and glue the shorter tabs to the main star assembly — you'll need to reach inside to press the layers together as the glue sets.

H. If you want to light up your paper star lantern, place the light fixture inside now with the cord sticking out the end of the unglued point. Carefully glue the long tab in place to close up your paper star lantern.

Topics covered in this paper star video:
00:00 - Paper Star Lanterns with Cut-Outs and Snowflakes
00:42 - Supplies & Tools
01:38 - Get Free Paper Star Lantern SVG File
02:51 - Prepare Your Lantern File For Cutting on Cricut
03:45 - Choose the Correct Cut Setting for Your Material
05:30 - Cut Your Paper Star Lantern Pieces on Your Cricut
05:45 - Tip: How to Get Clean Cuts on Your Cricut
06:18 - Assemble Your Star Paper Lantern
12:27 - Add Your LED Light
13:40 - Show it Off!
14:36 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!