Painted paper lanterns. Take plain white paper lantern. Acrylic paints in several colors watered down about 50%. Start dabbing here and there to create a sort of Japanese cherry blossom look. Then add dark browns for the limbs last. Very simple and not much talent required but the end result is fab. Could paint just about anything on these lanterns from monograms, flowers, solar system, rainbows or whatever your heart desires! Purchased at Pier I on sale (20% off) for about $6.00

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Noticed lately: simple Noguchi-esque lamps made fancy with tassels or with hand-painted watercolor motifs. Here's a roundup: For more on Noguchi lanterns,

Light creates magic in a house. If you have great lighting that is customized, you have a greater sense of magic at home. The beautiful thing about do-it-yourself lighting is that it provides an opportunity to customize your home's sparkle. Here are a few DIY lighting projects that I found all around the Internet that are clever, attractive and very effective at adding fire and effervescence to your home...! These little glass votives have gotten a high-style makeover with a little swirled…

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We are ushering in the beauty of Autumn’s arrival with these beautiful paper lanterns. The paper we used is diffusing paper from Roylco and it creates a beautiful effect. Supplies Needed Diffusing …

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I decided to ask the children to paint a Chinese lantern. I first saw the Chinese lantern’s display in Chinatown while I was in Singapore

Art 8 students will be painting small paper lanterns to use up some excess acrylic paint and recycled lanterns that I thrifted while visiting family downstate! I cannot wait for them to brighten up...