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Ikea lantern - Brighten
your summer evenings
For that soft glow that memories are made of, try our dressed up lantern from Ikea. Start with a plain black lantern and choose white, beige, or a pastel spray paint. Add our downloaded papers for a look that you won’t soon forget. Use two sheets of paper back-to-back against the outside of the glass. Double-sided tape will hold things in place. Paper all four sides of the lantern, including the door. Hang multiple lanterns over a dining table, spread around a great room, or place strategically on a porch for just the right amount of romantic light.
Tip: These make terrific gifts that the recipient will love!
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Sweet treat tags
Make delectable summer party favors using our downloadable tags and wax paper bags. Fill these with cookies, candy, salt-water taffy, and other yummy summer treats. Give to guests at showers, tea parties, weddings, etc. Cut the edges with pinking shears for an heirloom feel or use other shaped scissors for an innovative decorative edged look.
Tip: Fill bags with salt-water taffy and use
scallop-edged scissors to mimic waves.
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Recycled paper beverage carrier
Instant picnic! What a great gift! Leave this on a coworker’s desk as a special treat or make up two and invite a friend to join you in the park. There will be happy memories galore to create when you make and give this nifty carrier. Best of all, it’s so simple and inexpensive. Recycle a paper beverage carrier using paper and a tag from our download section. We used double-sided tape to attach the paper. Our version includes a soda, a sandwich, an apple, a flower, and silverware. A cloth napkin adds an elegant touch to this literal “lunch-to-go.”
Tip: Choose a soda in a vintage-type bottle for an added touch of nostalgia.
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Light up the night in style
Add some crystal sparkle to your summer evening with this precious candle holder. Purchase colored jars at the craft store and make handles for them from bailing wire. Next, adorn the handles with beaded garland in your choice of hues. Add sea glass in a coordinating color and a glass votive, and, voila! You now have a beautiful candle holder to brighten your party or give as a gift.
Tip: Try tiger’s eye marbles in the color of your
choice
instead of sea glass for a more nostalgic look.
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Home plate
This lovely creation is sinfully easy to make.
Choose a small platter (5 1/2 X 7 ), download the rose paper from our site, and customize with your own house number, and you’ve got a decorative element that’s truly personalized. Add the number using a stencil or rub off numbers from the craft store. We used mod podge (decoupage medium available at the craft store) to adhere the paper to the plate. For outdoor use, weatherproof with urethane.
Tip: This “instant heirloom” makes a perfect wedding or housewarming gift.
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