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Christmas Lantern

October 9, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

Christmas is my favourite time of year – and with only 11 weeks to go, I felt inspired to make a quick project this afternoon.

Materials:

  • IKEA Rotera 8″ lantern
  • red cardstock
  • narrow red ribbon
  • Cricut  + Very Merry Tags Cartridge (optional)
  • adhesive foam squares
I used my cricut to cut out the 6 reindeers to place on the outside of each window of the lantern. If you don’t have a die cutting machine, you can hand cut out a simple shape such as some stars, snowflakes, or Christmas trees (refer to photo below).
We are going with a red and white theme again this Christmas – I love the simplicity of red and white.

Did you spot the Dala horse on my mantlepiece? I discovered it at Kikki K this week and it had to come home with me:)

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  1. Jeni says

    October 9, 2010 at 12:55 am

    What a beautiful Lantern….
    Just love it

    Reply
  2. suzitee says

    October 9, 2010 at 1:13 am

    Kikki K is such a treasure trove of yummy goodies! Your lantern is just beautiful Lisa…and the simplicity of red and white is breathtaking. Well done for getting a start on your Christmas crafting!

    Reply
  3. Posie Patchwork says

    October 9, 2010 at 2:13 am

    Damn, i was just at IKEA in Sydney yesterday, just a gorgeous idea, love Posie

    Reply
  4. dutch sisters says

    October 9, 2010 at 3:07 am

    Lovely lantern! Another georgeous idea!

    Reply
  5. meri says

    October 9, 2010 at 3:20 am

    This is so beautiful!
    And Christmas already so near…

    Reply
  6. Leanne says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:36 am

    You are always full of such wonderful ideas.

    Reply
  7. Terriaw says

    October 9, 2010 at 7:57 am

    your lantern is beautiful! I love how much the red reindeers pop out against the white of the lantern. I think lanterns look so beautiful on the front porch or in a window. Thanks for showing us how to make this.

    Reply
  8. Bela says

    October 9, 2010 at 11:32 am

    Hi dear!!! I DO have a lantern just like that!!! From Ikea!!! A blue one! Do you think I can do such pretty artwork??? I will try!!! Thanks for sharing this cute work!!! Kisses!! Bela.

    Reply
  9. Corrie says

    October 9, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    oh so pretty! I love red and white for christmas time 🙂

    oh and must get the latest donna hay, didn’t see it at the shops today but would be great to take to hospital and drool over!

    corrie:)

    Reply
  10. Lillabilly says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    That brioche looks absolutely delectable!! It’s made me awfully hungry. And those lanterns! What a beautifully creative and simple idea that absolutely anyone could do – I just love it.

    Reply
  11. K-Sue says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:43 am

    They turned out really pretty. Is the foam easily removable? I could see little stick-ons for every event.

    Reply
  12. LG says

    October 12, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    this is so beautiful!

    Reply
  13. Monica Flores says

    October 27, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    This is simply adorable. Thanks for the inspiration!!!I am a new follower. Found you through Cricut chirp! Cant wait to see what else you have in store for us!

    http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:54 am

    This gave me an idea for decorating jarred candles. If I am successful with my idea, I will post it.

    Reply
  15. Gay Ferland says

    March 17, 2014 at 4:53 am

    I can’t find the reindeer anywhere, do you have ideas as to where to find it???

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 18, 2014 at 7:03 am

      Hi Gay – I cut the reindeer using my Cricut Electronic die cutting machine, and using a Christmas cartridge. If you know someone with a die cutting machine they would probably have a reindeer image that you could use.

      Reply
  16. Diane says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Great idea and clever on your part.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 13, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Diane 🙂

      Reply

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