Today I thought we’d make some fun paper bag lanterns I saw in an old Martha Stewart entertaining book a long time ago. I’ve been thinking about doing a little “Welcome Summer” party with my kids on their last day of school. Nothing fancy but it will definitely involve the BBQ and some lemonade. I thought these would add the perfect festive touch for practically nothing and very little effort. Just what I was looking for!
Don’t you just love colorful paper bags? They are so versatile and can be embellished for all kinds of things. Plus they are only about $2.99 for 10 of them. The perfect price.
Here is a quick tutorial on how to make these paper bag lanterns:
Tada!
Repeat in a few different sizes and colors of paper bags and you’ve got yourself a delightful centerpiece for any party!
Add some battery powered tea lights and they are perfect for an evening dinner party. Ambiance anyone?
By the way, I spray painted that dark turquoise bag. I could only find white in that size and that just wasn’t working for me. The light didn’t come through it but it sure looked cute! 🙂
{this was what I posted yesterday over at Lolly Jane… thanks again for having me girls!}
This looks so festive! Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Bye,
Marian
you’re adorable! everything is always so color infused over here. Love it!
They look fantastic! Seriously cute and simple. Love them for outdoor bbq this summer. Thanks for sharing.
Who knew how cute a plain old paper sack could be? Great idea!
Oh my gosh! Pretty lanterns, pretty blog! I’m going to look around some more! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party!
Oops, I meant: please come over and link this up to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party if you get a chance. 🙂
These are fresh and cute.
What a great way to welcome the summer
I ♥ the idea and the colors… I’d love for you to share this at my link party. So cute! By the way I think I am your newest follower 😉
I saw the link to these on a friend’s blog and they’re really lovely. What a fab idea and thanks so much for sharing.
Fliss x
These are so cute! I have been looking for something like this for my daughters Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party that is coming up and these are perfect! Thanks for sharing!
These are great! Perfect for any type of party.
I would love for you to share these at my new linky party. http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party.html
Hope to see you there.
these look way fun!!
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I want to string them together as a sort of streamer all the way around my apartment 🙂
my fiance and our roommate might object…
GAH!!! These are so cute!! That is it! I am officially in love with you! 🙂 Following you EVERYWHERE! 🙂
ok, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOUR BLOG! I have been checking out all the different things that you have posted and I want to try everything…this could take awhile. What do I try first????
really like the idea but I am pretty sure they can be made with colorful copy paper. start by gluing the short sides of the sheet together, then score the center, fold accordion style and punch holes at the top and bottom. same effect and much cheaper.
Such a nice idea for inexpensive centerpieces; thanks Landee!
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Hi LANDEELU,
You idea about You idea about paper lanterns is awesome !! you are really a Genius.
Ok, these are ridiculously cute! Love this idea, Landee!
Thanks Linda!! 🙂
fabulous and colorful, i love it!
Thanks Kristen!! 🙂
Step three’s picture doesn’t really show what you mean; wish you’d been more specific.
Also, what did you use for lights? Surely not candles … Maybe battery-operated tea lights?
Oops! I do see where you said to use battery-operated tea lights … sorry. Still don’t understand step 3.
They look fantastic! Seriously cute and simple. Love them for outdoor bbq this summer. Thanks for sharing.