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January 16, 2013 · 8 Comments

Create a Fun & Whimsical Wall Installation with Paper Lanterns

Home Decor· Wall Art

Paper Lanterns Wall InstallationMy bedroom is painted a deep green/teal kind of color and for the longest time, I was stumped by the giant expanse of green along our headboard.  I wanted to fill the space with art or photos, but it would be prohibitively expensive to do so.  I made fern canvases which helped, but there was still too much empty space.  So the fern canvases got a new home, and I had an idea to use inexpensive paper lanterns for a fun and whimsical wall installation.  This craft would work perfectly for any home, but with the addition of candles could be the perfect wedding or event display!  Join me today as I show you how to create this look with a few simple supplies and inexpensive paper lanterns!

Paper Lanterns WallThe white pops perfectly against the green and the lanterns were the perfect cheap, quick and pretty solution.  If you are working with white walls, you might try the colored lanterns for the same look in the opposite manner.

Supplies needed to make your own paper lantern wall installation:

  • Paper Lanterns (I used the White Eyelet Lanterns and a variety of 12 in and 8 in white lanterns)
  • Fishing Line or Clear Thread
  • Clear Pushpins
  • LED Tea Lights

Installation is simple and only requires a few knots.

1.  Very carefully and gently open the paper lanterns and stretch with the included metal insert.  Be careful!  I broke several.  The eyelet lanterns are particularly fragile.

2.  Work with a partner to determine heights and groupings of the lanterns before hanging.  Odd number groupings work best.

3.  Tie fishing line to the top metal hook of the lantern.

lanterns fishing wire on top4.  Wrap the top of the fishing wire around the metal pushpin 5-6 times and secure with a knot.  Test to make sure the height is exactly where you want it.

5.  Insert the clear pushpin directly into the ceiling.  These lanterns are so light that a pushpin in the drywall is plenty to hold them secure (even with candles inside!)

lantern pushpinsOnce the lanterns are hung, take a rest on the bed and look up.  Aren’t these fun?

lanterns from belowI wanted to take the whimsy a step further though and make these lanterns twinkle at night.  Real candles would have produced the biggest fire hazard you’ve ever seen, but flickering LED tea lights?

Perfect.

lanterns glowing long line whiteSimply slide a single tea light into the bottom of the lantern and let it rest on the metal framework.

lanterns with led candlesOnce they are all lit and flickering in a pitch black room, the effect is absolutely magical!  They are the perfect solution to my big blank expanse of green!

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Amy Renea

Hey y’all! I’m Amy Renea, a freelance photographer and writer based out of Hershey, PA. I spend my days chasing children and chickens around the back yard, sipping on dandelion tea and munching on sweet potato chips. Come visit the Nest for All Seasons to learn more about my food, photography, DIY designs and modern garden living! www.anestforallseasons.com

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Comments

  1. Qwest says

    June 26, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I love this idea so much! I am totally redoing my room and I’m so going to use this!

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  2. Amy Renea says

    January 25, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Hi Laura and Maria!

    I am so sorry, but the walls were painted various shades of green when we moved in. I liked the previous homeowner’s taste, so we stuck with them! I believe they were from the Behr line at Home Depot, but I have no idea which exact color. I’m so sorry!!

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  3. Maria La Montagne says

    January 25, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Hi Amy, just love this idea, but what I really want to know is what color it is on your bedroom walls?
    I’m not the only one who loves this color, Laura commented and asked about it too is saw…
    Maybe its not available in the Netherlands…
    Anyway, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Love this idea!! I’m going to definitely try it out! I’m in love with that color green and have been looking for the perfect shade for months…do you mind sharing what color paint you have on the walls? Pretty please! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amy Renea says

    January 17, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Thanks Judy and Becky!!! I’d love to see a photo if you end up ding something similar Becky!!

    Reply
  6. Judy H. says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    How fun and sweet! Makes for such a lovely and light space! What creative thinking!

    Reply
  7. Becky D says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Oh my goodness Amy! I love this and my daughter is going to be crazy about it! Thanks so much for the inspiration ~ I will be showing her this idea tonight 🙂

    Reply

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