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11.26.19 By Angie Leave a Comment

DIY Photo Lantern Gift Idea

If you are looking for the ultimate personalized gift, look no further! This DIY lantern idea is customizable with any picture and everyone will love to find one under the tree. The best part is that this project is so easy to make. So, add one of these lanterns to your own home and make a few for gifts as well.

Supplies for this custom DIY lantern idea:

 

  • Darice Lantern (with panes smaller than 8×11)
  • Darice Vellum Cardstock
  • Inkjet Printer and Ink
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Darice LED Candle

photo lanternBe sure to choose a lantern where the windows are not larger than the pieces of vellum. Measure the window where you would like to add your image. Choose the image you want and print it on your vellum using an inkjet printer. You will want to make sure to print where it will fit inside the window you measured. Allow the ink to dry completely on the vellum. It will be wet when you remove it from the printer.

photo lanternCut the vellum to the size of the pane of your lantern. I was able to remove the pane from my lantern and trace it with a pen. If you can’t remove it, just measure and use a ruler to make the lines on your vellum.

photo lanternCut around the line with scissors.

DIY photo lanternOnce you cut with scissors, it is time to secure the vellum to the glass pane. Use a very thin bead of glue around the outer edge.

DIY photo lanternThen add the vellum to the glass. Remove any excess glue. Allow to dry completely.

DIY photo lanternAdd the pane back to the lantern if it was removed. Then just add the candle to the inside and light it.

You can see the candlelight through the vellum making the picture glow when lit.

The lantern looks just as good when the candle is not lit, however.

Making a DIY photo lantern is so easy and everyone on your gift-giving list will love to receive one.

So, get a lantern for every mom and grandma that needs a gift for the holidays and add a picture to the inside. You will have gifts made for under the tree in no time at all.

DIY photo lantern

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Angie

Angie blogs at The Country Chic Cottage where you can find creative crafts, vintage finds, home decor, and DIY all with a little farmhouse flair. Angie has been blogging for several years and is married with three kids. Stop by her blog where you will find everything from small, quick crafts to major furniture and home makeovers.

http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/

Filed Under: Craft Basics, Home Decor Tagged With: gift idea, image, lantern, photo, vellum

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