February 13, 2008
Dramatic Lighting on the Cheap!
Last year I had a matchmaking party at my apartment. I really wanted to hang paper lanterns all over to give the space a romantic feel. The problem with paper lanterns is that they all require individual electric sockets. Being that I am very frugal, I decided to achieve the same effect in a different way. I used white holiday lights to keep the lanterns lit, and the end result was gorgeous.
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Materials:
1/16-inch fabric cord
3 paper lanterns (pealriver.com)
2 strings of 100 party lights (cudge.net)
Twisty ties
Clear packing tape
Note: The number of lanterns and lights will depend on the size of your room and the amount of lighting you need.
Directions:
1. Measure the length between the two walls you’ll be using to hang your lanterns. (Make sure there’s an outlet close by.) Add about six inches on each side to your measurement.
2. Using your measurement, cut the amount of fabric cord needed.
4. Tie the cord securely around the cup hooks at each end.
5. Hang your paper lanterns along the cord.
6. String the lights around the cord loosely.
| 7. When you reach a paper lantern, make a loop with the lights. Fasten the open end of the loop with a twisty tie (used for closing garbage bags), and drop the loop inside the lantern. Continue until you reach the opposite wall. |  |
8. Using clear packing tape, tape the excess lights down the wall, and plug in.
Posted by DIYnista at 1:01 p.m.
A fantastic site, and brilliant effort.
The site very professional! Keep up the good work! Oh yes, one extra comment - maybe you could add more pictures too! So, good luck to your team!
Posted By: Vardenafil
2008-11-18 3:33 PM
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