Sunday, March 11, 2012

Origami Lantern Tree


Julia and I made this spring cherry blossom mini-lantern tree last week. Want to know how much I love it? SOOOOOOOOO MUCH! When Julia came downstairs the next day after I had added even more lanterns, she said "Oh it's so pretty Mom!" More of the actual creating process is described over at Julia's Bookbag.

I think it's the perfect way to usher in the new season, and it cheers me no end to gaze at it, especially since the weather is not very springy right now. We used origami paper to make the lanterns and tissue paper to make the cherry blossoms, which we just stuck on with tape. The lanterns are so easy to make; you can find my tutorial about making lanterns here.


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14 comments:

  1. needle and nestMarch 11, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Oh my goodness, it's so pretty!

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  2. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 12, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Thank you Michelle! It's been a great spot of cheer, we're having a rain/wind storm right now!

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  3. UnknownMarch 12, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I want one of these trees! It's just so so lovely :) And why don't you guys come over here today? The sun is shining, the sky is blue... its absolutely beautiful weather.

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  4. LuanaMarch 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    OMG....that is SOOOOOO cute!! I did something similar one time when I hosted a bridal shower at my house. Instead of the lanterns, I hung pictures of the bride as a baby/small child. Kinda goofy, but the bride loved it!

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  5. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 12, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    @Robyn: Oh you cannot believe how awful it is here today -- I'm afraid to go outside but I gotta...boo.

    @ Luana: I'm so glad you like it! I LOVE that idea for a bridal shower -- that sounds amazing....

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  6. silly eagle booksMarch 12, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I love it again. :)

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  7. Auntie AMarch 13, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    That is pretty! And a wonderful idea for a bridal shower or even baby shower center piece.

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  8. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 13, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Thank you Auntie!!! Totally agree about it being an awesome shower decor piece!

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  9. Bonnie Kaye Varga CooperMarch 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    This is so cutie! Who knew tissue paper could look so cheerfully blossomlike! well...probably a lot of people, but I am impressed! I feel like you need a mini Master Uguay to sit underneath and ponder the wonders of the universe...but thats just me :)

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  10. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Ha ha ha!!! You = funnay!

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  11. Danzel @Silver Shoes and Rabbit HolesMarch 20, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  12. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 20, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks Miss D -- I can never take it down....:)

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  13. Aloha AuntyMarch 27, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    This is so perfect! Cute cute cute. You are always so inspirational! Muah, Faith

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  14. Melissa@Julias BookbagMarch 27, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I'm so glad you like it Aunty!!! It really helps keep the grey sky blues away...:)

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