Martie's "Use What You Have Holiday" Ideas: Cylinder Vases Two Ways
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 10:31PM HOLIDAY PAPER LANTERNS AND RIBBON WRAPPED VASES
This is a great way to use the cylinder type vases you get when someone sends you flowers! You can wrap the vase in ribbon as I did with the one on the left or you can make a cover for the vase using scrapbook paper or heavy weight wrapping paper to create a "tube" to slide over the cylinder and you'll completely change the look! So that the light shines through, use a hole punch or a fancy punch you can find at the hobby store like this one with stars. The light shines through and makes it look really festive.
If you plan to use a candle, be sure and put kosher salt, sand, beans, or something in the bottom of the vase so it won't crack from the heat of the candle.
small cylinder vase
scrapbook or wrapping paper
LED light or candle (if you use a candle, you have to put kosher salt, or something in the bottom of the vase so that the glass does not get too hot)
I have done these lanterns for lots of occasions-they are the perfect way to add a pop of holiday color without spending a fortune. You can use wrapping paper but I like the weight of scrapbook paper. See more paper lantern ideas for parties and weddings....
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