So I finally entered my first challenge! It was
Mod Paperie's Facebook Lantern Challenge. I wanted to create something unique using the lantern file that we had to use, so I thought this would be a perfect time to use some SVG files from
Lettering Delights. I love the details in their cuts, but they are very hard to do with the Cricut! I think they would be wonderful for the print and cut option that comes with the Silhouette (Yes, I am looking and saving..!!!). I created these lanterns for my Grandmother, who just happens to love hot air balloons!
**Warning--I don't think paper and fire mix very well, so if you are going to use these as actual lanterns I would invest in the new electric tea lights that you can find in the candle section of Target and Walmart!**
This is the only lantern where I put balloons on all 4 sides! The other ones I tried to break it up some with landscape images/cuts.
Again...the SVG files over at Lettering Delights are amazing but when cutting them at the 1-2 inch scale I think a machine other than the Cricut would come in handy. Don't get me wrong...I still love my Cricut, but a girl has to have options! It's like owning just one pair of shoes or just one purse....NOT POSSIBLE!
Oh all paper was DCWV and actually came from a baby nursery set. The muted colors just worked perfectly for this project!
