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Handmade Lanterns for Garden Party

Make your summer garden party colorful with this handmade lantern strand - perfect for illuminating your patio! Your summer party will have a little extra color with this easy glowing craft.

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#5976 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

Fabric Creations™ Soft Fabric Inks - White, 2 oz. - 25972

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Fabric Creations™ Soft Fabric Inks - Aqua, 2 oz. - 25991

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
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Fabric Creations™ Soft Fabric Inks - African Violet, 2 oz. - 25995

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
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FABRIC CREATIONS TOOLS - SPONGE CUBE SET 4 PC.

Number Needed: 1 $3.29
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instructions

Other Supplies

Fabric Creations™ Soft Fabric Inks - Turquoise, 2 oz. - 25990, Fabric Creations™ Block Printing Stamps - Small - Square Sprial Geo #27183, Ten plastic beverage cups, White string of 10 lights, 12" x 12" Fabric square of the following colors: red; purple; yellow; turquoise, Sheet of paper, Pencil, Scissors, Craft glue, Stencil, Wood-burning tool (optional)

Instructions

  1. Create a pattern from the beverage cup by holding a pencil on the top of the cup and rolling on the paper to draw the curve. Line up the top line with the cup and now place the pencil on the other end of the cup and roll to draw the curve. Cut out pattern.
  2. Lay pattern on each square of fabric and trace pattern shape.
  3. Place foam mat under fabric square and begin stamping as shown. Let paint dry.
  4. Heat set paint according to manufacturer's instructions.
  5. Cut out fabric shape and glue onto beverage cup. Trim as necessary.
  6. Melt a hole in the top of the beverage cup just large enough to insert the light bulb and holder.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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