

Glue the tabs on the inside of the lantern to connect all the sides and bottom.įor tips on creating this delicate paper cut, see the FAQ section on my website. It’s not 100% necessary, but it will give you some really nice creases and make it easier to glue later on.)Ĥ. (Hint: I like to use a bone folder for this. Fold each of the sides and tabs as shown. Glue your vellum to the inside of the lantern.ģ. You can print off the template and cut out the shapes with an X-acto knife, but it will be tedious.)Ģ. (Hint: I’ve included a pdf version of the file if you don’t have a cutting machine. Cut a piece of vellum to fit across the four panels. Maybe watch the Beauty and the Beast trailer a couple times while you wait). Use your cutting machine to cut out the card stock (be patient: this cut is quite intricate and takes roughly 15 minutes to complete. A Cutting Machine (I use a Cricut) or X-Acto Knifeġ.I’ve had a couple requests in the past to show how I put these lanterns together, so I thought I’d give you an overview of the process this time around. I’m tellin’ you, these designs just keep getting more and more intricate! I thought I’d pretty much reached the limit in the details department with my last paper lantern design, but I think this new paper cut proves differently. Feast your eyes on this one-of-a-kind, delicately designed, Beauty and the Beast paper lantern.īe sure to check out my other Disney paper lantern designs in this series! So, if you’re anxiously awaiting the new, live-action remake of this classic Disney film, I have a feeling you’re going to love today’s freebie. I’ve been hard at work designing a new die cut for my Disney Paper Lanterns Series, and I’m so excited to unveil it to you today! If you’re as big a Disney fan as I am, then you are probably well aware of a certain movie trailer that came out last week.
