Ribbon Lanterns

Martha Stewart

Do your own Ribbon Lantern like this one shown in the previous post.

Materials

1 paper box lantern

4 lengths of ribbon, each measuring 9 times the height of the lantern

Satin and grosgrain ribbons, 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide

Craft knife

Ruler

1. On one top corner of the lantern, measure 1/2 inch from the top and 1/2 inch from the side and mark with a pencil.
2. Using the craft knife, make a horizontal cut at the marked point toward the center, and equal to ribbon's width. Make another cut 3/4 inch down.
3. Repeat the process to make pairs of cuts on all corners of the lantern (except on the top and bottom panels.
4. Starting at one bottom corner, thread the ribbon through the 4 cuts on that side, loop ribbon over lantern, and thread other side, leaving an equal overhang on both sides.
5. Place another ribbon parallel to the first and repeat the threading.
6. Give the lantern a quarter turn, thread remaining two ribbons, looping over first pair.
7. At each bottom corner, knot the two adjacent ribbons together, about three inches down. Gather all ribbons, and knot together about 5 inches down from the first knots.
8. Trim bottoms of ribbons at an angle.

- Mum