Copy Paper Luminaries

Have all your materials? Good!

Measure the circumference and height of the container with measuring tape. Add approximately 1/2 inch (13 mm) to the circumference so there will be enough paper to overlap when it is wrapped around the container.

Use a pencil to mark the length and width on a piece of copy paper. Draw corresponding lines with the aid of a ruler. Use scissors or a paper trimmer to cut the paper.

Cut along one edge of the paper with decorative edge scissors or pinking shears. Be sure to stay as close to the edge as possible, using it as a cutting guide.

Pierce a hole with a small hole punch in the center of each scallop or pinked V. It may be helpful to dot the centers with a pencil before using the punch. This allows for more precise placement.

Use a larger punch to make a row of evenly spaced holes along the bottom edge of the paper.

Apply a strip of double-sided tape to one end of the paper. Wrap the paper snugly around the container, overlapping the ends. Try different papers—vellum, parchment, or tissue—for a variety of looks.

This tutorial is excerpted with permission from "All Things Paper: 20 Unique Projects from Leading Paper Crafters, Artists, and Designers" by Ann Martin and released by Tuttle Publishing.
 
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