DIY Tissue Paper Luminaries

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tissue paper luminaries

As the Halloween decorations come down, I find myself searching for inexpensive fall decorations that can even carry on into Christmas. I took an idea I saw on Martha Stewart and turned it into these DIY tissue paper luminaries. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but it only cost $7 for all three! The tutorial is below, but if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below.

Materials:


1 Pack of multi-patterned or colored tissue paper. The thicker the better.
3 Tall votive candle holders
3 Candles or electronic candles. I picked up these battery operated candles at the Dollar Tree for $1.
Tape
Scissors


Step 1: Cut a strip of tissue paper from the color you want on the bottom of your votive holder. Fold up the bottom edge of the strip to form a smooth edge for the bottom of the holder. Use tape to fix it to the bottom of the holder as pictured above.


Step 2: Do the same as step one with the second color of tissue paper. Be sure to fold the bottom of the strip up a bit to form that smooth edge.


Step 3: Repeat step 1 with the last color of tissue paper, but this time, make a fold on the bottom and top of the strip of paper as pictured above. This created a smooth edge for where the tissue strips meet and for the top of the votive holder as well.


Step 4: Place the candles inside the holders and enjoy!

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Kathleen is a homeschooling mom of four boys with a serious case of the Wanderlust bug. Her love of travel extends to her children, and has resulted in the family visiting 48 states to date, and traveling nearly a third of the year. She is the owner of LifeWith4Boys.com where you will find information on Family Travel, recipes, reviews, lifestyle and more.

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28 comments

  1. Colleen (Shibley Smiles)November 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    What a great idea and easy.

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  2. HilLesha O'NanNovember 2, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    So pretty!

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  3. Anne - Mommy Has to WorkNovember 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Those are so pretty and easy too!

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  4. Kelly @ A Girl Worth SavingNovember 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    What a great way to decorate for the seasons. Great tutorial.

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  5. BillieNovember 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Those are gorgeous, I wonder if I can give it a shot.

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  6. Simply Being MommyNovember 2, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    What a neat idea and I love how they turned out. It doesn't hurt that it was a super cheap project as well.

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  7. The Rebel ChickNovember 2, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    You are a genius. I would never have guessed that these were homemade!

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  8. MellisaNovember 2, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    These are such pretty decorations!

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  9. CourtneyNovember 2, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    wow these are beautiful!

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  10. Rachel @ Following In My ShoesNovember 2, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I saw this on Pinterest! I love it.

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  11. Lolo @ Crazy About My BaybahNovember 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Those are so pretty!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Those are very cool. I really like the paper.

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  13. LeilaniNovember 3, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Very cute!

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  14. TheresaNovember 3, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    I love how creative you are. Your DIY posts are some of my favorites out of everything you share.

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  15. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.comNovember 3, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    What a cute idea.

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  16. UnknownNovember 3, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Very pretty!

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  17. AlisonNovember 3, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    This looks so amazingly easy! That I could even do it LOL.

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  18. SheriNovember 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    That looks really great!

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  19. Emily - faliLVNovember 4, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Wow! Looks awesome! These would make great gifts!

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  20. Notorious SpinksNovember 4, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    These are neat and easy. Too cute.

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  21. Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy)November 4, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    These look awesome!

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  22. Penelope (NYC Blogger)November 4, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Well, they look great, like store-bought.

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  23. Tricia NightowlmamaNovember 5, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    they are adorable and would make great gifts too. love it so creative

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  24. Mom FoodieNovember 5, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I like that these will cover all the holidays, and look good year round if they match your decor.

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  25. Marcie W.November 5, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    What a great craft idea, especially for this time of the year.

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  26. JennNovember 6, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Love it! Wonder if this would work with leftover tissue paper after birthdays, showers, etc.

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  27. DonnaNovember 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    So pretty! Oh, and I think I can do this! :)

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  28. KathleenNovember 6, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Jenn, they would definitely work with any type of tissue paper and really any size container.

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