DIY Pressed Flower Tea Bag Lanterns
Transform used tea bags and pressed flowers into delightful hanging lanterns that bring a cozy glow to your space.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 lantern
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Used tea bags (emptied and dried)
- Pressed flowers (your favorites, dried gently)
- Scissors (to shape the tea bags)
- Twine or string (for hanging)
- Battery-operated tea lights (to keep it safe)
- Glue (a brush-on or craft glue works well)
- Optional: small decorative elements (like ribbons or beads)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Tea Bags: Open and empty the used tea bags, allowing them to dry completely.
- Cut and Shape the Bags: Trim each tea bag into a semi-circle at the top for a pleasing lantern shape.
- Arrange the Flowers: Take your pressed flowers and carefully place them on the front of the tea bag.
- Secure the Flowers: Use a thin layer of glue to affix the flowers to the tea bag.
- Fold and Assemble: Gently fold the tea bag to form a lantern shape and use twine to secure it.
- Insert the Light: Place a battery-operated tea light inside your lantern.
- Hang Your Lantern: Choose a serene spot and hang your lantern.
Notes
Keep away from moisture or direct sunlight to protect the flowers and tea bags. Dust gently with a soft cloth to maintain beauty.
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