Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Hanging Tea Light Lantern



You can purchase the Silhouette design file here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222


You can purchase the SVG and Cricut compatible file here: https://www.jamieandjenn.com



Reindeer Hanging Tea Light Lantern
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6347

Hanging Tea Light Lantern 
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6181



Gnome Hanging Tea Light Lantern

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Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6694



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Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.4111

Star David Tea Light Lantern
Cricut grouping measurement: W 9.8722

Nativity Hanging Tea Light Lantern 
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.5556
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Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.5514
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Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.4111
Santa Belt Hanging Tea Light Lantern
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6444
Star Hanging Tea Light Lantern
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.3833

Christmas Tree Hanging Tea Light Lantern
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6639



Hanging Tea Light Lantern (Flameless)-JMRush
Lantern size: W 2.5 x D 2.5 x H 5”
Cricut grouping measurement: W 11.6181


This Flameless Hanging Tea Light Lantern features cut outs and when vellum paper is used, a layered transparent frosted glass effect is created. This lantern has a secure bottom that allows it to be hung and still allows access to the tea light on/off switch. This design is compatible with both 8X12 and 12X12 mats. 

 You can purchase this Silhouette design file or SVG bundle here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/485222

You can purchase this Cricut compatible SVG design file here: https://www.jamieandjenn.com

1.Cut design pieces. ( I used double sided card stock and vellum paper) This tutorial is being used for multiple design files. Yours may vary from tutorial images.
2. Fold all score lines. 
3. Line up the two lantern window pieces. Apply glue to the long side tab of the lantern and secure to the other lantern window base piece.
4. Glue the vellum paper to the window panels; centering around each of the cut out sections.
5. Apply glue to the other long side tab of the lantern window base and secure to the inside of the other lantern window base piece; creating a box.
6. Apply glue to one top tab and secure the top tab to the inside of the next angled triangle.
7. This is what it should look like:)
8.-10. Repeat for the rest of the top tabs until fully enclosed.
11. Image of the last two tabs being secured.
12. Apply glue to the inside of one of the circular hanger pieces. Align with the other circular hanger piece and secure.
13. Apply glue to the bottom two tabs of the Lantern square base and secure to the inside of the sides. 
14. Repeat for the two top tabs creating a shallow box.
15. Apply a dab of glue to the inside of the lantern tea light base just under the slot. (This will help to secure the tab when it passes through.)
16.  Tuck the end tab into the slot creating a circular tube shape.
17. Secure until dry.
18. Place the narrow circular ring piece and square piece over the tube shape you just created.
19. Apply glue to the outside of the tabs on the square side and secure downward to the square piece.
20. Flip this piece over so the circular side is up. Apply glue to the outside of the tabs on the circular side and secure downward to the circular piece. Apply glue to the tops of the ring and tabs and secure the thicker circular ring to the top.
21. This is what it should look like:)
22. Place a flameless tea light candle inside the lantern square base; centering it. Apply glue to the bottom of the square side of the combined 
lantern tea light base. Place inside the lantern square base and secure.
23. Apply glue to the inside edges of this piece and place the lantern window piece inside the box. Secure until dry. I finished this lantern with a ribbon:)


Bottom Image:)


Gnome Hanging Tea Light Lantern


1. Follow the above directions for the lantern base. (You will only have one set of the gnome decor in this file.) 
2. Using pieces of foam adhesive squares, attach the mustache to the top of the window; centering it ( make sure you chose the side that the circle hanger faces). Glue the belt buckle to the center of the lantern base. Curl the holly as you like.
3. Glue the nose to the mustache. Glue the red holly to the holly leaves.
4.  Using pieces of foam adhesive squares, attach the brim of the hat just above the nose/mustache.
5. Using enamel jewels, decorate the holly. I finished with a small pom pom glued to the top just under the circular hanger:)


Santa Belt file additions:)


21 comments:

  1. Can the batteries be easily replaced for the lantern designs?

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    1. Hi:) The flameless tea lights that I use have the battery located on the bottom. ( I added a pic above:) My design allows for those batteries to be replaced through the bottom opening. So, I guess it depends on the tea light you select? Hope this helps:)
      Jenn

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  2. Hi, Would I be able to make the lantern bigger?

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    1. Hi:)
      I don't think the tea light parts will fit right if you enlarge it. I do offer some full size lanterns here:https://www.jamieandjenn.com
      just type "Lantern" in the search box:)
      Thanks!
      Jenn

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  3. Do you glue the tea light to the base as I find it difficult to switch the light on and off not being able to hold the tea light.

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    1. Hello:)
      Yes, you can glue the tea light in if you wish. I made the base large enough to fit different sized tea lights.
      Thanks so much!
      Jenn

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  4. I'm a bit disappointed in this design. The tube contraption to hold the tea light in place blocks the light, so it doesn't shine through the bottom third of the design. It looks much better without the whole tube. I think I'll just secure the tea light to the bottom somehow.

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    1. Hello,
      Sorry for your disappointment. I wanted to create a flameless tea light lantern that was secure so the it could hang and have the on/off switch accessed with ease. I am sure you could use hot glue and forego the tea light cylindrical camber:)
      Thanks,
      Jenn

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  6. I didn't use the interior for the tealight and put the lantern loosely on the ground. That works great. The tealight isn't visible anyway because of the window paper and therefore it doesn't matter. :-) Now I can use any tealight and can also switch it on and off. Thank you for the nice lantern.

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  7. I purchased several of these as an SVG file on the Silhouette Design Store. But, when I uploaded into my Cricut Design Space, the size of all parts grouped together was 4" x 4. " How tall are the lantern pieces supposed to be for a standard tea light to fit?

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    1. Hello:)
      I am adding measurements to my blog along with the tutorial:) Thanks so much!
      Jenn

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  8. Are you supposed to mirror one of the side pieces? It looks that way in the photos, but it's not anywhere in the directions.

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    1. Hi Ellie, All the pieces that you need should be in the file. No mirroring needed:)
      Thanks so much!
      Jenn

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  9. Hi, I used purchased the snowflake in 2020. The template said it was 2.5 x 5. I was able to upsize it to 3.5 x 6 and still cut on 8.5 x 11 cardstock. I had to fiddle a bit with the base to get the size right but I did after 3 attempts. I left the tea light wrap out and left an open base so the lantern could just rest over a tea light, so no hanging option there. The design is very neat and well made and I am now looking at other designs from you. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you so much for the kind words:) I love that you were able to adapt the file to fit your need.
      Thanks! Jenn

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