Monday, 15 July 2013

paper lantern garland..................

I have just found a tutorial for some amazing paper lanterns designed by Carole Poirot. I can just imagine them strung across my garden ( I need to close my eyes very tightly to block out goal posts, paddling pool, play house, slide etc etc) my vision would involve a sophisticated picnic, lots of wine or fizz chilling in ice buckets, lovely food, floaty dresses, stimulating company and conversation. My lanterns would be wafting in the warm summer breeze - then I wake up to Nana I've dropped my ice cream or Nana I need a wee - I can dream

just adorable....................
I love the paper Carole has chosen.....................
have you fallen in love with them...................
now we get down to the nitty gritty....................
Huge thanks to Carole who has kindly given me permission to share her images and fabulous tutorial with you - just click here. 

I am loving the sunshine but I need to get back into the kitchen as dinner won't make itself................

talk soon x
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27 comments:

  1. jen15 July 2013 at 17:48

    Oh they are so pretty. Funny how all our dreams are interrupted by kids needing a wee! X

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  2. gilly15 July 2013 at 18:37

    Simply gorgeous... I was enjoying that dream too, a picture perfect party! Boo for the reality of having to cook dinner on such a beautiful day ;-)
    xx

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    1. sweetpea family17 July 2013 at 23:15

      thank you Gilly, your day out with your sister sounded amazing x

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  3. Clare15 July 2013 at 18:42

    So pretty, it's nice to dream sometimes, I hope you get your lanturns and picnic
    clare xx
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. sweetpea family17 July 2013 at 23:15

      I agree nothing wrong with dreaming and the lanterns are on my must do list x

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  4. Swallow Barn15 July 2013 at 19:45

    love them!

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  5. forgetmenotsblue15 July 2013 at 20:04

    What a fab idea. Love it! x

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  6. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 20:23

    Very pretty! I can see them hanging on my dresser :)

    Jones x

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  7. September Violets15 July 2013 at 20:29

    These paper lanterns are so delicate and pretty ... don't stop that dream, and let us see what you've made :) Wendy

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    1. sweetpea family17 July 2013 at 23:17

      on my list to make - I will share when I get down my evergrowing must do list x

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  8. the linen cloud15 July 2013 at 21:06

    They are so pretty ... I pinned this too ... such a great idea ... Bee xx

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  9. **Anne**16 July 2013 at 00:11

    They are so pretty.
    Anne xx

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    1. sweetpea family17 July 2013 at 23:18

      we all have such good taste - hope you have a go x

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  10. Kris16 July 2013 at 06:52

    I have been away, and am here to catch up now. Looks like you have been having loads of fun. Loved the cakes. Loved the raspberry plant, oops....sorry the football broke it. Loved hearing about drinking Pimms in the garden with sis and Mom.
    Those paper lanterns are wonderful!!!!
    XO Kris

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    1. sweetpea family17 July 2013 at 23:19

      your holiday sounded amazing, thank you for catching up with my blog x

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  11. Hazel16 July 2013 at 09:42

    I pinned it too! I love them... Thanks for sharing Sue. Hazel x

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  12. Gillian Roe16 July 2013 at 13:16

    Love these - they are so pretty! Thanks for sharing the link and info. x

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  13. seeds seams and upcycling16 July 2013 at 20:09

    I pinned it too. Love them

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  14. Hannapat18 July 2013 at 10:07

    What a great tutorial. Not sure how I missed this?! Definitely one to try. Thanks for sharing xoxo

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