Fairy Lantern Tutorial

[@siliinnorway]

I love your comment at the end! I agree! Never put real fairies in to jars. :D

[@marymerlee]

Hi Nichola! I live in a 55+ community in the desert of Southern California. In looking for a project for our (mostly) ladies to do in our arts and crafts room I decided to share this with them. My was it a hit!!!! We just changed the tissue paper to frosted spray paint and we all just took off with it. Everyone was so absorbed and happy with the results. We did buy the fairy cuts from Gypsy Soul and they worked great! Thank you for sharing.

[@casondrairvin7662]

Awesome! Wonderful gift for my young granddaughters! Every time they visit I have a surprise for them. Buying "junk" items from store is very boring. Thanks so much for inspiring video. We can always make these together also. Of course I will use glue gun for safety.

[@louisedery1049]

Could be fun to make them together!

[@KaraMarie23]

Putting real fairies in jars would be Fairy abusive.... Get it😂🙈

[@krystal5005]

*facepalm* That's cheesier than pizza bro

[@louisedery1049]

Got it, not to mention the fairy police will find you and your crafting days will be limited!

[@gabrielacordova1382]

Hahahaha yea

[@shelbyk2193]

haha classic

[@shelbyk2193]

@Warren Carlos haha

[@pamelaj7943]

I used a swirly-patterned tissue which gave it a Van Gogh effect. I also used little monster silhouettes for Halloween lanterns.

[@Mary-qx1zf]

Thank you so much for shairing :) and I love how you even added the fact how fairies are to be respected not captures. We love our fairy friends and would never cause them harm but some people especially young ones don't know any better. Blessings to you

[@PixieHillStudio]

Thank you +mary bratcher :) We're very mindful of respecting the wee folk here. Fairy play is fun, but it's important to be considerate of real faeries.

[@Mary-qx1zf]

+Nichola Battilana I agree

[@jeff94582]

LOVED your comment.......I am sorry to say, I DID put a real Fairy in a jar once, What happened makes me sad......I don't want to talk about it.........

[@PixieHillStudio]

I don't blame you for not wanting to talk about it! I'm sure it was a traumatic experience for all involved.

[@joshuaframpton4752]

jeff94582 n

[@reenabokaria2638]

Gone mad or what

[@louisedery1049]

Ugh this post totally ruined my day (*-*)

[@DesignsbyJoanieL]

I loved these fairy lamps. My granddaughter will love getting one of these. Your tutorial was given quite well, leaving the viewer with all needed information to complete one of these cuties!

[@ampsbucant7804]

the lantern is AWSOME, AMAZING, SPECTACULAR

[@joywalsh6150]

I love these! My fairies in my garden wouldn't come indoors but I've a feeling these would blend in really well on some window sills! I wonder if by changing the colour of the paper you could personalise them?

[@marykeiks2602]

so adorable... I think the fairy it's safe and comfortable... so cute and charming

[@lalitatiny]

I have no words t thank you for your prompt reply , Its not possible to buy online ,will try to make my own fairy......I live in INDIA................Loved your fairy jars...........God bless

[@susanhahaj3647]

I have become OBSESSED with making the fairy jars 🌸 thank you so much for the tutorial 💕

[@spg35fem]

i bought some of the fairy cutouts and intend to use them in the fairy lanterns as wedding decorations. they're so fun and whimsical! thanks for sharing the tutorial :)

[@louisedery1049]

Nichola, if you put a real fairy into a jar the fairy police will find you! LOL

[@qtmelly2012]

Such a sweet idea! Ideal presents for children and grown-ups alike!

[@Taitcreates639]

Was sent by Noreen Burke to your channel, love this beautiful idea. Tfs

[@OrangeMilkBlossom]

im actually slightly obsessed with this idea!🙊 I'm going to make it for my little sister as a birthday present! i can't wait

[@PixieHillStudio]

+jami s good luck and happy birthday to your sister! I hope she loves it.

[@OrangeMilkBlossom]

Nichola Battilana aw thank you 😊

[@CosmosFiddler]

Ive been thinking about doing this for months. I shopped around for all the supplies I wanted to use. I had to wait several weeks for the fairy cut outs. Tonight I started and found out wow, this is harder than she makes it look. The tissue paper breaks very easily and it didn't lay as neatly for me. Mine has ripples in it due to brush strokes. Somehow I got the idea I needed to paint the glue on the jar and over the tissue paper. So, I'm waiting for them to dry now. Maybe it will be awesome and different. But the tutorial's surface is so gauzy and smooth. I'm kinda disappointed it wasn't as easy after all the $ I put into it. I don't know how hard it would be to start over with these same jars.

[@PixieHillStudio]

+CosmosFiddler it might take a little practice to get the hang of handling the tissue. Please do NOT spend loads of money on this project. Use cheap school glue to cover the jars and discount store gift bag tissue. (Heck, you can even use glass food jars from your recycle bin to save further money.) A few suggestions: Don't fuss with the paper too much. Many wrinkles will work themselves out as the glue/paper dries. Work quickly. The longer the paper is wet with glue, the weaker it becomes and more likely it is to tear. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but you really do want to use cheap runny glue for the paper part. Thicker glue will pull at the paper and is more likely to cause it to tear. Save the good stuff for applying glitter and decorations. And if none of that works? Don't worry about it! Not every project works for everyone. (I can't knit to save my life.)

[@CosmosFiddler]

The glue dried and Im satisfied. The appearance is like crackled glass and the fairies are quite visible so I think it will be ok. I did use jars from peanut butter we ate over months and months because I like the idea of recycling, which drew me to this project in the first place. I was going to try to recycle gifted tissue paper in pastel colors but the first I used shredded under the brush. I finally got 6 jars done now. Tomorrow, glitter and decorating. I'll improvise on the rest!

[@1pinkypo]

Wow I love them they would look amazing in summer round the garden

[@nonutsnorris]

I keep ripping the paper !! Grrrr, but the wrinkles give it a frosted affect ! :)

[@lovealways_alexa]

nonutsnorris did you let it dry with the tissue paper? I just started and wanted things to be perfect myself. 😅

[@Purplemoonscape]

love the fact that you are wearing a platform 9 3/4" t shirt!!!!

[@lucilehall9315]

Beautiful! I think I just found my craft project for my next Ladies' Tea.

[@emilyjensen1777]

I like your shirt!! Harry potter all the way!

[@807Crochet]

I can’t thank you enough for this beautiful idea❤❤❤

[@karenbrown1311]

I love ALL of your stuff. Would that I could be this creative!

[@patrickgallant2450]

Lovely. This is going to be a great gift for a fairy lover I know. Can't wait to make it.

[@lalitatiny]

You are a sweetheart , helping me so promptly , if by any chance i succseed to make one , I would like to show it to you . HOW?????? My daughter 's birthday is in March , will try something...........God bless .....

[@Molbella]

Excellent video and a great way to create an easy craft for creative little minds.

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Molbella 2015 thank you! I've seen some of the results from little crafty people and they do me proud!

[@laracardoso2107]

Ola eu moro no Norte do BRASIL , Estado do AMAPÁ na cidade de MACAPÁ onde e corta pela Linha do Equador .Vários países são “cortados” pela linha do Equador: África: São Tomé e Príncipe, Gabão, Congo, República Democrática do Congo, Quênia, Somália e Uganda. No Brasil, essa linha imaginária está presente nos estados do Pará, Roraima, Amazonas e Amapá. Macapá é a única capital brasileira “cortada” pela linha do Equador. O seu Artesanato e FANTÁSTICO MARAVILHOSO VOCÊ ESTA DE PARA BENS.

[@kellycantu5324]

I absolutely love this idea. I just came across this video on Facebook and I'm going to make this as an addition to my unborn's nursery! I yet to find out the gender but if it's a girl, I'm doing this same way with a fairy but if I have a boy, I'm thinking a wolf maybe! Thank you so much for making this! Just subscribed to your channel as well! Can't wait to browse and see what other wonderful ideas you've come up with!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Kelly Cantu thanks a bunch for the nice words! Best wishes to the little bundle on the way.

[@rupalikalra3197]

So impressed from you nicola

[@HiItsIrene]

I JUST NOTICED YOUR T-SHIRT, LOVE IT

[@annamarie65]

i cant wait to make these, they are so cute, but i think i will do the baby dragons she mentioned and the butterfly ones...

[@FairiesOfDarkness]

yep, this definitely belongs to "things that make me happy" =D

[@samharman198]

Love love love this idea.

[@theorganicbeautygardenbyma5980]

Love your creations! Looking forward to making some for birthday gifts. No real fairies of course...

[@kheanabdon2925]

You're shirt and the lantern were amazing!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Khean Abdon thanks a bunch!

[@suebowen9876]

Thanks for this lovely project and promise to take care of my fairies

[@rosejames1436]

Adorable! Great project for the grandkids!

[@italianrayray23]

I made mine slightly different but they still turned out amazing thank you for this inspiration

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Rachel Brugioni that's great!

[@richayadav915]

impressive n amazing adorable I'll certainly give it a try to make it this Christmas

[@fifearte]

Felicitaciones Nichola, maravillosos trabajos. Muchas gracias por compartir

[@kayleighbonner7746]

felipe berrios njusjadjfj

[@animewarrior08]

Love this tutorial. I am so going to make some of these for halloween with halloween cut outs and some for Christmas as well

[@meganscott5]

I was just wondering why you need two different types of glue? What are each of the glues used for, what parts?

[@MademoiselleAsphodel]

They are adorable! Love these!!

[@germaine734]

Beautiful and gorgeous! had to laugh at the last statement! thank you for sharing.

[@PixieHillStudio]

+jerrygermaine fryc thank you for watching to the end ;)

[@TerryScrapbooking]

just magical!!

[@strandnixe1]

Absolutely fantastic idea. Love, love it. TFs HUgs Beate

[@mackenzieking2066]

this is amazing i am making this for my nanny for her birthday :D

[@noahsmommytn23]

Omg that's beautiful. I want to make one for my niece she would love it so much!

[@rosersmiles4678]

your so talented.^-^.awesome video.and great idea. those lanterns are so cute.

[@beckygarcia1436]

can't wait to try it

[@Canadian693]

Love it, TFS. Going to make some for sure, just need to find some fairies. Also new subbie here and nice to meet another Canadian!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Marieville55 how's it goin', eh? Ha! You can get the cut outs from alphastamps.com who will ship internationally.

[@heathersmith132]

I just Bought some cut outs and intend to make these for my co workers!! hope it turns out well!! not crafty savvy LOL

[@PixieHillStudio]

+primetime gaming just take your time, don't get too fussy, and I'm sure you'll do a great job :)

[@saloni3962]

that was soo pretty.

[@TayMayde]

That's soo cute! Question - can we use different color glitter or is it highly recommended to use white glitter?

[@iliana4326]

AMAZING JUST AMAZING I LOVE IT PPL OUT THERE DONT U AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cclarke9301]

Your laterns are far and away the prettiest I've seen on any you tube tutorial. Is there a source that might carry figures of horses or horse heads about the same size as the fairies shown? Thank you :D

[@PixieHillStudio]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the nice words. If you're in the US you can try gslcuts.com They manufacture the cutouts I use and have a horse shape set here: goo.gl/09dxAy

[@dinaadam329]

Amazing idea but can I ask how you lock the jar if the candle in

[@nrmejia]

beautiful. awesome project! thank you for sharing. love it

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Norma Gomez (Creative Imagination) thanks a bunch :)

[@etoileblue]

Soo pretty

[@meldonmcclarney9349]

When saying use tissue paper....like tissue paper you would put in a gift bag? Just making sure I have everything before I start this project. Also you mentioned using a thinner glue than school glue, what do you suggest? Would mod podge glitter work for the glitter glue portion?

[@ninimi02]

hello... you know a page, where you can print these fairys?! for example in black, and can cut out?!

[@scrapeahappy]

Very Pretty! Fun project!! I need to come up with a design for a boy!!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+scrapeahappy how about cars, trucks, ninjas, zombies, dragons? Not exclusively liked by boys but maybe more suited to your boy ;)

[@klickwitch3612]

+scrapeahappy Boys can make fairy jars too. But if your child isn't interested in Fairies, you can switch up the silhouette with anything. Dragons, marine animals, insects, mythical monsters, ect

[@thebeastPS3]

I did it and its just amazing.

[@Viperdwarrior177]

I love your idea of making fairy lantern. Can you please tell me how you created these fairy figures?

[@jamielynnp24]

I'm confused at the part that you say it's not permitted to make these commercially? I've been going to craft fairs for a long time (since I've been a kid in the late 80's) and have seen things similar to this being sold. My grandma had something similar to this years ago. It had a silhouette of an elephant but no glitter and she used regular tea lights.

[@PixieHillStudio]

+littlered13 thanks for asking. Sorry if this is a bit long. It simply means you can't make this exact project commercially (to make money) or get paid to teach this exact project to others. You can give them away, make them for fun, make as a group project but if you want to sell them you'll have to add your own dose of awesomeness. If you're representing yourself as a maker/crafter/artist, and you want to sell something similar, you should be adding your own style and altering the project, not selling knockoffs. There's no reason to copy this project exactly, there are 100's of years of creative inspiration to draw upon! Check out shadow puppetry (which is what this project was inspired by), magic lanterns, hand shadows, Victorian silhouettes. I absolutely, totally, 100% encourage people to add their own flair, to be inspired and to make their own version of this project... just don't sell exact replicas. Think of it this way, you wouldn't copy a book word for word. You'd be inspired and tell your own story. People don't need to copy, they need to create.

[@Christirenee93]

I noticed you're wearing a Platform 9 3/4 shirt! That's awesome! if I could post pictures on here, I'd show you the one my friend made for my little Wizard. it's Cornish Pixies!

[@PixieHillStudio]

That sounds like so much fun! Watch out though, those Cornish Pixies can be cheeky stinkers.

[@Christirenee93]

+Nichola Battilana Of course! I definitely won't let them out. I can only imagine what they would do to my cats.

[@menduca007]

bellisimo y facil de hacer , gracias por compartir

[@gretiikovacs]

I like your T-shirt!!! And this tutorial was amazing!!

[@PixieHillStudio]

thanks!

[@ccsantana3875]

what type of paper can be use for the cut out? can it be regular paper? sorry idk if i missed that part 😔

[@ironhorse19]

Cc Santana you can use printer paper or alternatively photo paper. Also there are hundreds of fairy silhouettes on the Internet

[@user-jk3ev2zb4f]

WOW!!it's great idea..i'm going to do it but i have a question..the fairy cutouts can be out of paper too???

[@boraFAZER1]

I loved the idea!

[@diethildbrodersen1529]

i love how you advise people not to put real fairies into jars :-)

[@PixieHillStudio]

Some people don't know any better and we don't want them getting pinched ;)

[@nicoleshivers478]

You glue on the jar and gently rub glue on the top of the tissue?

[@benkenobisgirl]

Could you create your own cut outs? I'd love to have other creatures caught in my jars. Could you just cut out silhouettes from paper? Thanks!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+benkenobisgirl give it a try! No harm in experimenting :)

[@manasdas8309]

What is the height and width of the bottle ?! Thankyou . Had fun watching this video !✌🏼

[@ebrenalmodo7156]

Is it candle inside the jar? By the way it's wonderful! I'm asking it because it's hard to get little lights in my city so I was wondering if I could replace it with real candles. than you!

[@Scotlass92001]

Have you tried things with colored tissue paper .

[@d.rubyleetarot7642]

I super LUV these....thank you!

[@TheDisneyPotterfan]

can you use ordinary white tissues or does it have to be white tissue paper?

[@craftycarol1326]

Ho do you make the colored lanterns? They are very pretty

[@Kenowriter1]

This is such a great gift idea. I love it.. Thank you so much. I have to try it...!!!!!

[@mabel_yo0427]

Sorry another question. How many layers of tissue paper I need to place in the jar?

[@christineparker6745]

You are amazing! Thanks for sharing and also for the warning not to put real fairies into jars. They don't like that!

[@irishwilyndosdoscortes1202]

What paper is that?

[@jennglow4647]

So pretty😃

[@lorihartman9829]

I need to know the exact glue you used. I have tried 3 types of glue and the glue always showed through. Thanks.

[@karenbonett3633]

What kind of light is inside? A battery powered tea light?

[@gizanluca7944]

Very very very nice! I loved!!!

[@abbybesse1687]

I love this project! I want to make one!

[@wickedanjel1919]

These will be perfect gifts for all my godbabies...fairies for the girls n dragons for the boys...lol...1 question...which size fairies did u use or do i just need buy all 3 sizes??

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Wicked Anjel for standard pint sized jars I'd suggest medium or small if they are on the smallish jam sort of size.

[@chocolate11193]

Girls can like dragons and boys can like fairies?

[@sheridanmartin7345]

Which tissue paper is this? Can you link it here

[@gintow1977]

Beautiful craft! But don't like the wrinkles of the paper. Have you ever tried using frosted glass spray instead of covering the container with paper?

[@PixieHillStudio]

+DALMAR TORRES yes! A few things to consider: the spray is much more expensive than using tissue, more toxic, and takes longer, can drip, and requires several layers for decent coverage. To avoid the wrinkles using paper make sure to use thin, inexpensive, school glue, apply a liberal coating the jar, place the paper and smooth, then apply more glue on the outside. Applied neatly, and well saturated with glue, the paper should dry taut with no wrinkles.

[@gintow1977]

+Nichola Battilana thanks for the advise!!! I want to make them for my wedding, replacing the fairy with a couple silhouette.

[@jordanlaqua4331]

Are you using the same glue to put the tissue paper on and the glitter?

[@uhlyssaaa]

would they work if i stick the fairy cutouts on the pattern? my jar doesn't have a flat surface 😳

[@natashareneewoundedhead2363]

Could I use black vinyl for the fairy stencil ????

[@ChitownTraci]

Fantastic!

[@PixieHillStudio]

+Chi-townTraci thanks!

[@user-uo7sn3ie5j]

Thank you for this video. I just hope you answer my question. Can I put the LED lights outside the jar instead on the inside? will it be also have silhouette effect? i just saw your rotten dragon tutorial and you didn't put any light on the jar. instead you use the light as a background.

[@PixieHillStudio]

If I place mine in a window I can see the silhouette effect. If the light is quite strong from behind you should be able to see them. Hope that helps!