DIY Dimensional Paper Luminaries

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If you’re looking for a creative and unique way to decorate your home during the holiday season, then making luminaries might just be the perfect project for you. These beautiful candle holders create a warm and cozy atmosphere, and they’re surprisingly easy to make – as long as you have an X-acto knife and a whole lot of patience!

To get started, head over to A Piece of Rainbow, where you can find the full tutorial and printable file. The tutorial is easy to follow, and it includes all the information you need to make your own luminaries. You’ll need some basic materials like paper, scissors, and glue, and you can choose any patterned or colored paper that you like.

The best thing about making luminaries is that they make wonderful gifts, especially during the Christmas season when everyone tends to light a candle or two. Your friends and family will love these beautiful candle holders, and they’ll appreciate the time and effort you put into making them.

Of course, you don’t have to limit yourself to using these luminaries just during the holiday season. They can be customized to fit any occasion or season, and they’ll look beautiful no matter what kind of paper you use.

So why not give it a try? Head over to A Piece of Rainbow and check out the full tutorial and printable file. With a little bit of patience and some basic crafting supplies, you’ll be able to create your own stunning luminaries that will add a touch of warmth and beauty to your home.

. Visit A Pieceofrainbow.com for the full tutorial and printable file.

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It’s not really that close to Halloween as I write this, but as crafters we’re always looking ahead and spooky season is one of my favorites. If it’s yours, too, or you just like things on the Gothic side, you should enjoy browsing and stitching projects from Ars Onirika on Etsy.

There’s a lot of pop culture inspired designs with a dark twist, from Harry Potter to Beetlejuice, Lord of the Rings to Edgar Allan Poe.

The biggest section of the shop is just called Easy Cross Stitch, but it covers a lot of ground, from text-only designs to stained glass windows, tarot card-inspired designs (I was going to share this one called The Stitcher as it’s relevant to our interests) and a green absinthe fairy.

I decided to talk more about that one instead just because I wanted to call out that while it’s in the easy section, it is labeled more accurately as being an intermediate design, so check those skill levels if you’re a newer stitcher. This one measures 122 to 169 stitches, which comes out to 8.7 by 12.12 inches or 22.2 by 30.8 cm on 14 count fabric. The pattern notes don’t say how many colors it uses, but it looks like a lot. This would be a great one to make for lovers of Art Nouveau or who have a fancy bar.

You’ll also find a large section of medieval and gothic designs, which includes lots of designs inspired by medieval artwork; a fantasy and magic section, filled with Harry Potter designs, fairies, Outlander and more; and classic art patterns, which is pretty much what it sounds like.

There are also alphabets and samplers you can use to make your own projects, a few literary samplers, and a set of Victorian cat designs you can personalize with your cat’s name.

If any of that piques your interest, you should definitely head over to Ars Onirika at Etsy and browse through their designs. Let me know if you see something you like!

[Photo: Ars Onirika]

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