New decorative lanterns by Di’s Studio Designs!!!

Fall Foliage Decorative Lantern by Di's Studio Designs.

Di’s Studio Designs has added something new to the line of handcrafted decorative candleholders—wooden lanterns! 

I’ve wanted to create lanterns for quite a while, but so many other projects and priorities cropped up that I just had to file the idea in the back of my mind to try later. The idea came to me a few years ago when I made an Asian-themed wood decor table tray. I just fixated on the lanterns and thought…“That could be a stand-alone design!”.

Asian Tea Party hand crafted wood decor by Di's Studio Designs.

Somewhere in the deepest recesses of my mind, I started visualizing what I wanted my lanterns to look like once I finally got around to the project. The simple lines remind me of Japanese design (which I have an affinity for), and lanterns—with their intrinsic relationship to gardens—are perfect for use with faux florals.

Image from Pixabay, 2020.

Lanterns of all shapes and sizes are making their appearance in weddings…And what goes hand in hand with weddings? Flowers!

Image from Pixabay, 2020.

While exploring Pinterest for Fall wedding themes (as part of my research into the latest trends), I found some striking fall floral color schemes and lantern ideas. Then, I got to work on the floral designs for my lanterns, inspired by my previous Asian Tea Party project. 

As usual, I bought wood from Balsa Wood Inc., florals from Michaels and Factory Direct Craft, and votive holders and LED candles from Michaels. 

All my wood pieces are hand-cut (except for the base and top, which I bought pre-cut from FDC) and assembled using wood glue and nails.

Next, the bare wood is painted, painstakingly building up several layers of paint in a technique that creates a weathered wood effect. All my finished wood pieces are then protected with varnish and felt pads, making them durable and long-lasting.

The florals and decor are all specially chosen for each project. Once the “vision” becomes clear, I start carefully attaching each decorative element to the lanterns using heavy-duty e6000 glue, which is incredibly strong!

For this fall season, I decided to make two different floral designs. The first one I call September Vibes, and this one plays with a color palette of green and golden yellow, reminiscent of the types of tree colors usually seen in September or early October.

September Vibes Decorative Lantern Candleholder by Di's Studio Designs, 2020.

The second floral design is called Fall Foliage. This version incorporates more of the deep red or wine tones that start to make an appearance in October through November.

Fall Foliage Decorative Lantern Candleholder by Di's Studio Designs, 2020.

My lanterns (and all of my hand-crafted decorative candleholders) are not made for the outdoors and are not recommended for use with open-flame candles. They are made with LED candles in mind (which I usually buy from Amazon or Michaels), which makes them charming, safe, and simple to operate. 

These new lantern projects were so much fun that I plan to create more floral designs for the Spring/Summer. The supplies are already purchased and waiting, and work may begin as soon as December…but more probably January! (I have a couple of Celtic art pieces to finish first!)

Visit http://disstudiodesigns.com/decorative-candleholders.html for these and more seasonal decorative candleholders by Di’s Studio Designs. Please feel free to comment, message, or email me with any requests or questions! 


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