paper lanterns ... think outside the square!

i have a thing for rice paper lanterns. 
they are such a cheap (like $10 - $20) easy way to update the light situation in any room. now that m3 make small adhesive stickers you can hang them directly onto the ceiling to cover a down light, you don't necessarily need a hanging light. i found this great idea via Parlour that involves jazzing up paper lanterns with coffee filters.

full tutorial here via Parlour

so then i got to thinking. 

if people are using coffee filters 
(of all things!!) 

what else are they using??

tissue paper over smaller lanterns - tutorial here

tissue paper over larger lanterns - tutorial here

or how about silk flowers & pom pom fringing!  tutorial here

a knitted/ lace version for a more natural look - tutorial here

even the quaint paper doily can play a role! tutorial here

the list goes on & on & on... 

aaghh paper lanterns....
 so cheap!

so cheerful!