Paper Gems Table Décor

by Emma Jeffery

Color can liven up any room, even when it's just temporary! In this article, you'll learn how to make gorgeous paper flower pots and mini paper lanterns using the Fiskars® Paper Gems Templates. This is a super easy project tutorial that can add a ton of color to your table the next time you feel like hosting a springtime get-together, Sunday brunch or holiday celebration.

Tools used

Steps to make a Flower Pot:

1. Trace the template. Start by selecting the Fiskars^® Paper Gems Quartz Template and your colorful cardstock. I chose pretty pinks and yellows to coordinate with the flowers I was adding to the table, but you can select any color you like best. Place the template on top of one sheet of cardstock. Using a pencil, trace around the perimeter of the template to outline your shape.

2. Score the template. Next, using the Fiskars^® Paper Gems Stylus, score along the lines within the template. These will become your fold lines.

3. Cut out the template. Cut out your traced shape along the pencil lines using Fiskars^® Original Orange-Handled Scissors™ (8").

4. Fold. Fold the cardstock along the scored lines. This will bring your shape to life.

5. Glue the tabs. Apply adhesive along the tabs of the cardstock shape.

6. Assemble the paper gem. Bring the folded shape together and secure in place by pressing along the adhesive on the tabs. This will leave you with a gorgeous paper gem that can be used in decoration all on its own!

7. Cut away opening. To create the flower pot, cut away the final facet on the Quartz shape, to create an opening for your flowers to fit into.

8. Add votive. Place a small glass votive inside the paper shape to hold the flower and any water if you are using fresh flowers.

9. Add your flowers and enjoy!

Step to make a Lantern:

1. Trace the template. Hold the Fiskars^® Paper Gems Lantern Template on top of a sheet of cardstock. Using a pencil, trace around the perimeter and inside openings of the template.

2. Score the template. Using the stylus, score along the lines within the template.

3. Cut out the template. Cut out the shape along the pencil lines you marked using your scissors.

4. Cut side openings. Using the Fiskars^® Easy Change Detail Knife, cut out the side openings. This will allow light to shine through your template. For a different project, you could always leave these filled in and use the lantern template to create a taller vase or container to hold items.