Celebration of Life Ceremony: DIY Lighting

3 Tips to Celebration of Life Lanterns:

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These DIY tin lanterns are an inexpensive and environmentally friendly decoration for any memorial or celebration of life ceremony. Most importantly, they create a homey, intimate atmosphere for friends and family. Here are our tips on how to make them:

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1) Can It:
Stock up on cans of all sizes! The variety will only add to the rustic, at-home charm. Remove labels easily by soaking cans in hot, soapy water for 10-15 minutes.

2) Just Chill:
Fill the cans with water and place in freezer until completely frozen. This will prevent the cans from collapsing when you “hammer” your design.

3) Get Creative:
Hammer your design—be it your loved one’s initials, a heart, etc.—gently into the can with a nail (using a wrench to stabilize your hand). You may want your lanterns to hang, light a pathway, or simply set the mood at the table. In every case, they’ll create a pervasively warm atmosphere through the projection of your design.

What design would you create for a celebration of life lantern? We look forward to your comments below.

More of SevenPonds’ “Practical Tips”:

• Memorial Planning Ideas: The Memory Jar
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• Planning a Life Celebration: Memorial Runner