Adventure is out there: a fun mantra from an adorable movie. I’m stoked to be sharing my latest design in my Disney Paper Lanterns series today! The film Up is known for it’s sense of fun, unlikely friendships, and, of course, for making everybody cry from a 4-minute sequence that doesn’t even have any lines involved. So, I did my best to capture at least a portion of those feelings in this cute Up paper lantern design!
It’s been a little while since I’ve added to my paper lantern collection, but I always have a good time designing these intricate little pieces. I’ve even installed some fun shelves in my office to display my growing collection!
As a central figure to the story, I really wanted to capture all the quirky details in the Up house, and that is definitely the part that I spent the most time with (as you can probably tell)! Overall, I am just thrilled with how it turned out.
But, of course, this design wouldn’t be complete without Carl, Russell, and Dug the dog!
To learn how to assemble my paper lanterns, see this tutorial.
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website.
Like most all my paper lanterns, removing the final design from your cutting mat is as much of an art as the cut itself, so be sure to go slowly—especially around the details of the house.
Enjoy making this adorable Up paper lantern! Who do you know that would love this paper craft?
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 21 Comments on Up Paper Lantern
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TERRY SMITH
November 7, 2019 at 6:18 am (5 years ago)Oh I love this! I love anything Disney and Up is a favorite. Thank you!
Mandee
November 7, 2019 at 8:27 am (5 years ago)You’re welcome Terry! Glad you like it. 😊
Mary Ellen Torres
November 7, 2019 at 7:21 am (5 years ago)this is just wonderful thanks so much
Mandee
November 7, 2019 at 8:27 am (5 years ago)You’re very welcome Mary!!
Ange
November 7, 2019 at 8:24 am (5 years ago)The timing of this post is both amazing AND terrible! We are hosting an Up themed baby shower this weekend for my daughter and son-in-law. I already made your carousel as a decoration for it (subbing in Kevin for the horses!). Now I can’t NOT make at least one of these. I hope I can find the time. I’ve never done one before.
Thank you for sharing your talent. 🙂
Mandee
November 7, 2019 at 8:30 am (5 years ago)Nice! Love it when I post something that goes right along with someone’s plans!
Oh my goodness, I definitely need to see this unique version of my carousel that you’ve made (if you are willing to, email me a pic at mandee@designsbymissmandee.com)!! And if you can make my carousel, you can certainly put one of these together—they’re pretty simple. 🙂
Ange
November 17, 2019 at 1:03 pm (4 years ago)Sorry for not replying sooner!!! It has been a week since the shower and the carousel and lantern are still out on display. My daughter would like the lantern, she just had no way to get it home safely.
If anyone is wondering, waxed paper works to line them. As this was made on a whim, I had to use what I had on hand. I could NOT get parchment paper to work. It refused to stick to my mat!
I’ll send that photo now…
Charlotte Silber
November 7, 2019 at 9:02 am (5 years ago)thank you so much. So kind to share your talent.
Mandee
November 7, 2019 at 9:48 am (5 years ago)You’re very welcome Charlotte!
Kris Ohanu
November 7, 2019 at 9:06 am (5 years ago)Thank you for such creative and lovely items to craft!! I have loved each one, can’t wait to make this one!! Up is a wonderful story and this is perfect.
Mandee
November 7, 2019 at 9:49 am (5 years ago)Aww, thanks Kris! I’m so glad you enjoy my designs.😊
Judith
November 7, 2019 at 2:33 pm (5 years ago)All you lanterns are so cute. Thank you so much for sharing them with us,
Mandee
November 8, 2019 at 8:46 am (5 years ago)Thanks Judith!!
Cherie Findlay
November 11, 2019 at 3:26 pm (5 years ago)I like your display of your Disney lanterns. I may borrow your idea but I am having a problem with the lanterns I made. The tops are starting to curl and the boxes are losing their shapes getting distorted. Do you use a special glue for the vellum to prevent warping?
Mandee
November 12, 2019 at 8:22 am (5 years ago)Thank you! I’m glad you like my display—seeing my lanterns lined up like that makes me very happy. 😊
I just use good old fashioned hot glue when I make them. I just put a dab on each section (avoiding where the fold will be), and I’ve been able to avoid warping that way. Hope that helps!
Caitlyn Elliott
December 11, 2019 at 1:46 pm (4 years ago)Is it okay to substitute wax paper for vellum??
Mandee
December 12, 2019 at 8:28 am (4 years ago)Definitely! I’ve even had people use tissue paper to line some of my crafts, and that works too. Vellum tends to be sturdier, but I understand that it’s not something everyone has on hand. 🙂
StephRose
January 19, 2020 at 5:08 am (4 years ago)Hello, thank you very much for this lantern, it is beautiful as all others.
I’d love a Jungle Book one and a Cars one
And many Starwars ^-^ one for each movie or by theme : Empire characters, Rebellion characters, droids …
And Harry Potter’s too
I think you’ve guessed i do LOVE your lanterns, I’ve at least succeeded to gather materials to make some, as i don’t have a cut machine,i’ll try by hand hoping this will do.
Mandee
January 21, 2020 at 8:23 am (4 years ago)Thank you! I’m so glad you like it!!
And thanks for the suggestions—it’s always nice to know what people want to see next. Yes, I definitely need to do some Star Wars lantern designs! 😊
Tania
September 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm (4 years ago)É emocionante ver como são lindos seus trabalhos. Vou fazer uma estante como a sua. Ver ser o ponto alto da minha sala. Muito obrigada
Mandee
September 22, 2020 at 9:31 pm (4 years ago)How wonderful! It will be beautiful, cherry spot in your room for sure!!