Self-made lanterns

Each year, the boss would buy paper lanterns to hang at the entrance. But this year he didn't seem to buy any so I decided to make my very own lanterns. It was two days ago. 

The first day, I made three lanterns out of the Pop drinks box. I cut it into 3 parts and started creating free-handedly. When I told my people that I was going to make some lanterns out of the box, they didn't believe me.

Finally, I showed then the outcome and they were like 'aik?'
So I hanged the 3 lanterns at the entrance.

On the second day, that was yesterday, I made another two lanterns 
out of the Friso box which was given by my customer. 
So I hanged them together with the others.

When I went back to the shop after my dinner, I realised that my lanterns were missing and six new paper lanterns have replaced them.

Ah well, the boss must have thought that my lanterns were not colorful enough. That prompted him to buy those new paper lanterns. Otherwise, he was still delaying. Only a few days left before the Mooncake Festival is here!

So have you played with the candles? If you did, I hope that you have taken a photo of it and post it at Chang Jiang.




Comments

  1. munSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Dear Wenn,

    I think the lanterns you made from boxes are very nice. Good that you went green and do recycling.

    Can't seem to find any candles at home so did not play with any.:(

    Good night. Sweet dreams.

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      Thanks, Mun!
      It's ok if you don't play with candles..

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  2. foongpcSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Oh made your own lanterns? Nice : )

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      Thanks, foongpc!
      I made those since there were nothing hanging at the entrance.

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  3. [SK]September 13, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    hahaha, your boss!! he surely did not like your self-made lanterns and quickly he went to get those nice paper lanterns to replace yours!! how funny~~ hahahaha.. :D

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  4. [SK]September 13, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    yeah, the mid-autumn festival is just a week away.. mooncakes and lanterns sales are hiking these few days.. :)

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:31 PM

      Not sure, I haven't bought any mooncakes yet..

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  5. ReanaclaireSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    I also dont know when is the real day.. now no more celebrating like during my younger days.. :)

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:32 PM

      Those were the days..
      it was fun carrying the lanterns..

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  6. Willie a.k.a ReptozSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Wow! A great idea on recycling but maybe your boss thought it will be better to use a real lantern.

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  7. Willie a.k.a ReptozSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Sorry, I can't participate in the competition due to time constraint.

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  8. HappySurferSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Like all bosses, they sometimes need a little nudge though I thought your lanterns are pretty too. Good try! Happy Lantern Festival, Wenn!

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks..
      Glad that motivated him to get moving..

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  9. linaSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Maybe you should wrap those handmade lanterns in coloured paper for him to like them. :)

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  10. HayleySeptember 13, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Good afternoon there! These lanterns are cheap and nice, very environmental friendly.
    There's a recycle lanterns contest here in Taiping Sentral, I've seen many DIY lanterns ;)

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  11. Twilight ManSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    How dare your boss buy new lanterns to replace yours? You should hang your lanterns around his car. Muahahahaha

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  12. Twilight ManSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Maybe your boss was worried that you will keep making the tin lanterns and they might cut your jari.

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:35 PM

      that might be his reason but I was only using cardboard..

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  13. Somewhere in SingaporeSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Good evening Wenn...

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  14. Somewhere in SingaporeSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Mid Autumn Festival coming ya...

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  15. Somewhere in SingaporeSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    The lanterns you made are so nice...

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  16. Somewhere in SingaporeSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Have a great weekend ahead...

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  17. ChrisAuSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Very Nice!

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  18. eastcoastlifeSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    He should have kept your handmade ones which are more precious. :)

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    1. wennSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:38 PM

      He didn't throw them away. I hanged them somewhere else.

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  19. YannieSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    My girls made this type of lantern at school. My sis had just informed, she went and collected my gift from you. Thanks Wenn.

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  20. Small KucingSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I remember when I was small we used milo tin and those condense milk tin and cut like this and mae into lantern

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