DIY Paper Pendant Light Kit

Here we go... the final giveaway of the holiday season and then it's back to regularly scheduled programming - artist interviews, tutorials, and the like. This time it is a chance to receive the brand new DIY Manhasset Light Kit from Zipper 8 Lighting [edit: now Aster + Quail] that gives you the opportunity to "illuminate your creativity" - what a great tagline!

Manhasset Pendant Light Kit - Zipper 8 Lighting

The Manhasset series has been very popular ever since Allison Patrick designed the first artichoke-style pendant light for the Zipper 8 Lighting Etsy shop [Aster + Quail on Etsy] a few years ago.

Manhasset Sheet Music Pendant Light - Zipper 8 Lighting

You might recall the ornament-sized version she shared here - so cute it practically went viral in the DIY world. You'll find a floral lantern in the shop, as well as lights made with crossword puzzles, maps, and children's books.

Artichoke Christmas Ornament DIY

With the Manahasset kit you'll be able to bring your own creative touch to a 12 inch (30.5 cm) diameter paper lantern. The best part of course, and the beauty of kits in general, is that you'll have the necessary lighting components and an instruction sheet at your fingertips.

Manhasset Pendant Light Kit - Zipper 8 Lighting

Decorate the included white circles with small drawings, a light watercolor wash, or stamped images to make a unique accent piece for your home. What a great project for teens and college kids to enjoy during holiday break! I'm thinking randomly stamped gold dots would be pretty. The kit could even be a fun alternative wedding guest book project, if you had each guest write a note or decorate a circle.

Adult supervision and assistance is required for younger children due to the use of a hot glue gun. Note that the included 11-foot white light bulb cord is wired for North American outlets.

Manhasset Pendant Light Kit - Zipper 8 Lighting

I can't go without sharing two more of my favorite Zipper 8 lights that Allison and her business partner Elizabeth will customize for special events. These beauties are inspired by hydrangea and peony blossoms. Crafted from hand-dyed paper petals, they glow from within thanks to a battery powered LED light.
 
Hydrangea Ball Centerpiece - Zipper 8 Lighting

Carrera Peony Light - Zipper 8 Lighting

Now about the Manhasset Light Kit giveaway... because it is so close to Christmas, it will be a quick one for U.S. residents only (our apologies, international friends). Just leave a comment on this post as your entry through Wednesday, December 17.

Zipper 8 Lighting will send the kit immediately so that the winner will (with any luck) have it in time to put under the tree. Please include a direct way to be notified within your comment as Blogger doesn't allow me to see the top portion of the form.

The winner will be selected at random and announced on this post as soon as she/he has been contacted. Good luck!

Congratulations to Annie, winner of the kit! 


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Comments

  1. Merry Christmas! Love the lanterns! devblev@gmail.com

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  2. My creative mind is just buzzing with possibilities! Fingers crossed!
    suzymcq5atverizondotnet

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  3. love the lights... such an original idea onourown4@yahoo.com

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  4. i love the one with small little flowers.. so darn cute! :) @ hi@charulajmera.com

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  5. Just love it! olgalynova@yahoo.com

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  6. How fun is this! tracitrumpet@gmail.com

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  7. Just discovered your website. Can't wait to explore it! Love the lights. (Especially the flower ones.) Looks like a fun project! karlapostell@aol.com

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  8. Absolutely beautiful. Would love to try this new project! JeTaimeMonet3871@gmail.com

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  9. Have loved these since the first time I saw them. Such fun. Lynn@celebrategreen.net Thanks for the opportunity.

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  10. I would love to give one of these beauties a try! Thank you!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  11. Awesome
    -hmiller456@gmail.com

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  12. Love this project. If I don't win is there a way I can purchase a kit?
    davismarie@yahoo.com

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    1. I'm glad you like it! You can purchase the kit via Zipper 8 Lighting: http://www.zipper8lighting.com/diy-manhasset-light-kit.html

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  13. akh5@hotmail.com Merry Christmas!!

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  14. Such a cute idea to use kids' drawings for this!
    molihua89 at gmail dot com

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  15. Beautiful light! bev dot frey at alaska dot edu

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  16. great design....love the lantern....bob

    bobcranedesign at gmail dot com

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  17. Those lights are so pretty! I love the floral ones.

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  18. Oh, the possibilities. Thanks for the opportunity. Merry Christmas!
    ellen_allen64@hotmail.com

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  19. Those are beautiful! I love the floral ones!

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  20. This is so cool! I love the ones that look like giant ornaments.

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  21. These lanterns are very beautiful

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  22. Absolutely beautiful lights, especially the floral!
    anutiedeb@gmail.com

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  23. Very En'light'ening (and pretty too)! Love them.
    Laura Reich
    lmreich21@gmail.com

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  24. Very pretty. Would love to add to my home.

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  25. Wow.i love the little flower.Its really amazing project to everyone.Now i am going to try this little flower.Thank you so much.
    Zarah
    Bizbilla B2B portal

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  26. thank you for offering a light........these are beautiful.

    love the warm glow...could be used year round.

    ks865 at att.net

    Kathy

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  27. Would love to win either kit. Thanks for the opportunity!

    kriskoch@charter.net

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  28. What a wonderful give-away! Thanks for the opportunity!
    createmyworld@windstream.net

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  29. What a wonderful project this would be for my students. It would look so awesome in our classroom! ( We hate overhead fluorescent lighting.) Thanks for the opportunity:)
    Barbara Paige
    gomakeart@aol.com

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  30. So clever - I love every version I've seen. Thanks for sharing the ornament post again, too. Adorable! eamylove@aol.com

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  31. Love the light kit. Thanks for the chance to win one! kjcolgan@hotmail.com

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  32. Perfect for my daughters whimsical wedding!
    bottoc@yahoo.com

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  33. Oh my goodness these are so beautiful! i have always wanted one!

    moonandstars0311@yahoo.com

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  34. They are all so amazing I love it!
    sharkmomma11@gmail.com

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  35. These are so neat! My kids would love to help make one. magpied.piper at gmail DOT com

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  36. ok, those are VERY cool. My daughter would love it - both the design and the finished product. cylis9@gmail.com

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  37. Pick me! Pick me! I love the concept and the DIY!

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  38. Thanks for a chance to win and hope you have a lovely holiday! schwabmom@gmail.com

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  39. The assembly would probably be the best part.

    asotv@aol.com

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  40. Thanks for letting me know about this product line. I'd love a chance to try it out with some handmade paper.

    Barb

    fiberheart@gmail.com

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  41. What a cool gift!

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

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  42. just thinking about this lamp over my little table makes me smile. Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win... and Merry Christmas to you. samanthyjane@yahoo.com

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  43. Would love this!!! cmwinter123@att.net

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  44. Oh so pretty! Love it! shoebutton11@yahoo.com

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  45. Love the lanterns!! It will be great proyect to do!!! Season greetings to all!! Noelanicolon@gmail.com

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  46. Ohh! This is pretty. What a fun project!

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  47. This would definitely be a fun project! What a great idea...Beautiful result too!
    Mrsbrockavich48 (at)gmail (dot) com

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  48. Beautiful! It would be a fun thing to work on.
    xsheenax (at) gmail

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  49. I would love this to put it under my tree!

    freebiegoddess03@aol.com

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  50. wow--they're gorgeous

    rbarrngrille@hotmail.com

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  51. I am transfixed by the interesting lighting ideas and paper creations that I have seen on allthingspaper.net and YouTube. I have made two myself but have not yet hung them as functional lights. This particular project is another favorite but the peony blossom ilumination has me wanting more. Thank you for posting and sharing with us. Love it. Adding contact info as Heidi Rucki of dressyourhorse.com, dressyourhorse@gmail.com.

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  52. So cute!! The ornament light is nice but I really like the flower one.
    Thanks for the chance to win the kit.
    dragonswing15137@yahoo.com

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  53. I would love to have this bbbneys31@gmail.com

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  54. The lights are incredibly beautiful and creative. Thanks for the chance !
    prachi DOT bora AT gmail DOT com

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  55. I would love to win this!!
    pinkmint at outlook dot com

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  56. Love the fun and creative lighting ideas...thanks and Merry Christmas! kyladog1_1999@yahoo.com

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  57. Je veux jouer aussi! Zut, je n'ai pas le droit, n'habitant pas aux US.
    Pas d'exception? Are you sure?
    http://nohazartcreationdemeublesetdobjetsencarton.blogs.marieclaireidees.com

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    1. That's correct, sorry! Sometimes giveaways are international, so keep checking back.

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  58. Nicole Carter WeasleyDecember 17, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Merry Christmas! These are beautiful!
    raventally00@aol.com

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  59. Totally love your lights. Just found you through Pinterest. Fritzyrits@hotmail.com. Excited to see more of them. Linda

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  60. Wow, this is neat! californiagirl570@gmail.com--Megan

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  61. The lamp kit would be so fun to do with my little boy. He loves drawing and constructing things, and would enjoy making something new to hang in his room. Thank you. 0frozen0charlotte0 (at) gmail.com

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  62. The lamp kit looks like so much fun to do! Then you have a personal lamp designed by the whole family or just the kiddies (adults complete it) I would love to give it a try since I'm just getting into all sorts of crafting!! Trinity01905@gmail.com

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  63. My daughter would have a great time with this kit.
    karenldrake@mail.com

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  64. Love these... so creative!
    amandaandwill@me.com

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  65. fun idea! karen.a.bolan at gmail.com

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  66. The giveaway has ended. Thanks for all the entries!

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  67. Hello! What a lovely idea... Can you use regular glue too or do i need this hot glue gun? Thanks janssens.ellen@hotmail.be

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    1. Hi Ellen, I don't think you have to use a hot glue gun although it would speed up the process and would definitely keep the circles securely in place. You could use ordinary white craft glue or one of the quick-dry glues.

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  68. love the flower bloom lights at the end Love it!

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