$198.00
Holiday decorations don't have to be bulky. This meticulously detailed and easy-to-store paper Christmas luminary collection folds perfectly flat, so you can tuck it away in seconds, and your post-holiday cleanup is done. Perfect for gifting, too.
My luminaries are also available individually, here: https://belgianpaperworks.etsy.com?section_id=32259213.
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Bring the stately elegance of Amsterdam's iconic canal houses to your home with these handcrafted paper luminaries. Layers of meticulously cut, acid-free paper create their charming details. At 8" tall, they're perfectly sized to sit on a mantel, shelf, or windowsill. Gather them together into a classic Netherlands canal scene, or place them throughout your home to be discovered one by one. If you wish to make a bigger statement, a double village (2 of each luminary; 6 total) looks truly stunning.
The trio includes a spout gable canal house in red, a bell gable in blue, and a neck gable in beautiful deep gray. From their detailed gables to their street-level shop windows, their brickwork to their Dutch doors, and their arched windows to their three-dimensional shutters, they faithfully recreate Amsterdam's classic beauty. Even the roofs, with stunning wood-grain texture and featuring miniature pulley beams for lifting cargo from the canals, are designed to delight. All made of paper, of course, and so beautiful that you will want to keep them out all year.
DESIGN
I use creamy, cold-pressed watercolor paper (acid-free and very strong) as the foundation for each piece. Then, I assemble every luminary by hand, adding layers of meticulously cut paper until every piece is literally ready to shine. Layers enhance its strength and durability, too. And I always cut with a blade, never a laser, so no matter how closely you look, you will never find a "toasted" edge in my work. Zoom right in to see every crisp detail.
SET UP AND STORAGE
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. Just pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape is required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
If you wish to store your luminaries, simply fold them into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer. They don't take up any storage space, because no one needs more bulky stuff.
SUSTAINABILITY
Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life. Please see my FAQs or About section for information on my sustainability practices. Thank you.
I ship my luminaries in a thin cello sleeve to protect them from moisture. If you prefer a paper sleeve, just mention it during checkout, and I will happily make that switch.
Measurements: the canal house luminaries are each 8" tall, 2.75" wide and 2.75" deep.
Paper is flammable. Use with flameless, battery-operated candles only. The listing is for three houses.
c. 2023 Anne Louvau, all rights reserved. Usage, reproduction, or altering of artwork is not permitted without permission. Each piece of artwork is an intellectual property and is protected by copyright law.
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Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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I use creamy French watercolor paper, beautifully textured and very strong, as the foundation for each building.
I cut meticulous details with a blade, not a laser -- this means every cut is crisp and beautiful, never "toasted".
Everything is hand-assembled, with some luminaries having as many as nine layers, or close to 80 pieces.
Finally the most delicate bits are reinforced until every house is, literally, ready to shine.
The finished houses are folded flat for shipping and storage.
Your paper lanterns may differ slightly from the photos. As each one is made especially for you, every building is unique.
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. All you need to do is pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape is required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer until next time.
They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.
Far thicker than traditional card stock, my 140 pound French watercolor paper is not only beautiful, it is strong.
With this mighty paper for a foundation, my buildings are designed to last for years. And unlike ceramic or wooden Christmas villages, these resilient paper lanterns are more likely to survive an accidental fall from a mantel, or from curious little hands.
Paper naturally absorbs humidity from the air over time, so it's important to stow your houses in a dry location with a constant temperature.
An interior space, such as a closet or a small box under the bed, would be ideal.
Then, when you pull your houses out next winter, they will be fresh and ready to go. Or, to glow!
Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life at home as well as in my business. I am proud to say that my studio is largely powered by geothermal energy.
I constantly search out papers from climate-mindful mills sharing my concern for our planet, including papers that are FSC-certified, CO2-neutral, or Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Silver. And because my papers are acid-free and archival, they'll last for decades.
My ornaments are created from the paper offcuts left after cutting larger pieces, allowing me to substantially minimize waste in the studio. And because my luminaries fold flat and ship in a small box, they require significantly less shipping materials (and less transport fuel) as they make their way to you.
Jan 7, 2024
These paper Dutch Row Houses are truly exceptional in every way. It’s nice the votive candle lights up the entire building. They were a Christmas present for my wife, and she loves them!!! Well packed and timely shipping. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dec 27, 2023
Excellent quality and easy to assemble.
Dec 9, 2023
Love these beautifully crafted Amsterdam canal houses. I plan to buy more - maybe some for Halloween. Shipping was very fast & they were packaged well with a box that can be reused for storage.
Nov 7, 2023
Exquisite in every way. These charming Netherlands houses are true pieces of art wiht fine attention to detail, quality, and craftsmanship. We will not be putting these away after Christmas.