How to make a lantern

If you're looking for a way to add a little warmth and personality to your home, try one of these DIY lantern tutorials.

Craft project: How to make a Chinese lantern from one sheet of paper. This is a very simple craft that's terrific for groups. Make colorful lanterns to brighten up any party.

How to make a lantern from simple materials at home (ex: Soda bottles). Craft activity inspired by the Jamaica Plain Lantern Festival and Parade in Boston, MA.

The Newbury Town Library Lantern Festival and Concert is a month away! Wow! I have provided a step-by-step guide for those who might want to get started on their lanterns, or who may want to make some additional lanterns for the event. They are so, so fun to make and super easy too! Okay . . . Are you ready? Materials Needed: Plastic bottles (we like 1 or 2 liter soda/water bottles, but any plastic jar will do) Scissors White School Glue (like Elmer's) Water Soft bristle paint brush Hole…

I love the look of lanterns for decorating but they’re so expensive so I made my own out of Dollar Store items I wanted a tall lantern so I bought 4 collage f…

Light up your backyard with these glowing orbs of twine. Words and photos: Sheryl Burson Fairy lights don’t have to be simply strung along a fence or door frame. These rustic globes will brighten up an outdoor living space or a vertical garden, and can easily be moved around depending on the season and décor needs. They’re easy to make, too (though gluey twine can bring back memories of sticky-fingered days of kindy). If you wish to use your orbs in a shady place, use battery-powered fairy…

How to Make a Paper Lantern in 6 Easy Steps: Here you will learn how to make a traditional paper lantern from an A4 sheet of paper

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas This is the 3rd time I’ve done a roundup of DIY gift ideas from around the web. There is something for every skill level and everyone on your shopping list. I’ve also thrown in a few … Continue Reading →

HGTV.com shows how to make farmhouse-inspired lanterns for less than $10.

Sibia Torres Padilla | DIYs on Instagram: "Last week I shared how we figured out how to turn our used teabags into floral paper. I really wanted to make a lantern out of it (amongst so many more things) so yesterday I made a few more panels and put this lantern together. I used wooden dowels on the borders to create the frames , although branches, skewers, or even popsicle sticks would work too. then I put all my frames together using a little hot glue. I added a square of cardboard to the…