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Kids Camp Lantern

Turn a water bottle into a fun pretend play accessory that is perfect for your next camping party. There are […]

Leaf Lantern

Leaf Lantern

Collect beautiful leaves, then turn them into a cool Leaf Lantern. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so much fun!

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

These stunning lanterns are made with empty plastic water bottles and paper! Simply use the printable and a craft knife and […]

Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern, decorate it with glittery gold, and […]

Chinese Lanterns

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Year. These pretty red and yellow […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

These non-flammable, versatile, paper lights are perfect for lighting up summer nights. They’re also an easy paper craft for kids […]

Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fun and festive paper lantern craft. It starts with a paper plate and some […]

Christmas Lantern Craft

Create gorgeous Christmas lanterns in no time at all. Use them outdoors to light up your yard or front porch […]

3D Snowflake Branch Hanging Lantern

Decorate for winter with 3D Snowflake Branch Hanging Lanterns. All you’ll need is some paper, glue, ribbon and as many […]

Fall Lantern

Arrange pinecones, mini pumpkins, and other seasonal items inside a lantern. Add a festive bow and  the result is a […]

Felt Lantern Garland

Decorate for a party with festive felt lanterns made from scraps. They’re a wonderful project for kids who are new […]

Paper Lanterns

Create elegant paper lanterns to decorate for the holidays. Pair them with battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Cinderella Castle Silhouette Lantern

Any Disney fan will love this charming Cinderella Lantern. It’s easy to make and works perfectly as a nightlight.

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Felt Jack-o-Lantern

Felt Jack-o-Lantern

This cute jack-o-lantern is made entirely of felt! Change the face to give each one you make a different personality.

Halloween Lantern

Halloween Lantern

This Halloween lantern is easy to make and so festive. Leave it empty or add a candle inside for extra […]

Glass Pebble Lantern

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Make patriotic paper lanterns in just minutes. This craft looks great, is inexpensive and couldn’t be any easier!

Solar-Powered Butterfly Lantern

Solar-Powered Butterfly Lantern

Have you seen the solar panel jar lids that fit a variety of common jar sizes? Use one to create […]

Spider Paper Lantern

Spider Paper Lantern

Everyone will get a kick out of this easy-to-make paper lantern spider. He looks cute, but he’s got real Halloween […]

Halloween Lanterns

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Lantern

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Lantern

Calling all TMNT fans! Kids will love making and displaying these easy and inexpensive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Lanterns.

Spice Jar Solar Lanterns

Spice Jar Solar Lanterns

Decorate your outdoor space this summer or for a special occasion with these solar lanterns! They are easy to make […]

Paper Parol Ornament

Paper Parol Ornament

Make a beautiful Christmas ornament inspired by intricate, star-shaped lanterns from the Philippines. Called paról, these ornaments represent the Star […]

Recycled Jar Fairy Lantern

Recycled Jar Fairy Lantern

Recycle jars into bright lanterns that will attract the fairies that live in your yard or light up a celebration.

halloween lights

Scary Halloween Lights

Decorate your yard for Halloween with a colorful display of spooky lights. They’re great fun for kids to make and […]

Wax Paper Lantern

Wax Paper Lantern

Turn wax paper, crayons and craft sticks into a beautiful lantern! Fun for all ages, but adult supervision is required.

Spooky Halloween Lanterns

Spooky Halloween Lanterns

We love these black spooky lanterns made from paper, jars, and tissue paper. Such a cute craft for Halloween, your […]

Slimy Green Lantern

Slimy Green Lantern

Turn an ordinary paper lantern into a slimy looking ball for your Halloween party or house decorations. It’s easy to […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

3D Paper Lantern Picture

3D Paper Lantern Picture

This clever craft turns paper baking cups into pretty lanterns! Hang the pictures around the house to decorate for the […]

Faux Halloween Lanterns

Faux Halloween Lanterns

These pretty foam lanterns will look pretty on a stand or a shelf.

Itty Bitty Scary Lanterns

Itty Bitty Scary Lanterns

These little Halloween lanterns use seed starter pots for their base!

Glow Stick Lanterns

Glow Stick Lanterns

Isn’t this perfect for Halloween night? I love this idea, even if it is temporary. All you need are glass […]

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