Whether you’re ringing in the New Year or enjoying the darker night sky, colorful lanterns are always a fun addition. From paper to recycled materials, I’ve gathered 45 of my favorite lantern craft ideas that you can try with the kids at home.
- Winter Scene Paper Lanterns, Lia Griffith
- Wax Paper Popsicle Stick Lanterns, Artsy Fartsy Mama
- Yarn Wrapped Hurricane Lanterns, Creative Jewish Mom
- Children’s Art Lantern, Artful Kids
- Marbled Glassware Lantern, Honestly WTF
- Vellum Sketch Lanterns, Crafted in Carhartt
- Fish Bowl Tissue Lantern, TD 365
- Illuminated Snow Scene Lantern Jar, Bitz n Giggles
- Tissue Animal Face Lanterns, Bloesem Kids
- Yarn Ball Lanterns, Splash of Something
- Recycled Soda Bottle Lanterns, Creative Jewish Mom
- Christmas Township Shadow Lantern Jar, Shabby Art Boutique
- Snowman Mason Jar Lantern, Crafty Adaliade
- Glow Stick Balloons, Say Yes
- Upcycled Lantern + Vases, Ruffle Blog
- Salt Dough Candle Holder, Red Ted Art
- Balloon Dipped Lanterns, Brit + Co
- Winter Nature Ice Lanterns, Oh My! Creative
- Vintage-Inspired Doily Lanterns, Factory Direct Craft
- Orange Lantern, Handimania
- Recycled Tin Can Lantern, Inhabitat
- Salt Dough Lantern Village, Modewaerts
- Yarn Wrapped Painted Lantern Jars, The Forge
- Squash Salt Dough Lanterns, The Honeycomb
- Glow Jars, The Gold Jelly Bean
- Clay Tree Lanterns, Moma Le Blog (en Français)
- Polka Dot Paper Lantern Light Covers, Just Crafty Enough
- Paper Mosaic Lantern, Hello Natural
- Recycled Tin Wall Lanterns, Recycled Art
- Melted Crayon Lumanaries, Aunt Peaches
- Printable Paper Detailed Lanterns, Dream Home Decorating
- Magical Silhouette Lanterns, Adventure in a Box
- Tin Foil Candle Covers, The Tiny Funnel
- Homemade Fireflies, Matsutake
- Toilet Paper Roll Lantern, Trifty Fun
- Paper Lanterns, A Subtle Revelry
- Patterned Paper Lanterns, Food52
- Beaded Handle Mason Jar Lantern, Buggy and Buddy
- Upcycled Cardboard Lantern, Etsy Blog
- Aluminum Can Lanterns, Instructables
- Tuna Can Hurricane Lanterns, In My Own Style
- Chinese Lantern Craft, Artsy Mom
- Paper Mache Lantern, My Kids Adventures
- Glow Jar Lanterns, A Girl with a Glue Gun
- Gauze Wrapped Lanterns, Crafting a Green World
What other ways to you enjoy the longer nights in your home?
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