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? You can also check out our 51 winter craft ideas and our 51 Year in Review crafts. How do you enjoy the longer nights?