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Making Paper Lanterns with Kids: Home Decor Ideas
15.12.2023 12:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
To add some beautiful home decor to your interior, you don't always have to buy it - use DIY!
For instance, some simple decorations like paper lanterns are so easy to do that you can craft them with your kids.
Here are a few paper lantern ideas you might like!
Balloon Lanterns
Inflate balloons and cover them with layers of paper mache using a mixture of glue and water.
Once dry, pop the balloon, leaving a hollow paper shell.
Paint and decorate the shell, then insert an LED tea light for a glowing effect.
Nature-Inspired Lanterns
Collect leaves, flowers, or small twigs. Laminate them between sheets of wax paper using an iron.
Cut the laminated sheets into lantern shapes and attach them to a wire frame.
When lit, these lanterns showcase the natural patterns.
Tissue Paper Collage Lanterns
Cut colorful tissue paper into small squares.
Apply glue to a paper lantern and have kids create a collage by sticking the tissue paper squares onto the surface.
The overlapping colors create a vibrant lantern.
Fishbowl Lanterns
Use clear plastic bowls as the base. Have kids paint aquatic scenes on the outside using acrylic paint.
Attach a wire handle, and place a battery-operated tea light inside for an underwater-themed lantern.
Constellation Lanterns
Punch holes in a dark-colored paper lantern to represent constellations.
When lit, the light will shine through the holes, creating a starry night effect.
Encourage kids to design their own constellations.
Crayon-Melt Lanterns
Grate colorful crayons onto a wax paper-covered tray.
Place the tray in the oven until the crayons melt, then let it cool.
Cut out lantern shapes and attach them to a frame.
When lit, the melted crayons create a stained glass effect.
Previously, we talked about Christmas tree decorations.
