If you are looking for paper crafts, try these 22 DIY Paper Lantern Crafts that are so simple and easy to make. This project is so simple, unique, and engaging for the kids. All the ideas that you see here are different from each other and are unique in their own way. These ideas are great for doing with your kids during summer. This project will show your creativity in a very unique way.
These paper lantern ideas might look difficult but they are so simple and easy to make and you will have to need some practice. They are fun-making projects for all ages as you can make lantern ice cream cones, lantern portrait art, fishing paper lanterns, and many more for your kids and for yourself. You can use different paper colors, and paint for this project. Here are various paper lantern craft ideas to try with your kids.
1. Napkins and Glitter
Decorate a party lantern with napkins, glitter, and Mod Podge. It’s a great way to celebrate your party. Utilize a paper lantern is so easy way to decorate a party. The supplies you’ll need for this project are a paper lantern, Mod Podge satin, a napkin, scissors, and glitter. Tutorial
2. DIY Paper Lantern Ice Cream Cone
DIY paper lantern ice cream cone is an easy DIY decoration for a baby shower, bridal shower, and ice cream party. If you want to host a party, this ice cream cone party idea is great for you. The materials used in this project are paper lanterns, wrapping paper, construction paper, a paper trimmer, a double-sided taper runner, a stapler, a hot glue gun, and a brown marker. Tutorial
3. Glitter Disco Ball DIY
Make your own DIY glitter disco ball for a Halloween party. If you’re a glitter lover, try this whole glittery disco ball for decorating a party. This is so easy to make as you don’t need any craft experience for this project. This is one of the best home and party decor project. Tutorial
4. Paper Lantern Portrait Art
Make portrait lantern art with your kids, so easy and enjoyable project. Kids can make different paintings on the paper lantern. You can make this portrait lantern art for your mother to give on Mother’s Day. This is perfect for all seasons, even kids can make their own portraits as well. Creating different flowers and adding plenty of different colors is a perfect match for Mother’s Day. Tutorial
5. Cherry Blossom Paper Lantern
Making a cherry blossom paper lantern is a great activity to do with your kids. You can utilize pink paper on the lantern and can paint cherry blossom flowers. This is a great creative activity for your toddlers to show their creative skills. The materials you’ll need for this project are paper lanterns, paint, string, etc. Tutorial
6. Gone Fishing Paper Lanterns
Make a gone fishing paper lantern for any party favor, so easy to make and a less time-consuming project. You can make this paper lantern for home decor. Kids will enjoy doing this project, they can easily make fishing paper. You can use any color paper to make fishing paper lanterns. Tutorial
7. Jellyfish Paper Lantern Night
Let’s try to make a jellyfish paper lantern night for the kids who love mermaids, seashells, and jellyfish. Fix an LED bulb in the shell and hang it in the kids’ room. You can also hang this beautiful jellyfish paper lantern in your sitting area. This creative project will show your creative skills to the visitors. Tutorial
8. Paper Animal Lanterns
This paper lantern is so easy to make, transforming a paper lantern is fun to transform into your favorite animal. Kids will love doing this project. They can show their creative skill by transforming paper lanterns into their favorite animals. The supplies you’ll need for this project are cardstock, paper lanterns, double-sided tape, scissors, and markers. Tutorial
9. Pumpkin Patch Made out of Paper
A pumpkin patch that is made from paper lanterns is great for Thanksgiving. This is great for fall-season decor. These pumpkin patch lanterns are great for home decor, party decor, and giving as gifts. The materials used in this project are orange paper lanterns, paper leaves, green pipe cleaner, glue gun, and pumpkin stem. Tutorial
10. Paper Lantern Christmas Ornament
If you are looking for party decor for Christmas, this craft project is for you It is so simple and easy to make with a paper lantern Christmas ornament. This paper lantern took only a few minutes to put together. The supplies you will need for making paper lantern Christmas ornaments are paper lanterns, strips of gold scrapbook paper, gold ribbon, clear tape, and baker’s twine. Tutorial
11. Santa’s Hot Air Balloon Christmas Decor
Make a Santa’s hot air balloon for an amazing addition to your Christmas decor. This project is so easy to do with a paper lantern, Mod Podge, and fabric. For this project, you have to need some mod podge experience. It’s a fun idea to make with older kids. Tutorial
12. Decorate Paper Party Lanterns
Make a paper lantern for a birthday party, bridal shower, and baby shower. This paper lantern is so easy to make for home decor and any party decor as you can utilize any paper color. You can also hang these beautiful lanterns on the front porch to welcome your guests by showing your creative skills. Tutorial
13. DIY Hot Air Balloons
DIY hot air balloons are pretty easy to make with fabric and Mod Podge. You can easily make hot air balloons from paper lanterns. This DIY hot air balloon looks pretty to hang in the classroom, sitting area, and especially in kids’ rooms. This is a great fun project for kids and elders to do together. Tutorial
14. DIY Party Lantern
DIY party lantern is such an inexpensive craft project that will add visual interest to your party setup. It’s a simple way to change up a typical party decoration. Take a piece of white plain paper add some fabric scrap and a glue gun to make this beautiful party lantern. You can utilize this party lantern for birthday parties, bridal showers, and baby showers. Tutorial
15. Newspaper Tube Lamp
If you are looking for a creative project to decorate your home, party, and office, try this DIY newspaper tube lamp, so easy to make in just a short time. This newspaper tube lantern is a unique decor idea for any party. You can place a newspaper tube lamp on the study table, shelf, and side table. Tutorial
16. Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns
Making a Chinese New Year paper lantern is so easy craft project because one of the most commonly recognized symbols of China is the enduring red lantern. You can make this lantern for New Year’s party decoration. The supplies you will need for this project are a paper lantern, double-sided tape, black paper, and a streamer. Tutorial
17. Paper Cup & LED String Lamp
Recycle coffee or tea cups to organize DIY paper cups. You can make some decorative items from a series of light and paper cups. You can create a beautiful lamp for the drawing room, bedroom, and for the library. You can also make these lamps for any party decoration to lighten up your party. Tutorial
18. DIY Paper Doily Lantern
Make a DIY paper doily paper lantern for decorating your drawing room, bedroom, and any party. Hang this beautiful doily paper lantern in the garden to show your creativity to the visitors. The materials you will need for this project are paper lanterns, paper doilies, double-sided tape, scissors, and string. Tutorial
19. DIY Creative Jellyfish Lamp
Create your own DIY jellyfish lamp for kids who love mermaids, seashells, and jellyfish. This jellyfish lamp looks very beautiful and colorful and makes your room outclass. This is so easy to make, as you can easily make it with your kids. You can hang this beautiful lamp in the sitting area to show your creativity to the guests. Tutorial
20. DIY Jazzy Rainbow Lamp
Make a beautiful jazzy rainbow lantern by yourself to decorate your home, party, and office. This paper lantern looks so beautiful while hanging in the sitting area. This craft project shows your creative skills to others. The supplies are so simple that you can use string, double-sided tape, string, and different color papers. Tutorial
21. Flower and Pom Pom Lanterns
Make a simple tissue pom poms lantern to dress up a spring tablescape. You can hang this flower and pom pom lantern in the drawing room for a vibrant look. This pom pom lantern is inexpensive and looks impressive while hanging on the ceiling. The supplies for this project are colorful tissue paper, florist wire, scissors, and ribbon. Tutorial
22. Thumb Tack Paper Lanterns
Make your festive decoration more affordable with this amazing and inexpensive thumb-tack paper lantern. You can put these lanterns on shelves, side tables, and study tables. You can also utilize these lanterns to decor any party. You can also give this as a gift to your mother, father, and friends. Tutorial
