Paper Lantern Décor is a great way to add simple, recyclable accents to lanterns or lights for events or holidays!
Active Time29 minutesmins
Total Time29 minutesmins
Yield: 1Lantern
Equipment
1 Exacto Knife if cutting by hand
1 Pair of Scissors
Materials
2PiecesConstruction PaperI prefer black
2PiecesTransparent Film Paperoptional
Double Sided Tape
Lantern or String of Lightsto put inside.
Instructions
Cutting out the Design
If Creating the process with the Cricut:
Create Make on the template. Use the lantern design on the construction paper and the pentagonal design on the transparent film (this will not cut all the way through the film). Repeat so two pieces of each are made.
Cut out the transparent film along the edge outlined by the Cricut. Go to Assembly
If Doing the Process by Hand:
Print out design onto a template sheet or directly on to the paper being used for the lantern. Cut out template.
Use a white marker to outline the template onto the pieces of construction paper.
Using an Exacto knife or scissors, cut out the marked areas. Repeat until you have two pieces. Use a black sharpie to color any remaining white marks.
Assembly
Fold along the lines between the two sections and the section and the flap.
Using double sided tape tape, attach the flap to the larger section on the next lantern without a flap.
Optional. Cut out transparent film paper and use double sided tape to adhere the film to the inside of the lantern.
Attach the last flap to the first large section, creating a square.
Place the paper lantern over a candle or other light source and enjoy!
Notes
Do Not Use Lantern with an Unprotected Flame. Use Caution with Flames.