DIY Paper Lanterns (Best Ideas)

DIY Paper Lanterns are one of the most elegant and sophisticated part of home decor and parties.

Hang them in kids bedroom and baby nursery. Or use them to decorate for parties.

I have gathered some of the best Paper Lantern ideas today.

 
You will be amazed how easy paper lanterns are to make with tutorials!

 

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Here are some fabulous ideas for:

 

DIY Paper Lanterns

 

 

Bunting Lantern

What a fun Bunting Lantern. Great for parties!

Make a paper bunting or garland and mod podge it on the lantern.

 

Lace Lanterns

Simple and elegant paper lanterns made with flowers and ribbon.

 

Chinese paper lanterns

These Chinese lanterns are perfect for a girl’s room makeover.

 

Doily Lantern

WOW! Make a doily lantern by sticking cute doilies on paper lantern.

 

So creative! Fold paper flats to make a lantern.

 

DIY Wallpaper lanterns

DIY wallpaper lanterns, don’t you just love them.

Fold loops of paper onto round plates and glue  staple them to make these.

 

Coffee filter lantern

Use coffee filters to make this fabulous lantern.

 

Glitter lantern

Glitter disco ball made from a paper lantern and mod podge. So much fun!

 

Cute project for table decoration. Roll paper pillars and snip at the center. Very easy two minute paper lanterns.

 

Butterfly lanterns

Sweet and simple idea! Stick paper butterflies to make a Butterfly lantern.

 

Lotus flower lantern

Great idea! Make lotus flower shaped lanterns with paper petals.

 

Light paper banner

Lighted paper banner so cute. Make cute letter shapes with paper. And use party lights to hang them.

Love this idea for night party banner.

 

Decorative paper lantern

Make a decorative kid’s room paper lantern. Use fun elements to match the rooms scheme.

This can also be a fun activity for your kids.

 

Cute dotted paper lantern made with crepe paper circles.

 

I hope you enjoyed these easy ideas to make paper lanterns.

 

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14 responses to “DIY Paper Lanterns (Best Ideas)”

1. Jutta says:

   February 1, 2012 at 1:15 pm

   Hi Hani
   thanks so much for featuring my lantern in your beautiful selection! Am the newest follower of your blog.
   Lots of love
   Jutta

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2. Melissa says:

   February 1, 2012 at 3:24 pm

   These are all so pretty! I just made up a bunch of paper lanterns as decorations for my daughter's Rapunzel party:)

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3. Nirupama says:

   February 1, 2012 at 10:10 pm

   I am following you back 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog.

   I love lanterns and they look like a great new obsession to move onto after my garland craze of 2011.

   Reply
4. Cameron Meerdink says:

   February 2, 2012 at 4:02 am

   Thanks for collecting up all these great ideas – I had to pin a couple to hopefully try soon!

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5. Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says:

   February 3, 2012 at 6:35 pm

   Nice collection of ideas. Happy you linked to Things I've Done Thursday this week.
   Melanie

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6. 4you-withlove says:

   February 4, 2012 at 4:45 pm

   Thanks for hosting! I linked up a couple of posts, put your button on my linky party page, and am your newest follower. Love it if you'd follow me back!

   Marilyn
   4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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7. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says:

   February 5, 2012 at 8:40 pm

   I think the bunting paper lantern is my favorite too! Thanks for sharing Hani! Love your ideas!

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8. Kristi says:

   February 7, 2012 at 9:00 pm

   Oh, that bunting lantern is to die for! They are all super cute…love the glitter one, too!! Would be delighted for you to link up to Mop It Up Mondays (open through Friday): http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-party-2.html

   {HUGS},
   kristi

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9. Jessa says:

   February 7, 2012 at 10:23 pm

   All these great lantern ideas! I just made one with paper flowers, of course I hadn't seen these other great ideas. Cute, cute!

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10. Tales of a Trophy WIfe says:

    February 8, 2012 at 4:38 am

    Great round-up. I like the butterfly one best.

    Reply
11. Karen at Bargain-ista.com says:

    February 8, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I love them all!!!

    Reply
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