When it comes to special occasions like Christmas, weddings, and parties, lanterns play a key role in setting the mood.
Sure, you could purchase beautiful lanterns online, but why not try your hand at crafting your own DIY lanterns this time? It’s a wonderful way to add a personal and unique touch to your décor.
If you have some paper lying around and you’re thinking about what to create, consider making a lantern! You can transform ordinary paper into stylish, modern lanterns that will add character and charm to your home.
Take a look at these stunning, easy-to-make DIY lantern ideas. They’re perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space. Enjoy this inspiring collection of DIY home décor projects. Happy crafting!
1. DIY Garden Polka Dot Mason Jar Lanterns
You can do so many creative crafts using mason jars. DIY lanterns are one such craft. These polka dot lanterns are perfect for late-night summer outdoor activities. What do you think? All you need is circle stickers to create the dots. These you can get from Dollar Store for a dollar per pack. Then it would be best if you also had some spray paint and the main material, mason jars. Once the material is ready, start making the design and add tealights or small taper candles to create the lantern.
2. Pottery Barn Inspired Rustic Lanterns
These mason jar lanterns look like those you can get on Amazon. It’s just that now you can make them at home. The rope hangers hold a wider taper candle that will brighten up your outdoors. They’re so easy to make and save so much money. Also, I believe it’s a nice handmade gift that you can give to your family and friends.
3. Upcycled Tin Can Tea Lanterns
What do you do with your old used cans? Throw them out, right? I had published a couple post earlier on how to reuse old cans. Today, you can use this DIY Lantern idea to reuse old cans instead of throwing them in the dustbin. All you have to do is cut the cans vertically and then use a heavy object to crush them. Now add tealights and string them up. Feel free to paint the cans and then “rip” them to give them a bright look. Trust me, your garden or outdoor space will look so amazing with these beautiful can lanterns. I hope you will try it.
4. Glowing Seashell Table Lantern
When I was a kid, I collected seashells every time my mom and dad took me to the beach. What about you?? Do you also love to collect seashells? Here’s a beautiful way to use seashells to create this stunning DIY Home Decor Project. Using this DIY Lamp, light up a table or deck, or you could even add this to your garden. Oversized seashells are so perfect to create this masterpiece. You can use it as a gorgeous centerpiece in your living room. You can easily get all the required materials in your nearest craft shop or online.
5. Rustic Metal Star Lantern
This rustic metal star lantern is perfect for hanging in the yard or garden. You can also make this rustic lamp simply using thick cardstock, so there will be no worry about cutting metal and possibly cutting yourself. A cardboard paper, too, will give this DIY lamp a nice rustic look. Give it a try, and I am sure you will be delighted with the final outcome.
6. Easy Scrap Wood Luminaries
May I have your attention for all the rustic lovers out there, please? These DIY Lights are amazing DIY Home Decor Projects that you can easily try at home. These rustic luminary lanterns are made of wood left over from other projects. Also, it would be best to have a few scrap pieces of wood for each lantern and a tealight candle to light it up. This DIY Lantern project is easy. You don’t have to be a perfectionist; you can leave the wood as it is for a great rustic look. If you wish to be more creative, then paint it a bit. You can hang these lanterns on your porch or backyard.
7. DIY Wine Glass Lamps
Whenever there are festivals or weddings, there are wine glasses. Do you know wine glasses, vellum and tealight, or small votive candles can make beautiful outdoor lamps? These pretty little DIY Lamps you can use on your table or deck. Please include them in your wedding table decorations or Christmas table decorations. And the plus point is they are super easy to make. So, are you going to give it a try?
8. DIY Clay Pot Lamp Shade
This is the quick and easiest way to make a DIY Lantern for your home. It’s so perfect to light up your garden. You turn it upside down, after painting it whatever color you want, and then add your lighting. The only thing is, this lantern looks so simple that you can use your creative skills to take it to the next level. Use some laces or paper flowers to decorate this the way you wish.
9. Tissue Paper Jar Lanterns
I told you right: how are mason jars useful in various DIY craft projects? Everyone has tissue paper at home. Use that tissue paper to create these beautiful mason jar lanterns that hold candles. If you don’t have tissue paper, you can use any thin paper, color it, and stick it inside a mason jar. And that’s it. Your very own created DIY Mason Jan Lantern is ready.
10. Rustic Twine Lights
DIY Twine Lanterns are all over the internet. But have you ever tried to make it?? Yes, it needs some patience, but without fail, the final result will brighten your home. They look so adorable. Start with some twine and a balloon. Just blow up a balloon to however large you want the lights and then wrap them in twine. To keep the twin and balloon together, you need glue. Once it dries, pop the balloon. You can paint it with your favorite colors. You can also use LED tealights for the light. You can hang it on your bedroom wall or garden tree.
11. Burlap Ruffle Base Lantern
This is called as burlap ruffled lantern. It main feature is, its beautiful and very unique. Also, it adds an amazing rustic touch to your outdoors. Start with a large glass vase, some burlap (make sure you have enough to make a ruffle), and finally you need a light. Now wrap the burlap ruffle around the top of the vase and add an LED tealight candle. And that’s all. Your unique burlap ruffled lantern is ready.
12. DIY Tube Garden Lights
These DIY tube lights look rich, but at the same time, they are so inexpensive to make. Make sure you have a couple of hours in your hand. Start following the step-by-step instructions to make these stunning lights. Happy crafting
13. Easy DIY Garden Citronella Candles
And last but not least, these beautiful yet simple citronella candle lamps. With all these DIY Lantern and Lamp ideas, I am sure you will stay a little more in your garden. Dont you?? Enjoy your time outdoors with these candles. You can figure out these citronella candles are so easy to make. Also, they give that unique rustic look to your home decor.
I hope you liked this collection of DIY lanterns and lamp ideas. These ideas are great for making DIY Home Decor Projects for your home.
