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Unique Christmas Lantern Decoration Ideas You can Try This Year

Spruce your décor with simple and aesthetic crafts
Aruna RohalBy Aruna RohalDecember 11, 20256 Mins Read
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Lanterns are traditional décor pieces that can very well be used for Christmas decorations. They look adorable and can add an extra sprinkle of Christmas spirit to the home décor. You can hunt for these unique festive decorative lanterns in local or online stores, but running that errand won’t amount to the joy you will feel after DIYing it.

Christmas lanterns are quite easy to make if you know what to do and how. All you need is a lantern, a few decorative items (which can range from greenery from the backyard to sparkly ribbons and baubles), and a strong adhesive. Here are a few Christmas lantern decoration ideas you can take inspiration from and craft one for yourself this holiday season.

Christmas Lantern With Minimalistic Accents

Decorate a lantern for Christmas by using the items found in nature. This nature-inspired DIY transforms the idle lantern into an aesthetic display. Just pair a few pinecones, ribbons, berries, and greenery to do so. Find the tutorial here

Christmas Lantern With Minimalistic Accents First Day of Home
Image: First Day of Home

Magical Christmas Lanterns

This simple DIY transforms the fall lanterns into Christmas lanterns that are an ideal candidate for a holiday makeover. The battery-operated candles are attached to these lanterns, illuminating the golden paint when lighted. Find the tutorial here

Magical Christmas Lanterns by Home with Marieza
Image: Home with Marieza

Christmas Lantern Topper

This Christmas lantern topper includes buffalo check ribbons and seasonal berries to make your lantern shine through the festivities. It’s a floral attachment that can be added to any lantern you already have. Find the tutorial here

Christmas Lantern Topper designed by Southern Charm Wreaths
Image: Southern Charm Wreaths

Colonial-Style Christmas Lantern

Embellish the Christmas lantern at home without spending much. This DIY colonial-style Christmas lantern can hung by your door or wherever you desire. Find the tutorial here

Colonial Style Christmas Lantern designed by Big Bear's Wife
Image: Big Bear’s Wife

Ornament-Filled Lantern for Christmas

This one is really simple and can be a fun-filled family activity. You need a lantern and lots of same-colored ornaments. Fill the lantern with the ornaments, add a bow at the handle, and now display wherever you desire. Find the tutorial here

Simple DIY Christmas Lantern Decoration by Practically Functional
Image: Practically Functional

Metal Sheet Christmas Lantern

Crafted with a nail, hammer, scissors, cardboard, ribbon, tin punch pattern, floral sprig, and battery-operated lights, this metal sheet Christmas lantern is a low-key holiday craft that is also perfect for last-minute decorations. Find the tutorial here

Metal Sheet Christmas Lanterns by Needlepointers
Image: Needlepointers

Pine and Holly Christmas Lantern

This embellished lantern with pine and holly berries is an ideal farmhouse Christmas decoration. You can make it with a bow to add glory to your holiday vibes. Find the tutorial here

Holly Leaves and Berries Christmas Lantern by Faith and Farmhouse
Image: Faith and Farmhouse

Paper Lantern Décor for Christmas

This budget-friendly DIY looks like a rustic farmhouse-style holiday decoration. You can check out the tutorial to learn how to make one yourself at home. Find the tutorial here

Paper Lantern Décor for Christmas by Crafting my Home
Image: Crafting my Home

Winter Wonderland Mason Jar Lanterns

It is a simple DIY that can be crafted with Mason jars. You can paint silhouettes on white sprayed jars to give them an aura of a winter wonderland. Find the tutorial here

Christmas Lanterns Made from Jars by Adventure in a Box_1
Image: Adventure in a Box

Christmas Lanterns for LED Tealights

This holiday craft is designed for holding the LED tealights, which are perfect for that twinkling effect you want with holiday lighting. You can hang it anywhere in the room or use it as a centerpiece on the table. Find the tutorial here

Christmas Lanterns for LED Tea Lights by Snow Day Blog
Image: Snow Day Blog

DIY Mason Jar Lantern

You can make a decorative Christmas lantern at home using a mason jar, candles, or LED lights. It includes a silhouette of houses and trees that looks like a stunning winter wonderland when lit. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Mason jar Lantern
Image: look what I made

Farmhouse Style Lantern Decoration

If you have a farmhouse lantern, you can decorate it in four creative ways to create an aesthetic showpiece. You can place a small potted plant or put a crafted paper tree inside the lantern and transform it into a versatile home décor. Find the full tutorial.

Farmhouse Style Lantern Decoration
Image: Thistlewood Farms

Christmas Holiday Lantern with Faux Snow

A simple lantern can become a gorgeous winter aesthetic. Simply fill the lantern with faux snow, place a frosted Pine tree and a cute deer inside the lantern. The snow-kissed wintry look will boost your holiday décor. Find the full tutorial.

Christmas Holiday Lantern with Faux Snow
Image: Made in a day

DIY Winter Paper Lantern

The dreamy winter paper lantern has a delicate, storybook-like charm that looks ethereal. The nature-inspired paper lantern exudes a soft glow that creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Winter Paper Lantern
Image: Lia Griffith

DIY Christmas Lanterns Made From Porch Lights

To make this DIY Christmas lantern, you’ll need an old porch light, spindles, and a wooden base. Fill the lantern with shiny ornaments and decorate the lantern with a pretty bow. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Christmas Lanterns Made From Porch Lights
Image: My Repurposed Life

DIY Winter Terrarium Lantern

The DIY Winter Terrarium lantern showcases a winter woodland scene, which creates enchanted forest aesthetics. It looks as if you have captured a tiny forest inside the lantern that looks quite captivating. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Winter Terrarium Lantern
Image: Soap Deli News

Paper Ornament Lanterns

Crafted with large paper lanterns, peanut butter jar lids, the paper ornament lanterns make a casual holiday décor. The bright colors add a playful and cheery vibe to the Christmas decorations. Find the full tutorial.

Paper Ornament Lanterns
Image: Club Crafted

DIY Christmas Lantern

Put your old unused lantern to good use by adorning it with joyous and bright festive ornaments. You can add some faux foliage to the decorations and place a lighted tree figurine inside the lamp. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Christmas Lantern
Image: The Organised Housewife

DIY Paper Star Window Decoration

You’ll enjoy making the paper star lantern especially if you love crafting. These beautiful paper lanterns look charming when hung on the window. The battery powered LED lights give a soft glow to the paper star lantern. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Paper Star Window Decoration
Image: Lia Griffith

DIY Beautiful Christmas Lantern

You can make this beautiful Christmas lantern by putting cotton pieces inside the lamp resembling snow. Put a layer of faux snow and place three different sized frosted trees on it to create a lovely woodland scene. Find the full tutorial.

DIY Beautiful Christmas Lantern
Image: Designz Of Every Square Foot

Display of Decorated Lanterns

Lanterns are versatile enough to be used in any festive season. You can transform these simple lanterns into charming lantern decors by decorating them with glittery ornaments, faux snow, LED candles, and more. You can decorate your porch, dining table, mantle, and so on. Find the full tutorial.

Create a Unique Display of Decorated Lanterns
Image: Adorable home

Metallic Lanterns

Decorated metallic lanterns make a lovely centerpiece for Christmas decorations. You can embellish them with festive ornaments or use them in a set and display on a wooden crate. You can bring a warm, seasonal touch to the plain corners of your home. Find the full tutorial.

5 Ways to Decorate with Lanterns
Image: Cuter Tudor

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Aruna is an aspiring writer who finds joy in expressing creativity through words and art. She enjoys listening to music, exploring DIY crafts and spending time with furry and feathered friends. Nature is her favorite place to unwind, reflect and recharge.

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