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.
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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 golden paint when lighted.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 winter wonderland.
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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.
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