DIY Christmas Lanterns
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Christmas Decor
Seasonal Event:
Christmas
DIY Christmas Lanterns - Home & Family
MATERIALS:
- Large lantern
- Dollhouse furniture
- Miniature Christmas décor like wreaths, bottle brush trees and garland
- Miniature Christmas lights and ornaments
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Gel adhesive tabs
- Scissors
- Optional:
- Miniature chandelier
- String
- Small wooden dowel
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, arrange the larger furniture pieces inside the lantern. Decide what the back wall of the Christmas scene in the lantern will be, usually, the side opposite the door works best. Place a large piece of miniature furniture there like a fireplace mantle, French doors or credenza.
- Place any small decorative details like wreaths, trees, garland, kitchen or living room accessories as desired. PRO TIP: You can use gel adhesive tabs to add a wreath or other decorative element to the walls without permanently sticking to the lantern or ruining it.
- Glue the pieces in place if you’d like the keep the lantern as is permanently, if not leave everything unglued to change out pieces seasonally or annually.
- If you want to add a chandelier, tie a piece of string to the chandelier, around a small dowel and place the dowel on the opening in the top of the lantern.
- Add to your décor and enjoy!
