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Diwali Lantern

Celebrate good health and wealth & have a happy Diwali with our colorful DIY paper lantern.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Battery Operated Tea Light(s)
  • Ruler

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut construction paper to measure approximately 12”H x 6”W. Set extra construction paper strip aside.

  • Step 2

    Draw flower shapes with metallic and broad line markers.

  • Step 3

    Fold paper in half vertically with flowers facing outward.

  • Step 4

    Cut slit on folded side of paper approximately 2”H.

  • Step 5

    Repeat step 4 along full length of folded paper, creating slits approximately 1 1/2” apart.

  • Step 6

    Unfold construction paper and place horizontally.

  • Step 7

    Cut 2 pieces gold construction paper approximately 1”H x 12”W.

  • Step 8

    Glue gold paper strips to top and bottom edges of flowered construction paper.

  • Step 9

    Add glitter glue designs to gold paper strips. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 10

    Glue edges of construction paper together, creating lantern shape.

  • Step 11

    Glue extra construction paper strip from step 1 to create lantern handle.

  • Step 12

    Place battery-operated tea light into lantern.

  • Step 13

    Use as a Diwali decoration and celebrate!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Hang lanterns without tea lights for another way to decorate!

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