Paper Lantern Crafts for Party or Decor

You get to use paint as well as use fun fabrics and ribbon to decorate these pretty paper lanterns! Customize them for any occasion, but these are great for spring parties.

Can you cut tissue paper into circles? Of course you can! You're going to love this project, which consists of cutting tissue paper circles and then layering on top of a lantern. So easy!

Learn how to create DIY hot air balloons out of paper lanterns! You’ll also need fabric and Mod Podge. These are pretty easy to make, even for kids.

These cute little fish decorations are perfect for an ocean or under the sea party, for decorating a kids’ room, or just to make with your kids for fun, especially during those long summer days.

This is yet another great way to DIY your next celebration - decorate party lanterns with napkins, glitter, and Mod Podge. So easy!

These ice cream cones are an easy DIY decoration for a baby shower or ice cream party. If you can't find colorful paper lanterns, you can always paint them.

Do I like the pom poms or flowers best on these lanterns turned pendant lamps? It's hard to choose, so I will have to make them both!

When in doubt, glitter it! Completely cover a paper lantern in glitter for a unique holiday idea. This would look so pretty with votives inside!

It's not very often that you can create a unique pendant lamp just with scraps of paper. This gives such a unique look when it glows!

You can make paper lantern pinatas for any holiday! Just get crepe paper in the desired colors, plus a few other simple supplies.

This cute little portrait lantern was made for Mother's Day! I love the egg carton flowers (reminds me of this canvas). Your kids will have a great time making the face of their choice. You know mine would have glasses!

I haven't had a cocktail with a mini umbrella in it for a long time! But I think they're super cute. This is a fun way to decorate paper lanterns for summer or a pool party.

I absolutely love washi tape! It's so easy to use, and perfect for decorating lanterns. Pick the patterns of your choice - and there's no mess.

If you have a little bit of paint, a Sharpie, and some string, you can make these cute cherry blossom lanterns for spring. They are pretty enough to keep up all through summer.

Hosting a Mandalorian birthday party or need decorations for a Baby Yoda themed room? Check out this simple Baby Yoda paper lantern craft.

You can also find BB-8 here.

These round paper lanterns look beautiful in the daylight, but even more stunning when lit up at night. They're super simple to make and great for all ages to get involved.

Are you having a fishing themed party? Does your husband or child have a fishing themed room? These bobbers are so cute and easy to make out of paper lanterns.

Create a bright and colorful summer vignette for the kitchen! Or any other room of your house. These use faux flowers. They would be great for a wedding too.

Sometimes paper lanterns take a hit and get ripped. If that happens, you don't have to throw it away! Turn one into this cute jellyfish lantern.

If you enjoyed this version, check out another version here.

What kinds of animals can you make from paper lanterns? Turns out quite a few of them! Get inspired from Stacey's post and then make a zoo with your kids.

Turn orange lanterns into pumpkin paper lanterns and create your pumpkin patch! Perfect for decorations or photo props. It is an easy craft for fall.

You can use fresh or faux flowers and leaves to make this beautiful autumn lantern! I absolutely love the beautiful color combinations.

No snow? No problem! Make the cutest paper lantern snowman! This is perfect for Christmas decorating.

These giant paper lantern christmas ornaments are so easy to put together, only requiring a couple supplies. They make a huge impact wherever you put them.

Learn to make Santa’s hot air balloon for a cute addition to your Christmas decor! This is easy to do with a paper lantern, fabric, and Mod Podge.

If you're looking for Christmas decor that is a bit more "adult," this is a great option! Use a cute cardinal and some florals from the floral section of the craft store.