Chinese lanterns are a beautiful decoration that can be used in weddings, birthdays or any party or holiday. They can be hung individually, in groupings, in a row and even placed along tables as an eye-catching centerpiece.
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They are also easy to convert into gorgeous decor items by simply adding materials commonly found at the craft store. From glitter to paint, or faux berries and a sweet little red cardinal as we have done here to create a whimsical Christmas lantern.
Things You\’ll Need
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Faux Christmas florals
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Hot glue gun
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Scissors
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Pliers
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Paper lantern
Step 1
Separate the picks using scissors or pliers.
Step 2
Apply hot glue along the stem of twig.
Step 3
Adhere the twig to the paper lantern and continue to glue additional twigs as desired. These particular twigs were glued around the lantern.
Step 4
Cut more leaves if desired.
Step 5
Apply hot glue to the leaves and apply leaves underneath previously glued stems.
Step 6
OPTIONAL: Apply hot glue to the bottom of an ornamental bird.
Step 7
Adhere ornamental bird onto the lantern.
