Paper lanterns evoke a soft and enchanting feeling. They're beautiful as stand alone party decorations, but can also be enhanced to suit any theme or holiday by simply adding a few embellishments. For these autumn-inspired lanterns, we added fall-colored faux flowers, but you can also use real leaves or even fresh flowers.
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Things You'll Need
Paper lantern
Faux fall flowers or leaves
Hot glue
Scissors
String
Step 1
Separate the flowers from their stems by pulling them off or using scissors to cut them off.
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Step 2
Cut the tips off from each flower.
Step 3
Place a drop of hot glue under the flower.
Step 4
Press the flower onto the lantern to attach.
Step 5
Continue gluing the flowers in an organic manner around lantern.
Tip
To ensure the lantern is balanced, glue larger flowers at the top and the bottom equally.
Step 6
Take some of the leaves from the bunch and cut in half.
Step 7
Glue leaves randomly under the flowers for more interest.
Step 8
Tie a string onto the top of the lantern and hang.
You can use a single lantern or place several in a row or as a grouping for a gorgeous focal point for your event.