A DIY lantern is a simple project that makes a great gift or can be a unique addition to your outdoor space. If you are looking for creative ideas for how to make unique DIY lanterns then I have a treat for you. No matter what your style you can learn how to make a lantern. From wooden lanterns to DIY paper lanterns great ideas are abundant here.

Get creative with so many ideas and tutorials for making DIY lanterns. From wooden lanterns, DIY paper lanterns and mason jar lanterns. Great DIY lantern projects for everyone. #diylanterns #DIYpaperlanterns #diymasonjarlanterns #diywoodenlanterns

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Have you considered upcycled DIY lanterns from old frames or mason jars? Grab a hot glue gun, and a few basic power tools, and get ready to explore these homemade lanterns to find which DIY lantern to tackle yourself

Creative Ideas for Making Your Own DIY Lanterns

Making your own DIY lanterns is a great way to add a little character to your home decor, both inside and out. Create tin can lanterns for your garden or scrap wood to style your DIY wooden lanterns. Whatever you fancy there is an abundance of projects for DIY lanterns from my fellow DIY creatives to inspire you.

As you navigate down this collection of easy DIY lantern ideas you will find that some use real candles, while others use flameless candles and even adorable fairy lantern lights. These creative DIY lantern projects are also grouped, in this order:

Easy DIY wood lanterns, which include rustic wooden lanterns, hanging lanterns, and barnwood lanterns.
DIY Paper lanterns, including lanterns made using tissue paper, and wax paper.
- Chinese paper lanterns don’t necessarily fit into one tight category anymore. You can make your own beautiful DIY paper lanterns in so many different styles. Paper lantern decorations can be patriotic or quite simple. Add a few pretty flowers to your homemade lantern for an elegant touch.
Glass jar, and mason jar lanterns of different sizes.
- Glass bottles and mason jars are great and easy ways to make a lantern. Mason jar lanterns are also affordable and can be used for indoor lantern centerpieces or unique hanging lanterns.
Repurposed and upcycled lantern projects.
- When your DIY lanterns don’t fit into any of the above categories you create a new one. Easy tin can lanterns are great outdoor lanterns in the yard or garden while a cute fairy lantern would be perfect for a child.

20+ Creative Ideas for How to Make Unique DIY Lanterns

Get creative with so many ideas and tutorials for making DIY lanterns. From wooden lanterns, DIY paper lanterns, and mason jar lanterns.

How to Make an Awesome Scroll Saw DIY Lantern

DIY Wooden Lanterns are so fun to make. Why purchase wooden lanterns when you can make your own? Use scrap wood to make rustic lanterns, or break out the scroll saw, nail gun, and wood glue, and pick a lantern pattern to create a unique wooden lantern.