Creative Floral Lantern Decor: Cardboard Reuse DIY Project

With this DIY tutorial, discover how to creatively repurpose cardboard to make a beautiful floral lantern decoration. This eco-friendly project is perfect for enhancing any space with a touch of beauty. I'm excited to share this easy project with you all. Those who know me know that I have a soft spot for creating cute lanterns. You can check out my first mini lantern design here: DIY Mini Wood Lantern. I'll provide you with a materials list and step-by-step instructions.

Video tutorial

Materials:

- Mod Podge

- Scissors

- Cardboard cut into 3x3 inch square sections

- Decorative tissue paper

- Paintbrush

- Acrylic paint

- Hot glue

- 10 wooden craft sticks

Step 1: Apply acrylic paint to the cardboard.

I used two cardboard sections, each measuring 3x3 inches.

I started by applying white acrylic paint to both square sections.

Step 2: Cutting the tissue paper and applying Mod Podge.

Next, I used scissors to cut a piece of tissue paper. I applied Mod Podge to each square with a paintbrush. Then, I placed the tissue paper over the Mod Podge and removed any excess before adding a Mod Podge layer to the tissue paper.

Step 3: Attach craft sticks and cardboard.

After that, I used hot glue to attach four craft sticks to each corner of one square section.

Next, I added the second square section to the craft sticks and secured it with hot glue.

Step 4: Adding more craft sticks, a bead, and paint:

Then, I took the remaining craft sticks and incorporated them into the lantern design. I created an X shape with the craft sticks on two sides and the back of the lantern, securing them with hot glue. After adding the craft sticks, I placed a small wooden bead on top and painted both the sticks and the bead with white acrylic paint.

Step 5: Adding flowers, and a battery-operated candle

Lastly, I added a few loose flowers to the top of the lantern. I also placed a battery-operated candle inside the lantern along with some additional flowers.

I love that you can create a lantern by reusing cardboard. It makes a lovely display on a Valentine's Day or Spring mantel.

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Maya KuzmanFebruary 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Oh, how sweet! I am crazy about lanterns and this is a perfect project - goes right into my to do list! Pinned and shared!
Amy JohnsonFebruary 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This is so pretty and creative!
Handmade in IsraelFebruary 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Another sweet project. How lovely!
JayneFebruary 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I love what you've done here, Stephanie. This is such a pretty craft! :) #MMBC
JoFebruary 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Cute cute cute.

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