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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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  1. 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!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM

      Maya, thank you! I appreciate you visiting and sharing my craft. 😊

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  2. Amy JohnsonFebruary 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM

    This is so pretty and creative!

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  3. Handmade in IsraelFebruary 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM

    Another sweet project. How lovely!

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  4. JayneFebruary 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    I love what you've done here, Stephanie. This is such a pretty craft! :) #MMBC

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  5. JoFebruary 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM

    Cute cute cute.

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