Get ready for summer with a quick DIY idea: you can make colorful lanterns with the kids. This project is fun for children and inexpensive, too. Hang the finished decoration above the garden table or use it as a cheerful accent for a children’s birthday party. For the colored lanterns you will need white paper lanterns, water-based metallic paint in gold, silver or bronze, watercolors and, optionally, a spray bottle.
DIY lanterns – step-by-step colorful garden decorations
Once all the materials are ready, you can start decorating the lanterns. Dress the children in play clothes, because watercolor stains can be difficult to remove. First apply a thin layer of bronze, gold, silver or iridescent water-based paint to the lanterns, as shown in the pictures. Let them dry completely. Then the children can spray the lanterns with watercolor. Alternatively, they can paint funny patterns directly onto the paper surface.
DIY lanterns – practical and beautiful garden decorations
Along with this simple idea for decorating lanterns, you can try other original garden decorations that children can help make. Cut out paper butterflies and glue them to a lantern, or cover a lantern with lace for a romantic look that works beautifully for a vintage-style wedding or a princess-themed birthday party. For a rustic garden, simply hang the lantern from a tree branch. You can also add soft color accents with watercolor paint. Let these creative suggestions inspire the version that suits your celebration.
DIY lantern materials
Spray the lantern with watercolor
Quick instructions – photo gallery
Colorful pink and purple lanterns
A fun activity for children
The finished result – colorful lanterns
The result – a beautifully decorated garden
Children’s birthday party – ideas for a celebration
Garden decoration idea for a family celebration
Paper lanterns for a child’s birthday
Original and inexpensive garden decor
Rustic lantern hung from a tree branch
The result – creative garden lighting
Lantern in vintage style
Decorate a lantern with lace
Romantic seating in the garden
Romantic lanterns for a summer wedding
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