Paper Lanterns and Luminaries You Can Make for Your Home
Creating paper luminaries and lanterns for the home is a wonderful way to add warmth and ambiance to any space. With a Cricut machine, the process becomes even more convenient and customizable. Using the pattern templates provided, you can easily cut intricate designs and shapes onto the paper, allowing you to create beautiful and unique luminaries and lanterns. Whether it’s for a special occasion or simply to enhance your home decor, these DIY projects are a fantastic way to unleash your creativity. By combining the precision of the Cricut machine with your personal artistic touch, you can bring a touch of elegance and charm to any room.
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To create these stylish lanterns, you’ll need cardstock and vellum to achieve the perfect balance of durability and delicacy. Double-sided tape or spray adhesive is recommended for easy and secure assembly. While a scoring tool is optional, it can make the process smoother and more precise.
Happy crafting!
Pineapple Pop-up Luminary
The pineapple has long been a symbol of welcoming and hospitality, and also luxury. This beautiful pineapple lantern with an art deco feel will add elegance to your summer party or wedding. It can fold flat for sending as a housewarming gift or for any occasion where you want to spread warmth and hospitality.
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Mid-Century Modern Lantern Set
Embrace the timeless charm of the mid-century modern era with our Mid-Century Modern Lantern Set. This set of 3D paper lanterns brings the sophistication and elegance of mid-century design to your home decor. Each lantern in this set features sleek lines, geometric patterns, and a retro-inspired silhouette. The mid-century modern lanterns are perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to any room, whether it’s for a special occasion or everyday ambiance.
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Moroccan Lantern
This elegant lantern makes a perfect decoration for dinners, small parties, and formal celebrations. Make it unique by using your favorite printed or solid color papers. You will receive this design collection in SVG format with and without score lines. Together with the cutting files, you will receive the instructions in PDF with a link to the video tutorial on how to assemble the craft.
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Sunflower Lantern
This Sunflower Lantern makes a perfect decoration for summer dinners, small parties, and celebrations. Make it unique by using your favorite printed or solid color papers, and adapt it to your other decorations. You will receive this design collection in SVG format with and without score lines. Together with the cutting files, you will receive the instructions in PDF with a link to the video tutorial on how to assemble the craft.
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Blossom Lanterns
With a 3-dimensional floral motif, these lanterns look beautiful by daylight or in the evening with a lit (flameless) tealight inside. Perfect for adding beauty to any gathering or for giving as wedding favors.
3 Sizes are included in the file. All are 3″ in diameter and the different heights are 4″, 5″, and 6″. These are easy to make using your Cricut, Silhouette or Scan-n-Cut. PDF copies of the SVG files are included if you want to cut by hand.
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Rose Lace Lantern
Make an LED candle lantern that looks like roses intricately woven into delicate lace with this 3D SVG template. Use your choice of cardstock with your Cricut, Silhouette or laser cutter to get just the look you want. This 3D SVG digital template makes a 5.25-inch tall by 3.25-inch wide lantern that fits a standard 5-inch tall by 3-inch wide LED pillar candle. For use only with LED battery-operated candles.
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Butterfly Lantern and Box
These elegant and cute lantern and favor boxes are perfect for parties and dinner, and the butterfly decorations make them versatile for all sorts of occasions: birthday, baptism, anniversary, engagement, or even wedding. You will receive this design collection in SVG format with and without score lines. Together with the cutting files, you will receive the instructions in PDF with a link to the video tutorial on how to assemble the crafts.
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Dragonfly Mini Lantern
This Dragonfly Mini Lantern is perfect to light up your Springtime celebrations. Use it at your Easter parties, birthdays, and high teas. Make sure to use different colors, patterns, and textures to make it unique. The template comes in SVG format, and it’s perfect for cutting with Cricut, Silhouette, and other cutting machines. Included, you will find instructions and a link to the video tutorial to assemble the Dragonfly Mini Lantern.
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Halloween Ghosts Lantern
Make this spooky Halloween ghost paper lantern with this 3D SVG template from Bella Carta Design. With your cutting machine, you can easily create a chillingly delightful lantern that will be the highlight of any haunted event. The SVG template and instructions are incredibly user-friendly, allowing you to effortlessly bring to life a paper lantern designed to hold a standard US 5-inch pillar candle. The flying ghosts will add an eerie ambiance to your Halloween decor.
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4th of July Fireworks Lantern
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with this Fourth of July Lantern Kit! This DIY craft project is perfect for adding a patriotic touch to your holiday decor. Whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July party or just looking to brighten up your space, this lantern will bring the spirit of freedom and joy to any setting. Hang it indoors or outdoors, use it as a centerpiece, or give it as a thoughtful gift to friends and family.
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Snowflake Centerpiece Lantern
Bring the enchantment of winter indoors with this Snowflake Lantern Craft Kit. This delightful DIY project allows you to create a beautiful lantern adorned with intricate snowflake designs. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of winter wonderland to your home or seeking a fun crafting activity for the family, this lantern is sure to brighten up your space and bring a cozy ambiance to any room. This Snowflake Lantern Craft Kit is a perfect way to celebrate the magic of the season and create cherished memories with your loved ones.
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Halloween Haunted House Centerpiece Lantern
Step into the spooky world of Halloween with this Haunted House Lantern. Designed by Once Upon a Book Nook, this 3D paper lantern brings the eerie charm of a haunted house to life, making it a perfect centerpiece or decoration for your Halloween festivities. Crafted with intricate details and creativity, this haunted house lantern captures the essence of Halloween with its ghostly designs and mysterious silhouette. The lantern’s design includes spooky windows, creepy crawlies, and eerie bats, all set against the backdrop of a hauntingly beautiful night.
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Winter Cardinal Lantern
Bring the beauty of winter to life with this enchanting Winter Cardinal Lantern. It depicts a serene winter scene featuring a cardinal perched on a snowy branch and is a perfect addition to your holiday decor or a heartfelt gift for your loved ones during the festive season. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the Winter Cardinal Lantern is made from cardstock and vellum or other light paper. Assembling this exquisite lantern is a breeze with a glue stick, double-sided tape, or adhesive spray. For precise folds and professional-looking results, you can use the optional scoring tool.
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Geometric Leaf Lantern
The Geometric Leaf Lantern complements various decor styles, making it a versatile and stylish addition to your home. Whether used as a centerpiece, on a mantel, or as part of a table setting, it exudes charm and sophistication. Create an enchanting atmosphere during special occasions, gatherings, or simply to enjoy a quiet evening at home. Let the Geometric Leaf Lantern captivate your senses and add a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your living spaces.
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Valentine Hearts Lantern
This Valentine Hearts Lantern has a joining hearts and scroll pattern that creates a lovely decoration for a standard pillar LED candle. Make a unique and memorable gift for someone special or a charming decoration for your home. The lantern is for use only with LED battery-operated candles only. As designed, the template makes a cylindrical paper lantern that measures 5.25 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide and fits around a standard 5-inch tall by 3-inch wide LED pillar candle.
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Vine Leaf Paper Lanterns
Intricately designed with a delicate leaf and vine pattern, these lanterns cast a romantic and organic light, creating an ambiance of enchantment and elegance. Crafted with precision, each lantern is a statement of sophistication, designed to add a touch of nature-inspired beauty to your home or wedding decor. Easy to set up and even easier to fall in love with, these lanterns are the perfect blend of whimsy and chic.
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In conclusion, creating paper luminaries and lanterns for the home is a rewarding and enjoyable DIY project that can easily elevate the ambiance of any space. Whether using a Cricut machine or crafting by hand, the beauty of these paper creations can truly transform a room and create a cozy, inviting atmosphere. By incorporating personalized patterns and designs, you can infuse your own style and creativity into each luminary or lantern. This simple yet impactful decor can be perfect for everyday use, special occasions, or seasonal celebrations, making it a versatile and delightful addition to any home decor enthusiast’s repertoire. Cheers to adding a touch of warmth and light to your living spaces through the art of paper crafting!
