Halloween Paper Lantern Pumpkins

Earlier in the year we made a lantern to celebrate Chinese New Year.

I thought this would adapt well for our Halloween festivities, so we made one again!  As Ruby is now a dab-hand (so she reckons) I'll let her explain when you need:




Of course!

You also need a battery operated tea light and some scissors. We used a lampshade that the previous house owners had left behind, but you can get them in Wilkinson, Ikea and DIY stores for around £2.

The full instructions are over on the Chinese lantern post, but basically you just cover the shade, decoupage style with tissue paper.  I was unable to get any photos of this stage as it all got a bit messy!  Once fully covered allow to dry overnight.

Then you just need to decide how you want to decorate it.  You can of course put a face on to make it look like a carved pumpkin, or you could go with a scene.

Ruby decided she wanted a witch on hers, so this is what we managed.  I've hung it up off the ceiling light to show you the lit effect.  It actually gives a lovely spooky orange glow to the room and would be great for a Halloween party.  But we're planning on using a cane or piece of dowel and carrying the lantern when we're out trick or treating.

If you liked this post, please take a moment to leave a comment or check out my other Halloween posts:

Pompom Pumpkins
Spooky Crafts - Hand print Spiders
Fancy Dress

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