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.

- Mod Podge

- Scissors

- Cardboard cut into 3x3 inch square sections

- Decorative tissue paper

- Paintbrush

- Acrylic paint

- Hot glue

- 10 wooden craft sticks

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.