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Glowing Rainbow Fall Leaf Lantern

Create a vibrant and colorful lantern using simple materials like fall leaves, tissue paper, and LED lights, perfect for any season.
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Prep 1 hour
Total 1 hour
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Materials

Materials

  • 1 jar Mason jar A clear jar to hold the lantern materials
  • 5 pieces Fall leaves Choose vibrant, intact leaves
  • 1 sheet Orange tissue For a vibrant base layer
  • 1 sheet Yellow tissue To brighten the overall look
  • 1 sheet Pink cellophane For a colorful top layer
  • 1 sheet Blue cellophane To enhance the aesthetic appeal
  • 1 sheet Iridescent film For a magical touch
  • 1 tube Glue To secure the layers
  • 1 light LED light To illuminate the lantern

Instructions

Preparation

  • Start by layering your fall leaves at the bottom of the mason jar.
  • Add pieces of orange and yellow tissue for a vibrant base, crumpling slightly for texture.
  • Place pink and blue cellophane on top of the tissue, enhancing the colors beneath.
  • Cut and add pieces of iridescent film for a magical sparkle.
  • Secure everything in place with a little glue to stabilize the layers.
  • Finally, drop in the LED light to illuminate your beautiful creation.

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Tips & Notes:

You can experiment with different materials and colors. Adding glitter can provide extra sparkle. Keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight for maintenance.

Nutrition Information: Serving: | Calories: | Carbohydrates: | Protein: | Fat: | Sodium: | Fiber: | Sugar:

Author: Sarah Bennett Course: Cuisine: Keyword: Autumn Lantern, Craft for Kids, DIY Craft, Fall Decor, Lantern Craft

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