Halloween Lantern
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Grab this Cricut lantern template to make this festive Halloween decoration. Learn how to make this spooky lantern {and download the free Halloween Lantern SVG file} with this step-by-step tutorial.
Whether you have a Halloween party planned or not, this Cricut paper lantern is perfect for adding Halloween décor to your house. This is already sized for a perfect lantern size, but you can easily size them larger or smaller as needed.
And if you love these spooky Cricut Halloween lanterns, then make sure to check out these Halloween Treat Boxes or these Pumpkin Candy Holders for more fun Halloween paper crafts!
How to Make Paper Lanterns with Your Cricut:
To make these Halloween lanterns, you will need:
- Cardstock in your color choices. The thicker the cardstock, the better! This heavy weight cardstock is what I use for most of my Cricut paper crafts. This heavy weight textured cardstock is also fun to use with paper lanterns.
- You can leave the lanterns open or use this thin clear craft plastic for a more finished look with a “glass effect”.
- Glue – This Bearly Art craft glue is my new favorite glue for paper crafts! You may also want hot glue for gluing the top together.
- Scoring Stylus (which is what I will be using in this tutorial) or Scoring Wheel (Maker only). If your cutting machine doesn’t have the scoring feature, this scoring board and stylus is great to use.
- Led Tea Lights – these are the ones that I love!
- Halloween Lantern SVG – Download at the bottom of the post
Step by Step Tutorial
Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial on how to make this Halloween paper lantern:
To Make these Cricut Lanters:
- Upload the Halloween Lantern SVG file to Cricut Design Space.
- Change the layers with the red lines to score and attach them to the layer underneath.
- Select “Make It” and follow the prompts on your Cricut to cut out the pieces.
- If you are using the clear plastic, glue each piece to the lantern walls.
- Then glue the 2 lantern pieces together by applying glue to the tabs and adhering them this way.
- Assemble the lid together by gluing each of the tabs to the inside of the lid. If you have trouble assembling the lid, make sure to watch the video for helpful tips on how to do this!
- Then glue the top to your lantern.
Once everything is attached, add your Led tea light, turn off the lights and be amazed!
These Halloween lanterns are pretty easy to put together and don’t need many supplies either. But they look great with the lights low and the tea lights flickering making them perfect for decorating for Halloween.
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