Make a lantern – make beautiful garden decorations yourself with children

Prepare for summer in time - we'll give you quick instructions on how to do it with the childrenMake a lanterncan. This idea is sure to bring a lot of joy to the kids – and it’s pretty cheap. You can hang this decoration over the garden table and use it to create accents. If you are looking for fresh decoration ideas for children's birthdays, you can use these. For thecolorful lanternsYou will need the following materials /and of course the help of the children - the more, the merrier/ - lantern /white, the basic model/, iridescent watercolors in gold, silver, or bronze, watercolors and a simple spray bottle /optional/.

Make a lantern – make your own colorful garden decorations step by step

If youall materialsyou already have, you can use thatMake a lanternbegin. You can change the children into their play clothes - they will definitely get them dirty and watercolor is difficult to wash off. First apply a fine coat of the bronze, gold or silver iridescent watercolor to the lanterns (as shown in the photos). Then let them dry out. When they are dry, the children can spray the lanterns with watercolors. Alternatively, you can paint the lantern, but it is of course more fun to spray paint it.

Make a lantern – practical and beautiful garden decoration

Except this simple idea like youMake a lanternWe also offer some alternatives for original garden decorations that you can create with the help of the children. Here are some original suggestions - cut butterflies out of paper and stick them on the lantern. If you cover the lantern with lace, it will look romantic - perfect for a vintage style wedding, for example - or for your little princess's children's birthday party! For a rustic garden look, you can simply hang the lantern on a tree branch. You can paint the lantern completely with watercolors and add accents in several different colors. Let these creative suggestions inspire you – maybe you will find the right oneDesignfor you.

Making a lantern – the materials

Spray the lantern with watercolor

Quick craft instructions – photo series

Colorful pink-purple lanterns

Fun leisure activity for toddlers

The end result – colorful lanterns

The result – beautifully decorated garden

Children's birthday party - ideas for a festive atmosphere

Garden decoration idea for family celebration

Paper lantern for children's birthday party

Original and inexpensive garden decoration

Rustic lantern - hang on a tree branch

The end result – creative lighting for the garden

Laterne im Vintage Style

Glue lace to the lantern

Romantic seating area in the garden

Romantic lanterns for summer wedding