DIY: Hot Air Balloon Lantern

January 2, 2012

This is a really fun idea to reinvent the classic chinese lantern as a decorative piece for a child’s room. Making this lantern hot air balloon requires just a few items you probably already have around the house.

Supplies:

Chinese lantern (any size will do)
Scissors
Yarn or string
Empty small box
Tape and glue or stapler

Cut off one long side of your box to make a basket

Tape up the edges so it’s sturdy

Wrap in paper, making it as neat as possible

Make the sides as pretty as possible, use rolls of tape to hold in place

Cut 6 pieces of yarn or string about 10 inches long each

Take three and tie them into a knot at one end and attach it to the middle of one inside of the basket using a stapler or glue/tape

Attach the other ends to the inside of the botom of the lantern. Using a stapler is the most secure way.

Hang with string, evenly distribute with zoo animals and enjoy!

Born and raised a New Yorker, but now happy to call the fairytale city of San Francisco home with her husband and son, Liz blogs daily about beautiful things and creations over at Say Yes when she's not digging for treasures at local thrift stores, working on a new craft, or picnicing in Golden Gate Park. On the weekends, she loves to spend time with her outdoors enthusiast family, traveling and backpacking through the West's mountains and deserts.