{"id":37316,"date":"2024-11-25T15:29:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=37316"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:44:00","slug":"diy-lanterns-for-every-season-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/diy-lanterns-for-every-season-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Lanterns for Every Season &#038; Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37378 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-lanterns.jpg\" alt=\"All lanterns\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-lanterns.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-lanterns-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-lanterns-220x132.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/All-lanterns-500x300.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Paper Lanterns are a great way to decorate any space during the holiday season. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these lanterns bring a warm, festive glow to any setting. With just one easy-to-follow template, you can effortlessly customize each lantern to match the season by experimenting with colors and adding seasonal embellishments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Construction Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glue-stick-purple-29-oz-GL597\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glue Stick\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/red-handle-safety-scissors-5-1-2-SZ660\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Decorating Materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Fold the paper in half length-wise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37370 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fold-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"fold lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fold-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fold-lantern-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fold-lantern-220x96.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/fold-lantern-500x218.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Draw a horizontal line one inch from the long edge opposite the fold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37371 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1in-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"1in lantern\" width=\"736\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1in-lantern.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1in-lantern-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1in-lantern-220x97.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1in-lantern-500x220.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Begin at the folded edge and cut a straight line approximately one inch from one of the short edges, stopping at the horizontal line.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-up-popsicles-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cut lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-up-popsicles-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-up-popsicles-1-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-up-popsicles-1-220x51.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Line-up-popsicles-1-500x116.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Unfold the paper, the paper will have several vertical slits along the middle. If there are pencil marks, erase them or re-fold the crease in the opposite direction to hide the marks on the back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Using a glue stick, add glue onto one of the slits.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37373 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-lantern-slit.jpg\" alt=\"glue lantern slit\" width=\"650\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-lantern-slit.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-lantern-slit-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-lantern-slit-220x181.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-lantern-slit-365x300.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Place the slit on the opposite end onto the one with the glue and press them together- ensuring they stick together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37374 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glue-lantern-together.jpg\" alt=\"Glue lantern together\" width=\"650\" height=\"1205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glue-lantern-together.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glue-lantern-together-162x300.jpg 162w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glue-lantern-together-552x1024.jpg 552w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glue-lantern-together-220x408.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Cut a strip of paper and glue this strip to the top of the lantern to create a handle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37375 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-handle.jpg\" alt=\"glue handle\" width=\"650\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-handle.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-handle-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/glue-handle-220x293.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Decorate your lantern with seasonal decorations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37376 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/decorate-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"decorate lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/decorate-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/decorate-lantern-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/decorate-lantern-220x336.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some more ideas for themed seasonal lanterns&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Winter<\/h2>\n<p>During the winter season, use blue and white paper and draw on lots of snowflakes. You could also add more embellishments using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-pom-pom-assortment-1-2-YA22B\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pom Pom balls<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?category=CMBFNSTMP&amp;category_mode=see_all&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paint<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/white-cotton-balls-TR242001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cotton balls<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a> <\/strong>to create a fake snow appearance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37367 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/winter-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"winter lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/winter-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/winter-lantern-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/winter-lantern-220x324.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lunar New Year<\/h2>\n<p>For Lunar New Year in January, you should use red and yellow but you can also use green and gold. Red indicates happiness, passion, hope, vitality and good luck, so this would be a great base for your lantern. Then use your favorite materials (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>glitter<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?category=CMBFNSACR&amp;category_mode=see_all&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paint<\/a>, <\/strong>etc.) to decorate the lantern with the animal of the year or other lucky symbols.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37364 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNY-Lantern.jpg\" alt=\"CNY Lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNY-Lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNY-Lantern-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNY-Lantern-220x328.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Valentines Day<\/h2>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day lanterns can use red, pink or even purple as the base. Then decorate the lantern with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart shaped stickers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=chenille+stems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chenille stems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-holiday-pom-poms-1-3-colors-TR82\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pom Poms<\/a>. <\/strong>Draw your favorite designs and names using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-colored-pencils-pluspack-12-colors-SC1002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colored pencils<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-crayons-8-colors-SC890\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red, Pink or Purple<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37366 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valentines-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Valentines lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valentines-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valentines-lantern-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valentines-lantern-634x1024.jpg 634w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Valentines-lantern-220x355.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Summer\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>To decorate these lanterns for the summer seasonal use your favorite color as the base and decorate it with all your favorite items, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flower stickers<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=chenille+stems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chenille stems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/basic-craft-supplies\/craft-trims\/gems-and-stones\/?fp=DC418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gems<\/a> <\/strong>and create designs with paint or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Any Color<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37381 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"summer lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-lantern-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-lantern-220x290.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4th of July<\/h2>\n<p>Lanterns are also a great 4th of July decoration. You can also add American <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/patriotic-flag-beads-BE1216\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flag beads<\/a><\/strong>, or draw fireworks using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a> <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a><\/strong>. Create fun designs with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/paints-and-stains\/acrylic-paint\/?fp=PT3127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paint<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=chenille+stems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chenille stems<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red, White or Blue<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37369 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4th-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"4th lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4th-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4th-lantern-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4th-lantern-220x339.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thanksgiving<\/h2>\n<p>For thanksgiving, focus on using fall themed colors and decorations. On the lantern use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a> <\/strong>to draw leaves, pumpkins, pies and your other favorite thanksgiving themed decorations. Write out your favorite things with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-adhesive-felt-letter-assortment-FA3399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">felt letters<\/a> <\/strong>or, also add <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-foam-shapes-with-adhesive-hearts-AC750\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heart shaped stickers <\/a><\/strong>with all the things you&#8217;re grateful for written on them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: revert;\">Color of Paper Needed:<\/strong><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\">Orange, Brown, Red or Yellow<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37365 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/thanks-lantern.jpg\" alt=\"thanks lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/thanks-lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/thanks-lantern-181x300.jpg 181w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/thanks-lantern-619x1024.jpg 619w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/thanks-lantern-220x364.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>When it&#8217;s Christmas season, use the tradition Christmas colors- Red and Green. Add holiday <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-holiday-pom-poms-1-3-colors-TR82\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pom Poms<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-bag-of-ribbon-FA3236\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ribbon<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-glitter-assortment-8-lb-XM533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter<\/a> <\/strong>and even <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/silver-jingle-bells-1-TR260\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bells <\/a><\/strong>or draw decorations using just your favorite <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?origq=markers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">markers<\/a><\/strong>. You could also, write out a fun message using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/color-splash-adhesive-felt-letter-assortment-FA3399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">felt letters<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color of Paper Needed:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/prang-smart-stack-groundwood-construction-paper-9-x12-PE1729\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red or Green<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37368 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lantern\" width=\"650\" height=\"1011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Lantern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Lantern-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-Lantern-220x342.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paper Lanterns are a great way to decorate any space during the holiday season. 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