Paper Bag Leaf Lantern

Create a cute fall lantern of a paper lunch bag and coffee filters! Add a subtle glow with an LED tea light!
printDownload TemplateMaterials
Paintbrushes
Skinny Craft Sticks
Paint Dab Markers
LED Tea Light
Ruler
Paper Bags (One for Each Lantern)
Coffee Filters
Decoupage Glue
Pen/Pencil/Marker
Scissors
Hot Glue *Adult Supervision Required
Instructions
Step 1.
Gather your supplies.

Step 1.
Gather your supplies.
Step 2.
Cut 4 inches off the top of the paper bag.

Step 2.
Cut 4 inches off the top of the paper bag.
Step 3.
Download and print the leaf template above on cardstock, then cut it out.

Step 3.
Download and print the leaf template above on cardstock, then cut it out.
Step 4.
Trace the template on the back and front of the paper bag.

Step 4.
Trace the template on the back and front of the paper bag.
Step 5.
Cut out the lead on both sides.

Step 5.
Cut out the lead on both sides.
Step 6.
Glue 2 skinny craft sticks into each corner to make the lantern sturdy.

Step 6.
Glue 2 skinny craft sticks into each corner to make the lantern sturdy.
Step 7.
Tie dye 2 coffee filters using yellow and red paint dabbers.

Step 7.
Tie dye 2 coffee filters using yellow and red paint dabbers.
Step 8.
Once your coffee filters are dry, use the leftover piece of the paper bag to measure the width of the coffee filters so they slide right into the bag. Draw a line on each side to mark the excess filter.

Step 8.
Once your coffee filters are dry, use the leftover piece of the paper bag to measure the width of the coffee filters so they slide right into the bag. Draw a line on each side to mark the excess filter.
Step 9.
Cut along the lines. Use a ruler to draw a line from corner to corner of the filter.

Step 9.
Cut along the lines. Use a ruler to draw a line from corner to corner of the filter.
Step 10.
Cut along the lines and you now have 2 rectangular coffee filters.

Step 10.
Cut along the lines and you now have 2 rectangular coffee filters.
Step 11.
Spread decoupage glue on the insides of the bag.

Step 11.
Spread decoupage glue on the insides of the bag.
Step 12.
Slide one of the coffee filters into the bag and decoupage glue over it to secure. Repeat for both sides of the bag.

Step 12.
Slide one of the coffee filters into the bag and decoupage glue over it to secure. Repeat for both sides of the bag.
Step 13.
Cut the top of the bag into a zigzag pattern to add a decorative touch.

Step 13.
Cut the top of the bag into a zigzag pattern to add a decorative touch.