Halloween Crafts | Jack O Lantern Paper Lanterns
Paper lanterns are fun to make, a perfect as inexpensive party decorations, and are easy enough for kids to put together. These paper lanterns are decorated to look like Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns and are perfect for decorating for this festive holiday. To see a larger view of this photo click here.
You will need
(for each lantern)
1 sheet orange construction paperScissors
Ruler
What you do
Lay the construction paper on the table in landscape format. Using a ruler, measure about one-inch in from the edge and cut off a strip. Set aside this strip for the lantern handle.
Take the sheet and fold it in half lengthwise, then lightly draw a pencil line (again, using the ruler) about an inch in from the right (open) side.
Use scissors to cut slits, starting at the folded edge, stop your cuts at the lightly penciled line you drew.
Open the paper and lay it in front of you in landscape fashion. Use a black marker or crayon to draw Jack-O-Lantern facial features.
Roll up the paper into a tube, facial features facing out, and secure top and bottom ends with tape.
Stand the lantern up on end and tape the handle on.
Gently push down from the top to allow the sections of the lantern to pop up, then use your fingers to squeeze and flatten the creases a bit. This will help keep the lantern's shape.
