Creating a DIY lantern for grandma is a meaningful and hands-on project that kids of all ages can enjoy. This craft allows children to express their creativity and make a gift that is both beautiful and functional.
Whether it’s for a grandmother’s birthday, Mother’s Day, Grandparents Day, or Christmas, this handmade lantern is a great way to show love and appreciation.
You can use our free DIY lantern printable, which features flowers, butterflies, hearts, stars, and the words: “I love you, Grandma.” Kids will color the printable and glue the ends together.
This is such a fun and easy gift preschoolers can make at daycare or in the classroom for Grandparents Day. If you are a teacher looking for no-prep activities, look no further than this night light.
Once kids are done coloring the printable, an adult can take over the next steps: cutting out the cardboard that goes at the bottom of the lantern and adding the twine.
What materials do I need for this craft?
The craft only requires a few supplies: paper, colored pencils or markers, cardboard, twine, and hot glue.
Does the craft come with a printable?
Yes, you can find the free printable at the end of this article. The first page of the printable is the page that kids will color. On the second page, you will find a circle that you can use to cut make the cardboard base of the DIY lantern for grandma.
Does the printable include other options besides grandma?
This printable is especially made for grandma, so it only comes with the option: I love you grandma.
Can I make the craft in the classroom?
Yes, this DIY night light decoration craft can be made in the classroom. It is easy to make with preschoolers, kindergartners, and elementary school-aged kids. You can have the kids color the printable, and the teacher can add the base and hot glue the string.
DIY lantern for grandma
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Supplies:
- Free printable – find it at the end of the article
- Colored pencils or markers
- Cardboard
- Glue stick and hot glue
- Twine
- Tea light candle
- Electric scissors (optional)
- Scissors
Start by printing the free printable. You can enter your email at the end of this article to receive the printable in your inbox.
When printing, choose from the settings “do not scale” instead of “fit to page”.
Have kids color the printable.
Cut along the bottom line.
Apply glue to one side of the printable, up to the dotted line and glue the ends together to form a cylinder.
Cut out the circle on the second page of the printable and trace it three times on a piece of cardboard. Use electric scissors to cut out the three circles. You can also use regular scissors, but I would recommend getting electric scissors, especially if you enjoy crafting with cardboard. I love this tool. It is easy to use and safe. My kids use it too.
Glue the three circles together sandwich style.
Slice the cardboard base at the bottom of the lantern.
Wrap twine at the bottom of the lantern and glue it in place with hot glue.
Insert a flameless tea light candle inside the lantern.
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