We love the idea of a paper lantern DIY throughout the year, but especially during the 4th of July as it's a fun kid's craft they can hang outside.

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This paper lantern DIY is a fun craft for kids all year long!

Paper Crafts is our absolute favorite. If you love them too, then you will not want to miss our other popular paper crafts including Paper weaving, Giant Paper Lantern, and Paper Cactus

We highlighted this Construction Paper Craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our April Crafts for Kids along with our 101+ Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

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One of our favorite kid's crafts for the patriotic holidays is these paper lantern DIYs. They are all kinds of fun to hang and decorate, especially during 4th of July BBQs

Hello friends! I can hardly believe it, but the 4th of July is just around the corner. Have I ever mentioned that the fourth is one of my favorite holidays of ALL TIMES?

I love parades, I love my country, I love flags AND it happens to fall one week before my birthday every year, so that makes it that much more RAD.

In any case, I joined up with a ton of other creative ladies and we're all bringing together some fun

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It's no secret I have a love affair with paper crafts and parties so I thought I'd share with you the fun, festive way to make these Red, White, and Blue Paper Lanterns!
You can find all the supplies at the dollar store and are super fun for the kids to make. Here's how you do it.

Paper Lantern Supplies

Red, White, and Blue Construction Paper
Scissors
Twine
Ribbon
Decorative tapes
Crepe paper

How to Make a DIY Paper Lantern

You start out by folding a piece of paper in half. Then using your scissors, make cuts to the paper at the folded seam.

Unfold and roll ends into a tube shape. Using tape, tape your ends together.

Red, White, and Blue Crafts

As long as the kids are old enough to use scissors, then they should be able to make these. For those that are too young, this is a good time to let them at the lanterns to decorate with tape or drawings. We fringed a piece of crepe paper and attached it to the end of the lantern along with a ribbon.

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Lastly, using the scissors or a hole punch, make a hole at the top of your lanterns to hang with twine or ribbon. From here, you can hang your lanterns on a longer piece of ribbon across the patio or room.

Happy Crafting and HAPPY 4th of JULY!

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Do not miss out on these printable 4th of July coloring pages! Not only are they great coloring sheets but they are really HAPPY coloring pages too.
When it comes to parties, I’m kind of kookoo for Garlands. It can easily add color and flare to any festivities especially the 4th of July! We're showing how to make fun crafting para cord and turn it into a patriotic party garland.

Other Paper Crafts You Might Enjoy

Fun wind sock craft made from a few simple supplies. Learn with the kids how to make a windsock with colorful paper and some simple craft supplies.
Simple rainbow crafts for kindergartners, rainbow crafts for preschoolers, or even lower-grade elementary school kids.
Turn those pieces of paper into a fun paper crown.

Yield: 1 paper lantern