DIY Fall Lantern Decoration for Entryway or Front Porch
This fall lantern is the perfect fall décor for an entryway or porch! Simply add a few of your favorite seasonal items and decorate with a cute bow to transform a plain lantern into a beautiful fall lantern decor in minutes!
How to decorate a lantern
Adding a fall lantern to your home’s decor is such a fun way to decorate! While adding a little bit of ambient lighting to a room, a decorative lantern is also a simple way to change up your decor throughout the year. You can easily add seasonal elements to the lantern as the seasons change.
Supplies:
Start by gathering all your supplies. To make this fall lantern, you’ll need a handful of easy to find materials such as a lantern, candle, mini pumpkins, acorns, pine cones, ribbon, wire and floral pick.
I’m lucky because my daughter used lanterns made by her father-in-law to decorate the centers of the tables at her wedding reception, so I have several to use in decorating. Picking the perfect lantern is the most important step in this craft. Since we’ll be adding fall fillers to the inside, the best lantern for this fall craft is one with large openings or glass panes that allow you to see what’s inside.
A battery-operated candle is a great option because you can set it on a timer and it lights itself each evening. And you’ll never have to worry about the lantern being a fire hazard when the candle is lit! Just be sure it is an outdoor candle if you plan on putting it on your porch because it will melt when the temperature rises.
If you don’t have time to create some gorgeous pumpkins right now you can save this pin on your Pinterest fall craft board.
Fall Lantern – Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1 – Add a Floral Pick
- Attach the floral pick to the one of the upper edges of your lantern using floral wire. My floral pick had fall leaves, a pumpkin, and berries, all with a bit of copper glitter to give it some glam. A pick is perfect for adding a simple fall touch to the top of the lantern. Even if your lantern has a door, you should be able to use thin wire to attach it, or you can attach it to the back of the bow and then attach both of them to the lantern handle.
Step 2 – Make a Fall Bow
- With a pretty fall ribbon, create a bow. Start with a length of ribbon for half of the tail, then form several even loops. I only did four (two on each side) this time but usually do 6-8. Finally, leave a length of ribbon for the other half of the tail. Secure the center of the ribbon with thread.
- Twist the ends of the floral wire together to tighten the center of the bow. Separate each loop to form the bow.
- Cut another piece of ribbon and tie a knot in the center. Then, tie this around the center of the bow and use the tails to attach the bow to the lantern.
Step 3 – Decorate the Inside of Your Fall Lantern
- Next, give the inside of your lantern a little bit of fall flair by adding a few fall fillers around the candle. Mini pumpkins, small pinecones, and acorns all make great fillers. Simply arrange the fillers around the bottom of the candle.
- I chose to use some of the glitter pumpkins I made in mine to give it a little extra sparkle.
This lantern is a great start to the fall/winter holiday season.
Check out these other fall decor posts:
How to Make Your Own Wood Bead Garland
Chunky Yarn Pumpkins from Dollar Tree Pumpkins
I just love using lanterns for holiday decorating, especially in the Fall. Your lantern is so pretty. Thanks for sharing your post with us this week. #HomeMattersParty
Glad you liked the fall lantern Donna!
Oh, your lantern for Fall looks so beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial too!
I’m popping over from the All About Home Party!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Thank you so much Shelia!
I love this, Janet. Laura
Thanks Laura!
How cute! And very festive! #WonderfulWednesday
Thanks for stopping by Lydia. Glad you liked the lantern.
Janet
CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at my Unlimited Link Party 32!
That’s awesome Dee. Thanks so much and thanks for hosting such a great link party each week.
I love this Fall lantern decorating idea, Janet – so pretty!
Cute! Those battery operated candles fool me every time – lol!
Aren’t they great. They are so realistic looking and you don’t have to remember to light the candles. Plus, they don’t every burn up.
Looks really nice, I like it! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Link Party 31. Pinned!
Thanks Dee.
So pretty. Your dressed up lantern is ready for fall. Lovely inspiration for those who wish to dress up their lanterns. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.
Such a cute fall lantern, Janet! I just love all of your fall updates to it. Thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Allison. Glad you enjoyed it.
Janet, I enjoy decorating with lanterns all year long. Yours is decorated so beautifully for fall! Pinned!
Thanks Lynne.
I’m with you! Lanterns are out for me year round! Such fun ideas for fall decorating with them! Great hopping with you! Happy 4th!
Thanks Leslie. I love your zucchini bread recipe.
Love how you customized this lantern for fall! I love to see people using basic pieces and dressing them up for different occasions. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Olivia. It was great hopping with you.
Janet, your lantern looks so festive decorated for fall! I may have to create one for my fall mantel. Thanks for the inspiration! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Rebecca. I enjoyed hopping with you.
OOOh! I love lanterns decorated for fall. So fun. Hugs to you.
Thanks Renae. It was fun hopping with you.
Lanterns for fall are so charming and give a cozy feel inside or out.
Thanks Marie. It was great hopping with you.
Lanterns are so fun to use in decorating. Such a great idea to use them in the fall with pumpkins and a cute bow.
Karin
Thanks Karin. It’s was great to get to use one of the lanterns from my daughter’s wedding. That just it made it that much more special. It was great hopping with you.
Fall is my favorite time of year. You shared great ways to use lanterns for fall.
Thanks Cindy. It was great hopping with you.
What a great way to decorate a fall lantern! I always forget about adding some decorations to a lantern! Thanks for sharing all the great tips!
Thanks Kimberly, It was great hopping with you.
Wonderful fall lantern decorating ideas! I cannot wait to decorate some lanterns for fall.
I pinned this post!
Hugs,
Kippi
Thanks Kippi and thanks for organizing the hop. Lots of great ideas for fall.