Looking for ways to improve your outdoor space? Add some atmosphere to your garden and yard with lanterns! We have found 15 DIY lantern ideas that can beautifully illuminate any porch, patio, or garden. From the contemporary to the industrial chic, there is something here for everyone!
1. Beach Lanterns
Make your own Beach Lanterns using empty soda bottles. Perfect for you next picnic or garden party! (Tutorial: Build House Home)
2. Glass Pebble Lanterns
Set the mood with a DIY glass pebble lantern! Decorative stones reflect light from a solar-powered jar lid. (Tutorial: Everyday Dishes)
3. Easy Party Lanterns
Transform vellum gift bags into illuminated party lights! (Tutorial: Blitsy)
4. Sea Glass Votives
Use glass paint to turn plain glassware into sea glass hanging votive holders. (Tutorial: Saved by Love Creations)
5. Turn Old Light Fixtures into Stylish, Geometric Lanterns
I love the design of these lamps. They have a sleek modern geometric shape. (Tutorial: eHow)
6. Slatted Lantern
Add a soft glow to the space with this sweet little slatted lantern complete with a rustic rope “wick”. (Tutorial: Build-Basic)
7. Firefly Mason Jar Lanterns
This DIY project requires only 3 supplies and will take you all of 15 minutes to put together. (Tutorial: Mad in Crafts)
8. Tin Can Lanterns
Here’s an attractive way to recycle tin cans into pretty lanterns for parties. (Tutorial: CraftFoxes)
