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My boys really like helping with this part! This doesn’t need to be perfect, just enjoy this messy and fun process! This will ensure that the balloon will peel off the inner layer of tissue paper when you pop it later. We dipped the tissue paper right in the water and started a single layer without glue. Make sure you protect your work surface because this activity is pretty messy! This is what is pictured below:įor the first layer of covering, we just used plain water without glue. Now set up your work area for your lantern craft. I used a half a bottle of glue and eyeballed the same amount of water. Mix your glue mixture with equal parts water and glue.

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You can read more on pressing flowers in How to Preserve Flowers for Nature Activities. Place a couple more heavy books on top and check back in a couple of weeks. If you purchase or pick flowers, place them between 2 pieces of wax paper in a book and close the book. There are a bunch of different sets, so look around

We went this route since we don’t have flowers growing outside yet. Purchase already pressed flowers from Amazon.Single layer petal flowers work the best when pressing flowers! Here’s How We Made Our Lantern Craft: Step 1:

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Jars or something to place your lanterns in when they are drying.

Paint brush– We used the foam sponge brushes.

I linked some biodegradable water balloons.

Water Balloons– We used some water balloons that we had around the house.

Or you can buy pressed flowers here! There are many different pressed flower combinations so check out the different options!

Flowers- Try bouquet flowers if they are currently out of season.

Glue– We used this type of crafting glue.

Tissue paper: You can try any color, but we used white.

Ready to make a beautiful lantern?! Here’s what you’ll need.

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You can check out our stunning super sized leaf lanterns for fall HERE! If you love this pressed flower craft, you will find a ton ideas at 20+ Pressed Flower Crafts!īefore we get started, I want to tell you about an amazing HOMESTEAD BUNDLE that will be on sale until September 25! Resources are worth over $6,000, but are currently being offered at just $50! Click here to learn more about this one in a lifetime offer, which includes multiple homeschool Ebooks! Just download and enjoy! If you purchase this bundle, please send me a message on Instagram at I would love to know your favorite resource! This craft is a wonderful way to welcome a changing season, make a cute Easter decoration, or represent a beautiful symbol of hope during uncertain times. You can make this lantern craft any time of year, but they are the perfect spring and summer activity for kids. Check out our method for making these nature lanterns below and see how we use them 2 different ways at the bottom of the post! They also look pretty and delicate during the day when they the tea lights are off. The silhouette of the pressed nature pieces look beautiful on the illuminated lanterns. Kids will love to help with the process of making these and I guarantee they will be in awe when you light the lanterns at night. This lantern craft is the perfect way to bring light into your home during those slightly chilly and dark evenings of early spring.

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