Light up your home with this hauntingly beautiful spider web paper lantern. This eerie yet elegant lantern will transform your space into a creepy wonderland. In this blog post I will guide you through the process to making your own captivating spider web lantern made from cardstock, vellum paper and decorative lights.
Spider web paper lantern material supply list
- Cutting machine
- Light cutting mat
- Scoring wheel or scoring board
- Masking tape
- Cardstock paper
- Vellum or tissue paper
- Glue
- Lights (not pictured in supply list graphic)
- Cutting Machine: A machine is recommended to cut out the intricate spider web design on the cardstock paper.
- Cardstock Paper: I chose black cardstock paper because I like how it gives your lantern a spooky vibe. However, you can always choose any color you prefer.
- Cutting Mat: You will need a light cutting mat (the blue mat if using Cricut) to cut your project on.
- Vellum or Tissue Paper: The opacity of vellum or tissue paper will diffuse the light from within the lantern, creating a soft glow. I used an orange tinted vellum paper from my drafting days. I think the color gives it a nice warm, eerie touch.
- Masking Tape: This will be used to hold the cardstock paper in place on the cutting mat.
- Scoring Wheel or Scoring Board: These tool will help you create the fold lines on the cardstock paper. The scoring wheel attachment for the Cricut is the easiest tool for this job. But by hand on a scoring board works too.
- Glue: You’ll need this to attach the vellum or tissue paper and to assemble your lantern. I prefer a glue stick, it is easy to use and sticks to the paper nicely. I also think spray adhesive would work nicely for this as well.
Step-by-step guide
Now that we have all the materials, let’s get started with the step-by-step guide to making your Spider Web Cardstock Paper Lantern.
Step 1: First, open my Spooky Spider Web Paper Lantern Project in Cricut Design space.
Step 2: Tape down your cardstock to your cutting mat. I like to use masking tape or washi tape so that the paper doesn’t shift when cutting.
Step 3: Follow the instructions to score and cut out the spider web design on your cardstock paper. Scoring the paper makes it easier to fold the cardstock creating the lantern shape.
Step 4: Next, attach the cut pieces of vellum or tissue paper behind the spider web design using glue. The paper should be opaque not transparent so that it diffuses the light inside the lantern, creating a soft glow.
Step 5: Glue the sides of the cardstock paper together to form a lantern shape. Make sure to let the glue dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
Step 6: In addition, I created the top to have a spiderweb design in case anyone wants to add it. Having said that, I did not use it for my lantern hence why it is not pictured. Lastly, place a light source inside the lantern.
Light source options for your spider web paper lantern
- Battery operated candles, flameless candles
- String of lights or fairy lights
- Tea lights
Surely I don’t have to mention this, but I will… I do not recommend displaying this next to anything with a flame or heat source as this is paper and can catch fire.
Looking for other halloween lighted decor? Check out my Halloween inspired pool noodle candle decor.
If you created this art project, I would love to see how it turned out. Feel free to share with me on my social media. @EmjaybeeDesign #EmjaybeeDesign
Here’s to craft projects that inspire you to break out your creative and crafty side while making life beautiful!
♥ Megan
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