When we think of Halloween, we can’t help but think of pumpkins! That’s why we created these cute DIY Paper Pumpkin Lanterns to add to our Birthday Boo Bash spooky sweets table! With just a few supplies from Oriental Trading and a few minutes of time, you’ll be on your way to creating your very own paper lantern pumpkin patch!
Begin by drawing a leaf-like shape onto the green cardstock. We drew the shape of a three leaf clover to mimic the shape of a pumpkin leaf. Cut out your pumpkin leaf and set aside. Draw a small pumpkin stem shape onto the black cardstock and cut it out.
Hot glue the green pumpkin leaf onto the top right of the Orange Pumpkin Puree Paper Lantern.
Take the black pumpkin stem you cut out, and fold the bottom, wider portion of the stem 1/4″ inch. Add a line of hot glue to the folded portion and then attach it underneath the left leaf from your pumpkin leaf cut out.
Take 2 black chenille stems and wrap each one around your index finger, creating a spiral shape.
Hot glue one stem to the top left inside of the Orange Pumpkin Puree Paper Lantern and the other to the top right inside of the Orange Pumpkin Puree Paper Lantern.
Repeat steps 1-6 for as many pumpkin paper lanterns as you would like!
What a simple way to add a pop of pumpkin-themed decor to your party!
Make sure to check out our Birthday Boo Bash, DIY Ghost Mason Jar Centerpiece and Meringue Ghost Recipe for even more Halloween inspiration!