Firefly Lanterns
Create enchanting firefly lanterns with your kids using simple materials. A fun and engaging craft that illuminates creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 lantern 1x
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear 16-ounce mason jar
- 1 LED battery-operated tea light
- 1 sheet of yellow tissue paper
- 2 black pipe cleaners
- 2 large googly eyes
- 1 sheet of glittery translucent craft paper
- 1 bottle of non-toxic craft glue
Instructions
- Cut the yellow tissue paper into small squares and, with adult supervision, glue them inside the mason jar.
- Use scissors to cut out two wing shapes from the glittery craft paper and glue them to the sides of the jar.
- Attach the googly eyes and bend the black pipe cleaners for antennae on the jar lid.
- Turn on the LED tea light and place it inside the jar before screwing the lid on.
Notes
All materials are non-toxic and safe for children. Ensure adult supervision during scissors and glue stages.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg