Autumn Leaf Lanterns

 

Seasonal ideas to light up an autumn night.  Find a lantern or luminary idea using colorful fall leaves. 

Craft and creativity has a beautiful way to use fallen leaves to decorate a glass votive using just twine. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftandcreativity.com/blog/2012/10/11/autumnlanterns/

Spark and chemistry pastes her leaves to the jars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sparkandchemistry.com/craft-it-blog/leaf-mason-jar-candle-holder 

Martha Stewart uses paper bags for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/265199/autumn-luminarias 

Twig and toadstool uses pressed vibrant leaves.

Get the instructions here:
 http://twigandtoadstool.blogspot.com/2010/10/luminous-leaf-lanterns.html

 Valerie budayr adds a handle to her version and makes the the leaves out of colored paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://valariebudayr.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/scribble-lantern-tutorial.html 

Happiness is homemade glues her leaves onto glass jars.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.happinessishomemade.net/2010/10/23/fall-leaf-lanterns/ 

Kids activity blog glues silk leaves onto a glass jar.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/19103/decoupage 

Kids craft room uses a milk jug.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/diy-leaf-luminaries/