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Decorative Gingerbread Lantern

Decorative Gingerbread Lantern

What You'll Need:

Large Lantern
Luminara Battery Operated Candle
Gingerbread Man
#3 Ribbon
#40 Ribbon
#9 Red Velvet Ribbon
Chenille Stems
Bowdabra®

Courtesy of Darice®
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Approximate Time: 30 Minutes

How to Make a Decorative Gingerbread Lantern

 

This Decorative Gingerbread Lantern is sweeter than a gingerbread cookie! Between the striking black lantern and plaid ribbon accents, it's the perfect rustic Christmas decoration. Use this lantern as a centerpiece, table accent or even as an outdoor decoration on a porch or front step.
 

  • 1 Remove glass

    Remove glass from the lantern.

  • 2 Make a bow

    Create a 9" bow with #40 ribbon and #9 red velvet ribbon.

  • 3 Lay the bow inside

    Lay the bow inside the lantern with loops and tails sticking out.

  • 4 Add a candle

    Place the candle behind the bow. Tuck a gingerbread man into the bow.

  • 5 Add a ribbon loop

    Cut 2 lengths of #3 and #40 ribbon, each about 24" long. Lay the #3 ribbon over the #40 ribbon and fold in half. Pinch to create a loop with 2 tails and secure in place on the lantern handle with a chenille stem.

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