Paper Star Lanterns with Cut-Outs and Snowflakes!

See how to make paper star lanterns with intricate cut-outs that cast a magical glow! Get the free pattern (Design #168) at jennifermaker.com/make-paper-...
I love making paper lanterns! So much so, in fact, that a couple of years ago, I made a paper lantern or luminary for every month of the year. And this is the perfect season for paper lanterns -- they cheerfully light up our homes on those long, dark winter nights.
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
* 8.5" x 11" 100-110 lb. cardstock (I used seafoam blue amzn.to/35PVEBQ and ice silver white - amzn.to/33JRzh0 ) or poster board (I used Cricut foil holographic posterboard - amzn.to/2OIxHXt )
* (Optional) 8.5" x 11" vellum - amzn.to/2P3Zhxi
* (Optional) Hanging lantern cord for pendant lighting - amzn.to/2qcHRpN
* (Optional) 40-Watt LED Light Bulbs
* A way to glue your paper star lantern, such as hot glue, tacky glue, or spray adhesive (useful if you use the vellum layer) - amzn.to/33LuHhg
* A way to cut the project (I used the amazing Cricut -- see shrsl.com/1dq4w )
* My free SVG cut file (Design #168) (available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/library )
Step 1: Get my free paper star lantern file and pattern.
Step 2: Cut your paper star lantern pieces.
First, upload the paper star lantern SVG file to Cricut Design Space and place it on your canvas.
Decide if you want to cut the vellum layer out. The vellum will diffuse the light which gives your paper star lantern a nice glow and disguises the light fixture inside, but the lighting effect of stars and snowflakes cast on walls won't be as pronounced with the vellum included. You decide which one you like best -- the vellum layer is optional for both paper star lanterns. If you decide not to use vellum, hide or delete that layer (the white triangles).
This hanging paper star lantern needs to be sturdy enough to support itself, and this material works the best. For material settings, use the "glitter cardstock" setting as that will give you two passes and cuts cleanly.
Step 3: Assemble your paper star lantern.
A. Prefold each of the five paper star lantern pieces along the dashed cut edges, including the long side tab.
B. Prefold the bottom of the two tabs in the opposite direction from how you folded it in step A. Be sure to fold all five pieces in the same manner.
C. If you are including the vellum layer, spray the inside of each of the five paper star lantern pieces with permanent spray adhesive. Then place the vellum on the top of the sections of each star lantern piece. Let dry completely before continuing.
D. Identify the star point piece with a crescent missing at its point and set it aside for now.
E. With the other four pieces, place glue along the long side tab, glue the tab to the inside of the other side to form a point. Be sure that the pieces align flush. Repeat for all four pieces. This will give you four star points.
F. Place glue on one side of the bottom tab of one star point and glue another star point to other side of the light fixture tab, working your way around until the four assembled star points are glued together.
G. Pick up the piece you set aside earlier and glue the shorter tabs to the main star assembly - you'll need to reach inside to press the layers together as the glue sets.
H. If you want to light up your paper star lantern, place the light fixture inside now with the cord sticking out the end of the unglued point. Carefully glue the long tab in place to close up your paper star lantern.
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[@stacythompson6042]

These are beautiful! You are so talented and such a great teacher!💕Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! Such kindness😍

[@MysteryViv]

Love love the intro. Let there be light, stars of course.

[@JenniferMaker]

:)

[@LisandraKeller]

You are so amazing! My daughter wanted one of these lanterns from ikea and now we can make it ourselves. She will really enjoy being able to customize it to fit her room decor. Thank you!!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's perfect! A personalized one will be perfect for her room! :)

[@IW2WBTB]

You are an excellent teacher and your videos are so well made! Thank you for sharing. My daughter has a star themed room and I'm making one for her (and probably snowflake ones for gifts)! I'm glad looking for star themed projects led me to you!

[@arenalesl27]

I love these. I'll do some for my daughter's room. Thank you for all those beautiful projects!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm sure your daughter will LOVE them! Thank YOU for being here! :)

[@lpayne91]

Thank you for all your fabulous free patterns and easy to follow tutorials 🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you for watching and being part of our crafty community!

[@queenstinga3572]

Thank you Jennifer. This is beautiful. Love, love, love it

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank YOU! You going to get crafty today and make some? :)

[@reginaedwards5981]

Thank you once again for a detailed demonstration to another beautiful project. I made the snow flake star out of a file folder. I LOVE the way it came out. I'll send a pic soon.

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! Can't wait to see it!

[@LisaVornhagen]

I love those stars! They are so pretty!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@caseyslove]

Beautiful star project. It looks terrific in the foil poster board. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Right!? I love the effect that the holographic foil gives the star. You should definitely try it out Carol! 😊

[@kerrialexa]

WOW! I have a grandson that is in LOVE with the stars. I can't wait to make one for him!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh, please do! They are SO easy, Colleen! 😄

[@kerrialexa]

@@JenniferMaker I ordered everything this morning!! I'm so excited!!!

[@CountryGirl0029]

Cannot WAIT to make these!!! Did a star theme for my classroom and this would be so amazing for next year when I do it!

[@JenniferMaker]

That will be really cool!

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

I love this idea you can make these stars for birthdays you can use the cut outs for shaker cards scrapbook even if you just made one flat star you can use it for a scrapbook layout this is just an amazing file thank you you're awesome

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! The possibilities are endless, right?! I'm glad you love it as much as I do, they were super fun to make! :)

[@lindamcintosh7603]

These are beautiful

[@butterflygal31]

That holographic poster board looks amazing! I love these lanterns. Thank you so much for creating & sharing such awesome projects!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@susanhofer1338]

Those are gorgeous!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Aren't they though, Susan, all lit up? And so simple to make! 😊

[@KentuckyKrafter]

So happy you ate posting videos again!!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I will be posting every day until Christmas so make sure to have the bell notification turned on so you don't miss one! Thank you for watching, Sandy! ❣️

[@MPsShare]

look so beautiful star

[@theTitangirl2004]

These are so cute! I cant wait to make them.

[@JenniferMaker]

Please do! 🤩

[@epicsmiles7592]

I love this thank you I'm going to decorate my future nursery with these.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! A nursey is an AWESOME place for these stars to be shining in! 🤩

[@kathryndoyle4204]

The holographic posterboard is very pretty. Cant wait to give this a try!

[@JenniferMaker]

Isn't it beautiful! I'm always in awe at all the different types of paper there are!

[@craftkeeper9018]

These are so cute! I love seeing all your ideas. I'm saving up for a Cricut. It's very intimidating. Love the snowflake star.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Once you get going, it gets much easier! :)

[@heatherrunion]

I have been looking for details on this project. I’m so excited!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Glad you found my video! I'm so excited for you to try it out! Will you share your finished project with us in our Facebook group? 😊

[@carolgarris6577]

Beautiful. I love these.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I do too! :)

[@lindamcintosh7603]

Beautiful

[@SherrelRose]

Awesome. I decided to by myself a early Christmas present. Upgrading from the air 2 to the maker. Can wait to go back through your videos. Your awesome 😎

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay!!! You're going to love your Maker! :)

[@rainbowrzn]

So pretty!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Holli! 😊

[@janetlloyd3363]

Love, love these.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you love the, Janet, they were so fun to make! Hope you make some as well!

[@featherbrainedfarmer]

These are fantastic! My daughter would absolutely love these in her bedroom! ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm sure she would! Will you be making some for her? 😊

[@featherbrainedfarmer]

@@JenniferMaker absolutely! I'll share my results once I make them 😁.

[@beckyisaac8692]

These are awesome and I can't wait to make them!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! Best of luck!

[@babsherrin8954]

Beautiful! I love the deer family. I will be making one before Christmas. You amaze me with all the things you make. Thank you for sharing your ideas and videos.

[@JenniferMaker]

That makes me so happy to hear, thank YOU for watching! :)

[@ugandy3417]

Thank you, thank you, thank you I love it 🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

You're so welcome! Happy Crafting! :)

[@bettynaranjo6751]

Love these lanterns

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad!💗

[@lmvicente1]

The little stars would be cute to add in birthday card or to add to a everyday photo to give it a little something extra😉😉😉

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh yes! That would be adorable!

[@joyannbutcher3786]

Really Awesome idea! Thanks for the design and tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

You're welcome, Joyann! Will you be making any crafts soon? :)

[@Kuragari562]

I ever only used my circuit's to make stickers or circles for buttons and I wanted to say I love that I found you. Now I am inspired to make a lantern and a giant baby yoda!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's so awesome!

[@alexconde8514]

Another amazing project!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Alex! Glad you enjoyed the video! Will you be making any star lanterns soon? :)

[@juliasnider5905]

Beautiful!! I have to do the snowflake wow!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! :) You Must!

[@mgreen3943]

I am just seeing this but it has me excited for winter decorating!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome! 😃

[@designsbydawn976]

Beautifully crafted! Tfs and God Bless 💕🎄☃️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! Will you be making some paper star lanterns? 🌟

[@designsbydawn976]

@@JenniferMaker oh how I wish I were making these. A Cricut Maker is on my "Nana want list"🤭 I enjoy watching the thing you make. 💕🎄☃️

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

wow! These are Beautiful!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad you like them!

[@jignapatel75]

Thanks Jennifer. These are great. And I have the poster board you used. Can’t wait to give these a try.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's awesome! You can get right to making them then 😌 Would you mind sharing your finished project with us in our Facebook group? I love seeing recreations of my projects! The link to the group is right in the description above!

[@sophiachristou3954]

I love this tutorial, great pattern and such easy to follow instructions. exactly what I have been looking for Thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you like this and find it helpful! 💗

[@johnblondel9331]

I loved making this today!

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad, John! Addictive things, aren't they? 😄

[@michellestringer4091]

So cute!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them, Michelle! 🤩

[@dianakeller5523]

I am new to the Cricut world. Downloaded your book and looking forward to learning. I love your videos!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome, Diana! Hope you like the Playbook! 😍

[@Jennifer85987]

love this .... I'll be making those for Xmas this year, thanks so much Jennifer, wish you and your family Happy Holidays

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Same to you and your family! ❤️

[@claudecamirand6660]

What a neat idea!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! So fun to make too! :)

[@cindiloo4468]

This is really cool and I'm impressed at how easy it is. Thanks you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! They are pretty easy to make, will you be making some, Cindi? 😊

[@cindiloo4468]

@@JenniferMaker You bet. Got to get to the store and get some of that paper and then I'm in!

[@TheSwissy4me]

Thanks so much. I’ve been looking for something like this!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you for being here! Aren't they just so fun?

[@lindajohannesen6035]

The things you are doing for us just keeps getting better! That's so cool, I'm ordering the hanging lantern cords now along with the holographic poster board. I have holographic everything except that lol go figure. Thank you once again!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's so exciting, Linda! I can't wait to see the finished result, please share it with us in our Facebook group! :) (The link to it is in the description above)

[@belyndamulloy33]

Really cute!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@alexc2297]

You are amazing!!! Thank you so much for the instructions!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@sewlouisa]

Beautiful Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! Hope you create this project as well!! 😀

[@annielynmabutin2411]

thank you for sharing! definitely making these

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@johnabbot1585]

Those are cool. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the video.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Can't wait to see your finished project! Please share it with us in our Cricut Crafters and Makers group, we'd love to see it! :)

[@cpech2]

wow!!! love this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you loved this tutorial Chris! :)

[@nicholesmith7660]

Those are beautiful!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much, Nichole! Will you be making any star lanterns? 🌟

[@nicholesmith7660]

@@JenniferMaker If I only had a Cricut I could

[@maryannsparks8980]

i learn a lot just watching your youtube, thank you for inspiring me.

[@JenniferMaker]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for crafting with me!

[@mikylawallington2069]

Looks like alot of fun! Next on my maker list for sure!! I🤩🤩

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! It IS a lot of fun, Mikyla, and SO easy! 😄

[@sylviasayers9332]

I love your videos. I am new to Cricut, and you make everything easy to follow.

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome! You've found the right place! I love my Cricut and you will surely find lots of ideas and helpful tips in my channel! 💖

[@reneerandall9916]

Love it suggestion for another item is Micah powder tumblers and fabric tumblers

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Great suggestions! Keep an eye out...fabric tumblers coming soon! ;) We'd love for you to suggest the mica tumblers. Please do so here: jennifermaker.com/projectrequests/

[@maryanndoster3572]

I love these! Great video too! I think I will use battery operated fairy lights inside. I'm also glad that you provide links to the materials needed since I'm new to Cricut and have no clue about cardstock weight etc.

[@JenniferMaker]

I think that's a smart idea and fairy lights will look beautiful inside as well!

[@margaretball8835]

Beautiful! Another winner Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Which was your favorite Margaret? Will you be making some star lanterns? 🌟

[@margaretball8835]

Jennifer Maker I’ve only seen well the one you made. The link to the instructions on your page comes up with an error message. I think I like the snowflakes best and plan to make a few for my Sunday School classroom. Thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern!

[@JenniferMaker]

@@margaretball8835 Thank you so much for letting us know! We're getting that fixed asap! Here is the link to the tutorial: jennifermaker.com/make-paper-star-lanterns/

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

❤️❤️❤️❤️These will definitely be hanging in my studio (AKA craft room) when I finish organizing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Ooh, they would make beautiful accent pieces, especially made by YOU! 😍

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

I have a very strong feeling that my studio will be decorated exclusively with Jennifer Maker designs. I plan to use a lot of your giant flowers on the walls too. I don’t have a Cricut because I have Silhouette Cameo 3 & Cameo 4, but now I want a Maker. Having too many cutters can’t possibly be a thing, right? LOL

[@sophiab.7375]

Thank you! IKEA has these for Christmas, growing in Germany I miss seeing these in everyone’s windows but they aren’t for sale online. My husband and I will definitely be making these!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh wow! Have fun making them! 😃💜

[@FionaJM65]

These lanterns are so Gorgeous, I have wanted to buy them on the past. I really want to make some of these for gifts and to decorate my craft room as I love stars :)

[@JenniferMaker]

Great craft room decor! :)

[@lisasettles3799]

I love that. Very In formative. Learned alot

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad to hear that! 💜

[@melodylamb4482]

How fun!!!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh, they are, Melody! 😍

[@donnagalluzzo424]

I just love watching your wonderful video’s.. you are truly amazing… I learned so many tricks. Thank you always sharing.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😃

[@Barbara.Stanton]

This is so AMAZING!!

[@JenniferMaker]

I am happy you think so, Barbara! 😍

[@antoinettemitchell2888]

Thank you for these

[@JenniferMaker]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@SDRydman]

Love these!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm happy you do! 🥰

[@lindasuehundley6864]

Ms. Jennifer...I just made my lighted star! I can't believe I did it. And do you know how? Your fantastic teaching skills are amazing!!!! I am so EXCITED!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! You are so welcome! 😃

[@whitespace7130]

Gorgeous, I love them!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Are you going to make some? :)

[@whitespace7130]

@@JenniferMaker Yes, I am but I have fallen in love with the Holographic Foil Board and am just trying to find it in the UK! Failing that I will use plain white 12 x 12 and make it more Scandi which I also love :)

[@JenniferMaker]

@@whitespace7130 I really love the look that the foil holographic board gives the lanterns! You could always get them off of Amazon, I linked to it in the description above for your convenience :)

[@whitespace7130]

@@JenniferMaker Thank you!

[@Edits_A-C-C-W]

Wow

[@dalemartin2533]

love them for a childs room

[@JenniferMaker]

AWESOME, Dale! 🤩

[@helenroberts3681]

One question. Can you use a thin velcro strip on the last arm of the star so you can open it to replace/remove the bulb? Just wouldn't want to have to tear up the star to remove the light. I see the opportunity to make different holiday designs, using the basic shape of these. Can even make a shooting star by attaching the cut out stars to a clear sheet attached to the bottom (slightly curved). Another top notch project, Jennifer, with so many uses! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's such a GREAT idea Helen to use velcro! Agree! So many possibilities for these stars! A shooting star would be so cute! Thank YOU Helen you're pretty awesome yourself! ;-)

[@NikkiStutzman]

Great minds think alike! 😁

[@roxannelaird9346]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@cj54945]

great ideas Helen

[@nancydiosanagalloreyes14]

Love it and the easy way that you explain

[@yvettewilliams770]

Very fun!!

[@JenniferMaker]

It is, Yvette! And so easy! 🤩

[@janegalway6094]

I love it ❤️

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you Jane!

[@corinathompson3309]

fell in love with these, made 2 today, well not all the way finished gotta pick up the bulbs from Lowes tomorrow..but you are right the gluing can be tricky, you really do gotta have some patience :) they are so pretty with the foil poster board, I can't wait to find places to hang them.. i really love luminaries , plan on making more :) thanks for being such a great teacher.. love and christmas wishes

[@JenniferMaker]

Aren't they awesome, Corina? SO pretty when they are all lit up! Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes, and same to you! 😍🎄

[@lorrainecolon-santiago4545]

awesome tutorial Thank you!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You're welcome, Lorraine! 😄

[@Bristolgrl]

You are awesome! TY!

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, thank you much! 💖

[@Meme-jq8nc]

love it !

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks!

[@cathymiller4489]

Gorgeous!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Cathy! Which one was your favorite? 🌟

[@cathymiller4489]

@@JenniferMaker Holographic poster board. It "looked" like it was painted metal when you finished.

[@cathymiller4489]

@@JenniferMaker Holographic poster board. It looked like it was painted metal.

[@JenniferMaker]

@@cathymiller4489 Ohhhh how beautiful!

[@cherylmorrison1751]

Wow! These are spectacular! Will have to visit JoAnn's to get some foil poster board. In the meantime, will try one with cardstock!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Can't wait for you to make it! I'd love to see your finished result in our Facbook group! 😊

[@ALB4EVER05]

Love this going to do this with my kids. Great video like always :)

[@JenniferMaker]

This is a very fun craft to make with little ones, I've had lots of people say they will be doing it with their kids! :)

[@anndemell6156]

I love these! I’m a year late-but cannot wait to try these!!

[@JenniferMaker]

It's never too late! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@hn9382]

Loved this project, could you recreate another lantern project I would love to see what other designs you have up your sleeve

[@JenniferMaker]

Great idea!

[@berrycutegrl]

Btw these are beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much Michelle!

[@robinhanff4248]

Love it!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Are you going to be making some today Robin? :)

[@robinhanff4248]

@@JenniferMaker Not today I have some Christmas shirts I need to finish for my son and daughter-in-law. Doing the infusible ink

[@JenniferMaker]

@@robinhanff4248 Nice!! :)

[@evakronbo5910]

Thank You Jennifer love whatever you make

[@JenniferMaker]

Hi, Eva 👋🏼 Thank you! I appreciate your comment! Will you be making a star lantern as well? 🌟

[@evakronbo5910]

Jennifer Maker ❤️ I alredy have and it is so beutyfull

[@poojagarg7227]

Loved it 😘😘😘😘

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! :)

[@vernaglasmann7764]

///awesome, going to make as soon as I get the cardboard. Love it

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! They're so fun to make! I'd love to see your finished project in our Facebook group 😊The link to it is in the description above!

[@GeorgeJMcConnell]

I just found you... I am all about these stars... Channeling my inner Elf

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww...yay! I know! These stars are one of my faves!

[@katsbreez]

These are great and so whimsical. I have such bad luck with lightbulbs never lasting, I think I'd try to close the last tabs with velcro so I could change the bulb.😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Great suggestion on the velcro! If you get a good quality LED bulb, it should last for years! :)

[@katsbreez]

@@JenniferMaker Yeah, they should... but they do not. Perhaps I am cursed.😆

[@QuadraWithLove]

Wow, this is awesome. Thanks! :D

[@JenniferMaker]

No problem!

[@georginathwaites7839]

thank you so much i done my first star

[@JenniferMaker]

That's wonderful! 😃

[@SnehasMastership]

lovely superb

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks a lot!

[@tinatillman2814]

Love this! I'm making one to top our Christmas tree since our tree this year is way too wimpy to support the Angel we normally use! Thank you for another great design!

[@JenniferMaker]

That's a great idea, Tina! I have one on the top of MY tree! 😄

[@vivagypsy]

@@JenniferMaker Do you use a different lighting system like fairy lights inside instead of the bulb? This is such a Beautiful Project. I am making one right now!!! Thanks so much!!!!

[@masvideos4887]

@@vivagypsy fairy lights would be perfect too