DIY: Homemade Paper Christmas Star Lanterns



While I lived in India, I discovered that you can tell who is celebrating Christmas by the big, colorful star shaped paper lanterns that are hung outside homes and shops. While Christians only make up 2.3% of the total population, Christmas is becoming more and more widely celebrated.
These stars are really beautiful – they are available in every shape, color and size imaginable! I brought some home with me, however, I recently decided to try making my own. I thought I’d share with anyone who is interested how to make these beautiful lanterns and celebrate Christmas Indian style! Plus… it helps make my husband feel at home when we’re far from his home during the holidays! :-)
These stars can be made in all colors, shapes and sizes. Small ones work great for homemade Christmas tree ornaments, while large ones look great hanging from the ceiling or on your front porch! I’ll share a pattern and instructions for how to make your own 5-pointed star. If you want different sizes, just enlarge the pattern… (or you could even modify it to add more points to your star – get creative!)

You will need, glue, scissors, paper (your choice of colors, weight), string or ribbon, and a some sort of light to light up the lantern.
2. Cut out 2 identical stars from the pattern.
3. Fold the pattern along all the dotted lines & glue the flaps to the inside wall of the opposite side (leave one flap unglued until you insert your light).
4. While still folded, cut out openings in any design you like for the light to shine through. (similar to how you’d make an old fashioned paper snowflake)
5. Tie a string or ribbon to suspend your lantern.
6. Enjoy your handiwork & allow all your friends to “ooh” and “aah” over your creation!
P.S. You also sometimes see these lanterns (and similar ones) during the Diwali festival in India.


516 thoughts on “DIY: Homemade Paper Christmas Star Lanterns”

  3. Anonymous

    I’ve been wondering and searching for a very long time as how exactly to make this wonderful star lantern! My biggest problem I’m finding is the exact kind of lighting to buy, besides a heat safe christmas string of lights. Thanks for your story that goes along with your instructions. I’m sure I’m not the only person wondering what kind of lighting is safe and useful. If a person found this site, I’m sure they must be searching for the same reason.
    Thanks, Niecey

  4. Pingback: コーチ アウトレット

  5. Pingback: シャネル iphoneケース

  6. Pingback: シャネル 時計

  7. Pingback: コーチ バッグ

  8. Pingback: コーチ バッグ

  9. Pingback: tumi カバン

  10. Pingback: コーチ バッグ アウトレット

  11. Pingback: TUMI トート

  12. Pingback: コーチ 財布

  13. Pingback: TUMI トゥミ 26141

  14. Pingback: トリーバーチ バッグ

  15. Pingback: TUMI トゥミ 26108

  16. Pingback: TUMI 修理

  17. Pingback: TUMI トゥミ 26108

  18. Pingback: new balance シューズ

  19. Pingback: ヴィトン ダミエ

  20. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  21. Pingback: PORTER バッグ

  22. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  23. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  24. Pingback: ポーター アウトレット

  25. Pingback: 腕時計 メンズ

  26. Pingback: 腕時計 通販

  27. Pingback: 腕時計 激安

  28. Pingback: ニクソン 腕時計

  29. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  30. Pingback: PORTER バッグ

  31. Pingback: 腕時計 通販

  32. Pingback: Gショック 時計

  33. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  34. Pingback: ポーター バッグ

  35. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  36. Pingback: 時計 人気

  37. Pingback: 腕時計 メンズ

  38. Pingback: 腕時計 激安

  39. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  40. Pingback: 腕時計 通販

  41. Pingback: カシオ腕時計

  42. Pingback: G-SHOCK 時計

  43. Pingback: ポーター リュック

  44. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  45. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  46. Pingback: カシオ Gショック

  47. Pingback: セイコー 時計

  48. Pingback: dakotaバッグ

  49. Pingback: 時計 人気

  50. Pingback: dakota 財布

  51. Pingback: ポールスミス 時計

  52. Pingback: バーバリー 腕時計

  53. Pingback: 腕時計 激安

  54. Pingback: ダコタ財布

  55. Pingback: タイメックス 時計

  56. Pingback: nixon 時計

  57. Pingback: 時計 人気

  58. Pingback: 時計 人気

  59. Pingback: HEAD PORTER

  60. Pingback: ポーター ショルダー

  61. Pingback: プラダ 財布

  62. Pingback: プラダ 財布

  63. Pingback: プラダ バック

  64. Pingback: dakota ダコタ

  65. Pingback: プラダ バック

  66. Pingback: prada バッグ

  67. Pingback: prada 財布

  68. Pingback: dakotaバッグ

  69. Pingback: プラダメンズ

  70. Pingback: シチズンマシナリーミヤノ

  71. Pingback: タイメックス 時計

  72. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 腕時計

  73. Pingback: ポールスミス 腕時計

  74. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  75. Pingback: グッチ 腕時計

  76. Pingback: 時計 人気

  77. Pingback: miumiu 長財布 matelasse 5m0506

  78. Pingback: ヘッドポーター

  79. Pingback: プラダ アウトレット

  80. Pingback: ポーター バッグ

  81. Pingback: ポーター ショルダー

  82. Pingback: ポーター バッグ

  83. Pingback: miumiu アウトレット

  84. Pingback: プラダ キーケース

  85. Pingback: ポーター 店舗

  86. Pingback: HEAD PORTER

  87. Pingback: ポーター ショルダー

  88. Pingback: PORTER 財布

  89. Pingback: miumiu 長財布 matelasse 5m0506

  90. Pingback: ポーター 店舗

  91. Pingback: プラダ 店舗

  92. Pingback: HEAD PORTER

  93. Pingback: プラダ バッグ

  94. Pingback: アルマーニ 時計 メンズ

  95. Pingback: ポーター 財布

  96. Pingback: カシオ 電波時計

  97. Pingback: 財布ダコタ

  98. Pingback: ダコタバッグ

  99. Pingback: ダコタ アウトレット

  100. Pingback: カシオ 腕時計

  101. Pingback: カシオ 電波時計

  102. Pingback: ダコタ アウトレット

  103. Pingback: G-SHOCK 人気

  104. Pingback: B'z ポーター

  105. Pingback: dakota 財布

  106. Pingback: ダコタ アウトレット

  107. Pingback: カシオ 時計

  108. Pingback: ダコタ 長財布

  109. Pingback: カシオ 電波時計

  110. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  111. Pingback: ポーター リュック

  112. Pingback: ポーター バッグ

  113. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  114. Pingback: ポーター リュック

  115. Pingback: 高級腕時計

  116. Pingback: miumiu 財布

  117. Pingback: プラダ 財布

  118. Pingback: プラダ トート

  119. Pingback: プラダ バッグ

  120. Pingback: プラダ トート

  121. Pingback: プラダ バック

  122. Pingback: miumiu 長財布 st.cocco 5m1109

  123. Pingback: prada バッグ

  124. Pingback: G-SHOCK 腕時計

  125. Pingback: プラダメンズ

  126. Pingback: miumiu アウトレット

  127. Pingback: プラダ バック

  128. Pingback: シチズン腕時計

  129. Pingback: シチズンマシナリーミヤノ

  130. Pingback: シチズン エコドライブ

  131. Pingback: dakotaバッグ

  132. Pingback: 腕時計 激安

  133. Pingback: 高級腕時計

  134. Pingback: アルマーニ 時計

  135. Pingback: 財布ダコタ

  136. Pingback: 腕時計 メンズ

  137. Pingback: アルマーニ 時計 メンズ

  138. Pingback: ハミルトン ベルト

  139. Pingback: 高級腕時計

  140. Pingback: ポーター バッグ

  141. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  142. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  143. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  144. Pingback: カシオ 電波時計

  145. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  146. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ

  147. Pingback: G-SHOCK 人気

  148. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ

  149. Pingback: カシオ 電波時計

  150. Pingback: アルマーニ 時計 メンズ

  151. Pingback: G-SHOCK 腕時計

  152. Pingback: cheap wow gold

  153. Pingback: プラダ キーケース

  154. Pingback: エンジェルハート 腕時計

  155. Pingback: テンデンス 腕時計

  156. Pingback: プラダ キーケース

  157. Pingback: 高級腕時計

  158. Pingback: miumiu 長財布 st.cocco 5m1109

  159. Pingback: プラダ 財布

  160. Pingback: プラダ バッグ

  161. Pingback: 腕時計 通販

  162. Pingback: タイメックス 腕時計

  163. Pingback: プラダ アウトレット

  164. Pingback: ダコタ 長財布

  165. Pingback: ダコタ 店舗

  166. Pingback: ダコタ 店舗

  167. Pingback: dakota 財布

  168. Pingback: ダコタ 店舗

  169. Pingback: ダコタ財布

  170. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  171. Pingback: アルマーニ 腕時計

  172. Pingback: ポーター 財布

  173. Pingback: バリー財布

  174. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ

  175. Pingback: エンポリオアルマーニ 時計

  176. Pingback: cheap oakleys

  177. Pingback: michael kors handbags outlet

  178. Pingback: blue ralph lauren

  179. Pingback: louis vuitton sale

  180. Pingback: Jordan Gamma Blue 11s

  181. Pingback: Michael Kors Outlet Online

  182. Pingback: Jordan 11 low concord

  183. Pingback: Foamposites for sale

  184. Pingback: Birmingham Barons 9s

  185. Pingback: sam waltonman

  186. Pingback: polo ralph lauren clearance

  187. Pingback: cheap louis vuitton

  188. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  189. Pingback: FIbImUuq

  190. Pingback: jordan 6 white carmine

  191. Pingback: Michael Kors Purses

  192. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  193. Pingback: Space Jam 11s

  194. Pingback: michael kors outlet

  195. Pingback: Jordan Retro 1 Barons

  196. Pingback: louis vuitton sale

  197. Pingback: gucci chicago

  198. Pingback: ralph lauren loafers for men

  199. Pingback: jordan 6 white carmine

  200. Pingback: Michael Kors

  201. Pingback: louis vuitton belt

  202. Pingback: christian louboutin

  203. Pingback: michael kors bags

  204. Pingback: Louis Vuitton Outlet

  205. Pingback: Louis Vuitton Handbags

  206. Pingback: michael kors handbags

  207. Pingback: Hermes Replica Bags UK

  208. Pingback: ray ban sunglasses

  209. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet online

  210. Pingback: michael kors handbags

  211. Pingback: buy wow gold

  212. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  213. Pingback: cheap oakley sunglasses

  214. Pingback: michael kors coupon

  215. Pingback: Concord 11s

  216. Pingback: michael kors bags

  217. Pingback: Jordan 9 Barons

  218. Pingback: Nike KD VII

  219. Pingback: sac a main givenchy

  220. Pingback: Sac Michael Kors

  221. Pingback: nike foamposite one

  222. Pingback: louis vuitton bags

  223. Pingback: gucci bags cheap

  224. Pingback: discount oakley sunglasses

  225. Pingback: nike air max

  226. Pingback: Nike KD 7

  227. Pingback: louis vuitton purses

  228. Pingback: michael kors purses

  229. Pingback: Jordan retro 6

  230. Pingback: Michael Kors Purses

  231. Pingback: Thunder 14

  232. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  233. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  234. Pingback: cheap celine handbags

  235. Pingback: Louis Vuitton Outlet

  236. Pingback: Retro tokyo 5s Pre Order

  237. Pingback: wow gold

  238. Pingback: wow gold

  239. Pingback: mens polo shirts

  240. Pingback: louis vuitton wallet

  241. Pingback: Brazil 6s

  242. Pingback: ralph lauren polo shirts

  243. Pingback: Buy Nike KD 7 USA

  244. Pingback: michael kors wallet

  245. Pingback: louis vuitton purses

  246. Pingback: Michael Kors

  247. Pingback: Jordan 11

  248. Pingback: cheap ralph lauren polo shirts

  249. Pingback: vivienne バッグ

  250. Pingback: vivienne westwood 時計

  251. Pingback: vivienne 財布

  252. Pingback: vivienne バッグ

  253. Pingback: sh-01e vivienne westwood

  254. Pingback: ヴィヴィアン

  255. Pingback: ウエストウッド

  256. Pingback: vivienne westwood 時計

  257. Pingback: ヴィヴィアンマフラー

  258. Pingback: ヴィヴィアン時計

  259. Pingback: vivienne バッグ

  260. Pingback: vivienne バッグ

  261. Pingback: tamcostarica.com/cheap-michael-kors

  262. Pingback: sh-01e vivienne westwood

  263. Pingback: vivienne westwood バッグ

  264. Pingback: vivienne 財布

  265. Pingback: ヴィヴィアンマフラー

  266. Pingback: ヴィヴィアンウエスト

  267. Pingback: ヴィヴィアンマフラー

  268. Pingback: vivienne 財布

  269. Pingback: ヴィヴィアンネックレス

  270. Pingback: vivienne westwood バッグ

  271. Pingback: vivienne westwood バッグ

  272. Pingback: www.megabuilders.com/blog/wp-about.php

  273. Pingback: michael kors outlet online

  274. Pingback: マークジェイコブス バッグ

  275. Pingback: How To Get Low Infrared 11s

  276. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  277. Pingback: oakley frogskins

  278. Pingback: polo ralph lauren uk

  279. Pingback: Louis Vuitton Shoes

  280. Pingback: ralph lauren polo shirts

  281. Pingback: Michael Kors Handbags

  282. Pingback: Concord 11s

  283. Pingback: oakley vault

  284. Pingback: michael kors hamilton

  285. Pingback: Shop F50 adiZero

  286. Pingback: louis vuitton purses

  287. Pingback: michael kors handbags

  288. Pingback: ralph lauren polo

  289. Pingback: Nike KD VII DMV

  290. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags outlet

  291. Pingback: World Cup Soccer Cleats Online

  292. Pingback: jordan 6 retro turbo green

  293. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags outlet

  294. Pingback: buy wow gold

  295. Pingback: jordan retro 14

  296. Pingback: Sac Michael Kors

  297. Pingback: michael kors sale

  298. Pingback: ralph lauren polo shirts

  299. Pingback: ralph lauren polo shirts

  300. Pingback: michael kors handbags outlet

  301. Pingback: oakley sunglasses

  302. Pingback: réplique celine

  303. Pingback: Concord 11s

  304. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  305. Pingback: Cheap Oakley Sunglasses

  306. Pingback: michael kors purses

  307. Pingback: Fake Oakley Sunglasses

  308. Pingback: ralph lauren polo

  309. Pingback: michael kors outlet

  310. Pingback: louis vuitton bags

  311. Pingback: lebron 11

  312. Pingback: Coach Outlet

  313. Pingback: michael kors outlet

  314. Pingback: carmine 6s

  315. Pingback: Nike KD 7 USA

  316. Pingback: Gamma 11s

  317. Pingback: Discount Oakley Sunglasses

  318. Pingback: Jordan 1 Barons

  319. Pingback: louis vuitton bags

  320. Pingback: jordan 3 sport blue

  321. Pingback: Nike KD VII

  322. Pingback: michael kors outlet online

  323. Pingback: ralph lauren polo

  324. Pingback: Jordan 14 thunder

  325. Pingback: nike free run femme

  326. Pingback: Cheap Oakley Sunglasses

  327. Pingback: beats by dre outlet

  328. Pingback: oakleys sunglasses

  329. Pingback: cheap michael kors

  330. Pingback: polo ralph lauren

  331. Pingback: nike tn pas cher

  332. Pingback: lunette de soleil oakley pas cher

  333. Pingback: nike air max pas cher

  334. Pingback: nike pas cher

  335. Pingback: gamma 11s

  336. Pingback: Jordan 14 thunder

  337. Pingback: Nike KD VII

  338. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  339. Pingback: christian louboutin outlet

  340. Pingback: aj grape 5

  341. Pingback: Discount Oakley Sunglasses

  342. Pingback: dior handbags online australia

  343. Pingback: nike air force 1

  344. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  345. Pingback: Nike KD VII DMV

  346. Pingback: Jordan 6 Brazil

  347. Pingback: sport blue 3

  348. Pingback: dior sunglasses outlet

  349. Pingback: lancel brigitte bardot

  350. Pingback: pengumuman dividen dan bonus asb 2013

  351. Pingback: bijoux chanel pas cher

  352. Pingback: jordan retro 1

  353. Pingback: Lebron 11

  354. Pingback: white carmine 6s

  355. Pingback: Nike KD VII

  356. Pingback: boutique celine

  357. Pingback: timberland chaussure femme

  358. Pingback: kate spade handbags

  359. Pingback: nike air max

  360. Pingback: nike foamposite for sale

  361. Pingback: Nike KD 7

  362. Pingback: christian louboutin pas cher

  363. Pingback: jordan retro 6

  364. Pingback: Nike KD 7 DMV

  365. Pingback: cheap jordan shoes

  366. Pingback: coach outlet online

  367. Pingback: cheap jordans

  368. Pingback: cheap michael kors

  369. Pingback: nike pas cher

  370. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  371. Pingback: kate spade diaper bag

  372. Pingback: 3Lab5 Jordans

  373. Pingback: Lebron 11 low

  374. Pingback: jordan 5 3lab5 black

  375. Pingback: vhs turkce altyazili izle

  376. Pingback: mbt negozi milano

  377. Pingback: air jordan 6 uk

  378. Pingback: nike free run 3

  379. Pingback: nike pas cher

  380. Pingback: nike tn pas cher

  381. Pingback: louboutin pas cher

  382. Pingback: lunette de soleil oakley pas cher

  383. Pingback: billige nike free

  384. Pingback: chaussure nike

  385. Pingback: kate spade outlet

  386. Pingback: cheap jordan shoes

  387. Pingback: louis vuitton shoes

  388. Pingback: foamposites yeezy

  389. Pingback: Prada laterale Cerniere in pelle a tracolla BR4085 in Rosolare

  390. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  391. Pingback: jordan retro 14

  392. Pingback: Nike KD VII DMV

  393. Pingback: hollister shop deutschland

  394. Pingback: katvondlosangeles.info/cheap-michael-kors

  395. Pingback: replica wallets wholesale

  396. Pingback: Wolf Grey 3s

  397. Pingback: retro jordans

  398. Pingback: louboutin homme

  399. Pingback: zapatillas baratas

  400. Pingback: polo ralph lauren

  401. Pingback: louis vuitton purses

  402. Pingback: Longchamp Le Pliage Grand fourre-tout Grande Muraille de Chine Chocolat

  403. Pingback: michael kors handbags

  404. Pingback: celine pas cher

  405. Pingback: Wolf Grey 3

  406. Pingback: Lebron 11

  407. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  408. Pingback: retro jordans,retro jordans for sale

  409. Pingback: nike free 5.0 v4

  410. Pingback: cheap jordans

  411. Pingback: sport blue 6s

  412. Pingback: michael kors handbags outlet

  413. Pingback: nike air max pas cher

  414. Pingback: magasin louboutin

  415. Pingback: nike tn requn

  416. Pingback: gamma 11 blue

  417. Pingback: Nike KD 7 DMV

  418. Pingback: ray ban italia

  419. Pingback: Chloe For Sale Online

  420. Pingback: fitflop sneakers

  421. Pingback: toms outlet

  422. Pingback: takahiromiyashita thesoloist

  423. Pingback: jordan 3lab5s

  424. Pingback: ray ban donna

  425. Pingback: borsa kelly hermes prezzo

  426. Pingback: cheap lebron 11

  427. Pingback: abpbh 2012 kontroversi rozita che wan dengan skirt singkat paras peha

  428. Pingback: Borse Gucci online

  429. Pingback: Wolf Grey 3s

  430. Pingback: louis vuitton handbags

  431. Pingback: mbt shoes

  432. Pingback: jordan retro 6 sport blue

  433. Pingback: louis vuitton bags

  434. Pingback: Gucci Borse Outlet

  435. Pingback: nike air force

  436. Pingback: トリーバーチ ショルダーバッグ

  437. Pingback: jordan retro 6 history of Jordan

  438. Pingback: cheap jordan shoes

  439. Pingback: porn video

  440. Pingback: mulberry outlet york

  441. Pingback: 20130916what else is on monday september 16 2013

  442. Pingback: foamposites

  443. Pingback: sport blue 14s

  444. Pingback: jordan shoes sale

  445. Pingback: louis vuitton official website

  446. Pingback: cheap beats by dr dre

  447. Pingback: frontierscientists.com

  448. Pingback: louis vuitton luggage

  449. Pingback: ポールスミス 下着 メンズ 店舗

  450. Pingback: jordan 3

  451. Pingback: Cheap Jordan Shine

  452. Pingback: adult video

  453. Pingback: www.rmporrua.com/cheap-michael-kors

  454. Pingback: borse prada catalogo

  455. Pingback: louis vuitton official website

  456. Pingback: cheap jordan shoes

  457. Pingback: Ray Ban Catty Clubmaster lunette RB4135

  458. Pingback: history of jordan 6s

  459. Pingback: nike lebron 11

  460. Pingback: michael kors wallet

  461. Pingback: hollister

  462. Pingback: louis vuitton neverfull

  463. Pingback: sport blue 14s

  464. Pingback: Mcm Handbags

  465. Pingback: retro jordans

  466. Pingback: cheap jordan shoes

  467. Pingback: porn video

  468. Pingback: timberland earthkeepers

  469. Pingback: karen millen dresses sale

  470. Pingback: Legend blue 11s

  471. Pingback: louis vuitton uk

  472. Pingback: coach sale

  473. Pingback: beats by dre cheap

  474. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  475. Pingback: jordan retro 5

  476. Pingback: borsa di prada

  477. Pingback: Prada Saffiano Rombi Portafoglio M506 Nero Bianco

  478. Pingback: Lebron 11

  479. Pingback: sport blue 6s

  480. Pingback: bracciali alviero martini

  481. Pingback: timberland watches

  482. Pingback: Longchamp Pas Cher

  483. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet store

  484. Pingback: louis vuitton black friday 2014

  485. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  486. Pingback: nike kd

  487. Pingback: cheap uggs for sale

  488. Pingback: red wing shoes

  489. Pingback: clarks outlet

  490. Pingback: pandora bracelet

  491. Pingback: patagonia sale

  492. Pingback: north face outlet

  493. Pingback: louis vuitton outlet

  494. Pingback: chi straightener

  495. Pingback: belstaff outlet usa

  496. Pingback: Mulberry Outlet

  497. Pingback: uggs sale

  498. Pingback: ugg outlet

  499. Pingback: oakleys sunglasses

  500. Pingback: nike roshe run men

  501. Pingback: ugg boots sale clearance

  502. Pingback: belstaff outlet

  503. Pingback: kd 6

  504. Pingback: sport blue 6s

  505. Pingback: north face jacket

  506. Pingback: ugg sale

  507. Pingback: discount ugg boots

  508. Pingback: louis vuitton purses

  509. Pingback: tods outlet

  510. Pingback: adult video

  511. Pingback: ugg boots clearance

  512. Pingback: furla outlet

  513. Pingback: ray ban predator

  514. Pingback: nike free run 2

  515. Pingback: cheap north face jackets

  516. Pingback: gucci handbags

Comments are closed.