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Why pay a hefty sum for a Japanese-style lantern when you can make one by recycling décor items? Most Oriental lamps are handmade, which gives the lighting fixture its unique character. Here are...
This article describes a way to use dry ice to create a smoky Halloween jack o lantern for a scary decoration. The article will tell you how to turn an ordinary pumpkin carving into a special...
The air is cool and crisp. The leaves are changing from green to beautiful fall foliage colors. Autumn is here! It's harvest time! It's time to get the pumkins. Time to Carve your Jack-o-lantern....
I must be retro-impaired. I could not find a lighting fixture for my paper lantern in any of the stores I checked. Yeah, yeah, I could go on line, but I didn’t want to wait for delivery. So,...
Would you like to spend time in nature without buying a bunch of "D" batteries to fill your lantern? Old-fashioned candle lanterns are fun and easy to make.
You can be ready at a moments notice for an extended power outage. Don't be left unprepared.
One of the toughest nights to figure out what to wear, New Year's Eve. Now if you have decided on wearing a dress, or considering it, I have put together a few options based on body type, style of...
Floral paper lanterns are beautiful little ornaments that contain all the sweetness of Valentines Day as well as the creativity that is produced to make it special for our loved ones. Easy to make...
Carving a Jack O Lantern is the best part of Halloween, and it's fun for both kids and adults. All you need are some cheap tools, a couple of pumpkins and a little imagination. This simple...
Diwali is held in October and is an Indian celebration. It is also called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by displaying lights and worshiping the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Light...
Tired of the same old jack-o-lantern every year? Why not put some variety into your decorating this year and create ghosts out of squash?
After putting lots of effort into creating a jack-o'-lantern to decorate the front porch, it's disheartening for vandals to destroy it or steal it. Here are ways to protect that jack o lantern.
It is that time of year again. A Halloween favorite is to carve pumpkins and make them glow in the dark. This article is about a tip that we use, to insure the candle stays in the pumpkin.
Use patterns to guide your pumpkin carving and your jack-o'-lanterns will be the envy of the neighborhood. The best thing to do is to come up with your pattern before you start carving rather than...
Nothing brings about the Halloween spirit more than sitting down with your family and carving a pumpkin into a frightening Jack-O-Lantern! If you enjoy getting the house decorated for Halloween...
Many people have seen the great pictures online of "drunk" Jack-O-Lanterns, and carving one of these Halloween delights can add great humor to the late October holiday and make your...
do you want to make a jack-o-lantern but don't have a pumpkin? well a creative alternative would be a Japanese watermelon.
It is amazing what you can do with chicken wire! This garden lantern is not too difficult to make and strangely enough, very pretty with a candle in it.
Khoom Fay are traditional Thai hot air lanterns, launched en masse during Loi Krathong, the Thai festival of lights. Made from thin tissue paper and bamboo, they take to the sky in the thousands,...
October is argumentatively the month for the largest number of festivals. This year, choose an October Festival that is different from your usual experience. Here are some to consider.
There are many ways to decorate a pumpkin for Halloween. The most popular way is to carve a Jack-O-Lantern and watch it glow at night. If you want to have your pumpkin decoration last longer...
Halloween and October mean many fun and spooky activities. One such activity is carving a jack-o-lantern. But what to do with the pumpkin's "innards"? One thing that could be done...
Pumpkin carving is so much fun come Halloween!, from as far back as I can remember I have enjoyed carving. My hands in the pumpkin going to town and pulling out all the ooey gooey so my mom could...
Yoyos are popular for quilting and crafts, and we have been making yo-yo Christmas ornaments to share. These are our personal designs. This Christmas ornament is a little lantern, and you can...
A Christmas star lantern are ornamental star-like Christmas lanterns from the Philippines. They are traditionally made out of bamboo and paper and comes in various sizes, shapes and designs,...
A wonderful Autumn tradition is carving pumpkins into Jack O Lanterns. These are my favorite Halloween decoration. Here are some tips to carving a great Jack O Lantern.
Pumpkin carving is an art and some pumpkin carvers take the task very seriously, purchasing the most expensive and sophisticated pumpkin carving kit they can find and using intricate and complex...
Carving a pumpkin into a jack-o'-lantern is one of the fondest memories most of us have. It brought families together and gave us all the quest for the perfect "face".
The ancient art of Chinese lantern making is an easy and fun way to spruce up your home during the holiday season. Hang up lanterns of various colors and sizes to welcome the festive season.
Carving a pumpkin is as much a family tradition as decorating the Christmas Tree. The annual custom of creating the jack-o-lantern who sits on your doorstep to welcome Trick-or-Treaters has no...
An easy way to entertain your friends this Halloween. This will be a great idea for a decoration when you plan a party this year. It will not scare the kids away and it will guarantee your guests...
The ideal backpacking lantern is lightweight, affordable and long-burning.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu holiday which celebrates illumination over darkness. A highly anticipated and much loved time of year, Diwali is always marked by a...
These are fun treats to make for Halloween and are great for after trick or treating!
Personalize a paper lantern through decoration. Light up a room by learning how to make a star-shaped paper lantern in this free crafting video.
Once you've created or purchased paper, fabric, or felt flowers it's easy to use them to create a decorative paper pomander. By creating them yourself using paper flowers you reduce the cost...
I just love the sight of a good jack-o-lantern. I’ve seen jack-o-lanterns that resemble famous people and landmarks, and I’ve seen jack-o-lanterns with unique and elaborate designs that could...
As I take the first sip of my morning tea, I glance out the window over the sink and notice the glaze on the grass. The first frost of the season, the kind that crunches under foot, tells me it’s...
The star is the universal symbol of hope, guidance and light. It is one of the most commonly used figures in holiday decorations. A three-dimensional star paper lantern, especially one that is lit...
Want a special dessert for your own family of trick-or-treators? Here's a quick cake you can make from a box. Just embellish it a little, and you'll have the perfect ending for your Halloween dinner.
This is a great project for kids young and old. Creating a holiday lantern out of simple materials is simple, easy, and inexpensive.
Dont smash your jack-o-lantern...Eat it!
If you have ever wondered if you could make your own paper balloon lanterns, the answer is yes. You can easily make your own with a few common supplies and add some festive lighting to your...
The dependable design of the Coleman lantern hasn't changed much for generations, and for good reason. These lanterns provide consistent, steady light, and operate on inexpensive, readily...
Asian lanterns add a touch of ethnic flair to a party or can be used to decorate a patio or room.
Have you ever wanted to get away but were on a tight budget? Have you ever needed to be alone with your thoughts, maybe to de-stress or get over an ex? Do you just want a unique vacation? You may...
Fall is the time of harvest and also such a colorful time of year why not combined the two and use a bit of the wonderful fall harvest to bring color to your dining table and make your dinners at...
Pumpkin carving patterns are an easy way to create a template for carving a Jack-o-Lantern. Pumpkin carving patterns come in a wide array of designs, from animals, to sports team logos, to famous...
Get ready for Halloween! It's the time for little goblins, witches, power rangers, and other characters to come to your door! One of the best things about Halloween is all of the different...
Fall is a great time of the year for decorating. Maybe that's because there are two holidays during this season: Halloween and Thanksgiving. Luckily, many of the decorations that you use for...
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