Paper lanterns evoke a soft and enchanting feeling. They're beautiful as stand alone party decorations, but can also be enhanced to suit any theme or holiday by simply adding a few embellishments. For these autumn-inspired lanterns, we added fall-colored faux flowers, but you can also use real leaves or even fresh flowers.
![Fall paper lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/bdfb2d44-d512-4d08-b5c8-f5220938bbf7.jpg)
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![Fall paper lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/2052ec5f-5fa8-4ef7-a26e-7a3dea9ad15c.jpg)
Things You'll Need
Paper lantern
Faux fall flowers or leaves
Hot glue
Scissors
String
Step 1
Separate the flowers from their stems by pulling them off or using scissors to cut them off.
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![Taking flowers off bunch](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a5867125-5e29-4aff-9932-98c7e8a20609.jpg)
Step 2
Cut the tips off from each flower.
![Cutting stems off flowers](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/3e4be3da-1f88-4159-9a74-58cbba8bde5a.jpg)
Step 3
Place a drop of hot glue under the flower.
![Placing hot glue on flower](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/bac12a6f-f40f-4211-b4e8-1a419880d9a8.jpg)
Step 4
Press the flower onto the lantern to attach.
![Gluing flower onto lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/5a3b6cfc-98ba-4dff-b105-b5ba9688583a.jpg)
Step 5
Continue gluing the flowers in an organic manner around lantern.
![Flowers glued on lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/d06bbb7b-e14f-4ae5-96a2-8f8363b35318.jpg)
Tip
To ensure the lantern is balanced, glue larger flowers at the top and the bottom equally.
Step 6
Take some of the leaves from the bunch and cut in half.
![Cut leaves](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/a5cdbaa3-b35c-4cb4-a4e1-2f0b081f56f8.jpg)
Step 7
Glue leaves randomly under the flowers for more interest.
![Gluing leaves onto lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/cc2fa055-c947-488f-829b-958a19a880eb.jpg)
Step 8
Tie a string onto the top of the lantern and hang.
![Hang lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/9b2e99de-f514-483e-947a-70654761c6a9.jpg)
![Fall paper lantern](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/ppds/48a5ea64-5acc-40fa-ab25-60f6f3d30af7.jpg)
You can use a single lantern or place several in a row or as a grouping for a gorgeous focal point for your event.