With St Patrick’s Day right around the corner – it’s time start making some lucky decorations. Transform a lantern into a decorative piece that the leprechaun would be proud of by adorning it with items including shamrocks, gold ribbons and beads. You could also use this idea for other occasions by switching out the decorations. Keep it budget friendly by stocking up on items such as mini leprechaun hats and green ribbon in your local dollar store. You can also reuse Christmas decorations such as green and gold baubles which will look fantastic inside the lantern.

There are many other ways to decorate for this day that celebrates all things Irish. You could have shamrock lights on your porch and some Irish flag bunting. You really can go all out. So check out these ideas for some inspiration.

I really love the addition of the three sparkling green shamrocks to the swag of this lantern.
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Give your fireplace a warm glow with green lit lanterns. You could use green battery operated tea lights or green firefly lights to achieve this look.
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Channel the luck of Irish by adding a sign that says luck. A burlap ribbon printed with shamrocks adds some vintage charm.
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St. Paddy’s Day Lantern

We have included this video tutorial from Erica in the ADK to show you how they made their lantern decor.

You can get really creative with the bows you make to go on top of your lantern.
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St Patrick’s Day Gnome Pillar Candle

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Shiny delicate shamrock garland is placed in this lantern, while the lantern behind it is filled with shiny green baubles.
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A St. Patrick’s Day lantern box looks perfect as a centerpiece for table decor.
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St Patrick’s day lantern using Dollar Store decorations.
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Add some contrast by adding a black and white patterned bow to your lantern swag.
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Add a battery operated green glowing candle to really set the tone for your lantern.
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Add an adorable leprechaun hat as a whimsical touch.
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Add pretty yellow faux flowers to really brighten up the room.
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Create drama by adding different sized leprechaun hats to your swag. Inside the lantern you can place shiny green and gold decorations.
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