Here are some ways to make DIY lanterns:

1. Use mason jars, scrap wood, picture frames, metal parts, paper, or cardstock.
2. Create a wooden house lantern by cutting and joining wood boards ¹.
3. Make a lantern with a handle by folding and cutting paper, creating a tube, and attaching a handle ².
4. Upcycle empty tin cans by marking a design, freezing the can with water, and then punching the design out with an awl or metal punch ³.