Tinker lantern – 42 simple templates and ideas for the Martinstag
Slowly and safely, the days are getting shorter, darker and colder, even though the autumn of this year is really good with us and brings us magnificent and golden moments. Nevertheless, we also slowly turn on the heating in the evening and also light candles in the tea pot. The candlelight in the evening reminds us quickly that autumn is over soon.
Light and darkness – these are the two terms that make up the most famous festival in the fall, and many are looking forward to it with particular enthusiasm. We are talking about Halloween and on the topic we have written and published sufficient material for you, our readers. About the origins of the festival, but also about home-made decoration, you can read a lot on our website.
Tinker lantern itself – soon it will happen!
Today, however, we would like to remember another festival in the fall, which especially the children look forward to throughout the year. Shortly after the celebration of the scary halloween, original lanterns are diligently made in every school and in every kindergarten by many small hands.
You can easily make lantern and can make it with existing materials
Of course, every child wants to make their own lantern and proudly participate in the lantern procession with the others.
For many children, this is their first encounter with darkness. On the day of St.Martin, the children are allowed to stay, join in and sing along. The excitement is great and if you chuckle on Halloween for “sweet or sour” asks, the mood on St. Martin’s Day is a little more serious. It’s a celebration to celebrate, but this festival takes place about 2 weeks later than Halloween, which means the days have become even shorter, darker and probably even colder. On St. Martin’s Day, too, one is challenged to deal with his fears and to overcome them.
Think of the fire hazard and replace the candle with LED light
The cohesion in the group at Lantern Festival and all the songs sung together at night are the most memorable moments. At the festive dinner we just do not want to think, even if you could also look forward to the red cabbage.
The paper cutting is the best and most beautiful technique for crafting a lantern
Today we are working on making lanterns and in this connection we would like to draw your attention to our picture examples, where you will find instructions and inspiration for your lantern.
Because the topic has already been addressed, one of the upcoming articles could be about the festive meal on St. Martin’s Day.
Doing crafts with children is a lot of fun before any party
After every birthday many balloons stay over for the next, or maybe not ..
The fox is a popular and very significant symbol of a lantern procession
The adept could make something more elaborate lanterns
With a lot of imagination and wit, even the simplest design seems believable
And if you still have too much of the balloons, we present you this great technique:
As this festival is mostly associated with the church, matching pictures on this theme would be wonderful
Stars, suns and other symbols of light are well placed on a lantern
Halloween and Martinmas can combine many themes
Magical beauty is born step by step
Every lantern will be beautiful in its own way
The friends of the upcycling ideas like to tinker with egg carton
The crafting with paper cups can surprise
The most beautiful things are easy
Cat’s eyes are easy to draw and to cut out
Lanterns can be made from paper plates, glasses, tetra-packs etc.
