Light-up decorative crafts: great for dark evenings ++ great for St. Martin’s Day

Dear users, dear authors,
When the evenings get cool and dark, it’s nice to get cozy with light-up decorations, lanterns, lamps, paper lanterns, lights, candle holders, tea light holders, and a soft blanket. Get crafting now. 

@Authors:
2–3 patterns per author are sufficient. Don’t forget links, images, information, etc. All patterns featured in this thread must have at least 10 sales and a conversion rate (CR) of at least 2%, and they must not have been featured in the forum within the past 3 weeks. 

 
These crocheted lanterns are a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn and can be used all year round: in summer as lighting for the terrace or balcony, and in winter as St. Martin’s lanterns or party lighting. They are very easy to crochet and can be customized individually.



Halloween decorations naturally look especially spooky when you can light them up. This skull lantern is made from an empty jam jar and a bit of black cotton yarn. The jar can also be filled with candy and given as a small gift to bring to a Halloween party. Once the candy is gone, an LED light goes inside and it becomes a spooky lantern.



During Advent and Christmas, people also like to surround themselves with glowing decorations. The  guardian angel night light doesn’t just suit this season, though; it can also stand on the bedside table of a child who doesn’t like falling asleep in the dark, as a protective and comforting companion. The angel stands on an LED light that can be controlled with a remote control.

What’s a St. Martin’s Day parade without a beautiful lantern? If you made it yourself and your child even got to help, they’ll be especially happy to carry it!


 
This lantern is a convenient size of approx. 29 x 22 x 11 cm and is easy for a child to carry. It’s simple to make; all the steps are explained in detail in the craft instructions, and the instruction photos provide additional help.

You’ll find a large selection of illuminated decorations for the Christmas and Advent season in my shop.

Little Cloud Angel

   

Winter Lamp Penguin Pino

   

Little Angel Esme