🧵 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Winter Lantern | winter craft kit
Celebrate the cozy charm of winter with this lantern-style craft kit featuring festive cutouts like snowmen, Christmas trees, and swirling accents. Add a battery‑powered tealight for a cozy, glowing finish that completes the winter look.
All pieces arrive unfinished, giving you full creative freedom to paint, stain, or seal the design to match your seasonal décor. Perfect for DIY crafters, seasonal decorators, or anyone who loves a personalized touch for winter holidays.
💋 Design Details
Lantern-style slats with laser winter scene cutouts
Panels with layered snowman hat and Christmas star🎨 Finish Options
Raw wood pieces ready for DIY painting or scrapbook paper
Choose classic palettes or add rustic accents🧩 Layered Look
Raised pieces add dimension, texture and depth🎁 Perfect for Gifting
Great for Christmas, winter birthdays, or just‑for‑fun seasonal décorWhether you're crafting with friends, decorating your mantle, or gifting handmade warmth, this lantern brings festive creativity to your winter display.
Winter Lantern | winter craft kit
To bring your sign to life, gather the following essentials:
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Paint — acrylics work best
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Brushes or small makeup sponges for smooth, even coverage
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Paint markers — perfect for crisp lettering and fine details
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Glue to attach wood layers
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Great options: gel‑type super glue from the Dollar Store, E6000, Stick Fast, or Gorilla Glue
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Optional embellishments — ribbons, buttons, glitter, or anything your heart desires
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Optional finishing touch — clear coat spray for durability or antique wax for a rustic look
✨ For more tips, tricks, and optional materials, visit the Creative Kit Guides — your go‑to for a relaxing and fun crafting experience.
🎥 Be sure to check out my craft videos from previous live recordings on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to learn different painting techniques and get inspired for your crafting adventure.
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Winter Lantern | winter craft kit
Use this guide if you’d like inspiration — or feel free to paint it in your own style.
Whether you're prepping for a holiday, a gift, or a year‑round display, this guide helps you bring your insert to life with color and contrast.Paintable Areas
Lantern frame and trim Mini panels with tree cutouts
Layered panels with evergreen tree, snowman, and swirl cutouts
Snowman hat, Winter Star
Optional accents such as beads or pompoms for the hat❤️ Classic Palette
Green • Red • Warm Gold • Dark Brown
🖤 Minimalist Palette
White • Charcoal • Natural Wood • Black
💘 Brights Palette
Lime Green • Bright Blue • Yellow • White
🪵 Rustic Palette
Forest Green • Deep Burgundy • Kraft Tan • Walnut Stain
Feel free to mix and match these colors to create a vibrant and festive decoration.
🪵 Base Prep
Lightly sand edges and surface for smoothness.
Optional: Apply clear sealer or white primer for crisp paint lines or metallics.
Scrapbook Paper Option: Instead of painting the background, cut a square of patterned scrapbook paper and adhere it to the base with Mod Podge and an iron. Optional: Seal with a clear coat for protection, though it isn’t usually necessary.🖌️ Techniques
Dry Brush: Adds rustic texture.
Layered Wash: Soft, blended color.
Metallic Accents: Great for small details like stars or trim.🧼 Finishing Touches
Seal with matte or satin clear coat.

