When the sun goes down, set a spooky scene with these dramatic lanterns made from simple supplies and our exclusive clip-art designs.

You can also get our how-to for Hanging Vellum Halloween Lanterns.

Make Frame

Print and cut out a lantern template (see the second page of the cat 1, cat 2, or moon templates). Trace template four times, side by side, on black paper as shown (use 2 sheets if needed); with a bone folder, crease where sides meet. Cut out.

Add Design

Print 4 copies of a design (try the owl, witch, cat, hissing cat, or moon) onto vellum; a laser printer works best. Cut each piece just larger than frame "windows." Tape vellum into frame. Trim the bottoms straight; tape edges.