16. Adhere the second polypropylene star to close up the lantern. 17. The one unglued point will be your access to the battery case and the on/off switch. Make a few of these star-shaped lanterns ...

These DIY upcycles prove that you don't have to ... they're timelessly charming—they remind me a lot of IKEA's festive Swedish paper star lanterns. Related: This Viral Christmas Tree Decorating ...