DIY Boho Garden Lanterns to Light Up Your Evenings
When the sun sets, the soul awakens.
It started with a string of fairy lights and a single candle in a mason jar. That’s all I had. I wasn’t planning anything big, but the moment that warm glow touched the edges of my garden, everything shifted.
Suddenly, my wild little backyard didn’t feel like just a patch of plants.
It felt like a sanctuary.
Like magic was real, and the night had its own kind of light.
Since then, I’ve become completely obsessed with DIY boho garden lanterns. They’re not just decorations — they’re rituals. They’re intentional. They hold your energy, your hands, your breath. And when they light up at dusk? They speak your story back to you.
In this article, I’ll show you how to create your own lanterns — from rustic jars to dreamy Moroccan-inspired holders — so your evenings glow with soul, style, and just a little bit of spellwork.
🕯️ The Magic of Lantern Light in a Boho Garden
Before we jump into the projects, let’s talk about why lanterns matter in a boho-style garden.
Boho decor isn’t just aesthetic — it’s a feeling. It’s earthy, soulful, artistic, and filled with intention. Lanterns bring that energy to life in the most subtle, sacred way. They…
Create atmosphere and mood
Invite calm, connection, and reflection
Extend your garden life into the night
Add personal, handmade touches to your space
Can be charged with intention for energy and ritual
Now, let’s make some.
🪵 1. Macramé Jar Lanterns (Earthy and Textured)
A classic with a twist. These are the soul of boho — simple jars wrapped in knotted love and glowing gently from within.
What you’ll need:
Recycled glass jars (mason jars, jam jars, etc.)
Cotton macramé cord or thick yarn
Scissors
Tea light candles or LED lights
Optional: wooden beads, charms
Step-by-step:
Cut long cords and tie them evenly around the jar neck.
Begin knotting them in patterns (simple square knots or spirals).
Add beads if desired.
Place a candle or LED inside.
Hang or place on the ground — they look beautiful both ways.
🥥 2. Coconut Shell Lanterns (Tropical and Mystical)
These feel like something you’d find on a beach altar. Handmade, grounding, and full of island goddess energy.
What you’ll need:
Coconut shells (halved and cleaned)
A drill with small bits or metal carving tools
Sandpaper
String or rope
Tea light candles or LED lights
Step-by-step:
Sand the coconut shell smooth.
Carve or drill patterns into the shell (mandalas, moons, stars).
Place the candle inside.
Hang or group several together on the ground.
🧿 3. Moroccan Tin Can Lanterns (Recycled and Enchanting)
These have that desert bazaar vibe — exotic, intricate, and full of wanderlust.
What you’ll need:
Empty tin cans (cleaned and label-free)
Hammer and nails or a metal punch
Spray paint (gold, copper, white)
Wire or string to hang
Tea lights or fairy lights
Step-by-step:
Fill cans with water and freeze (to help keep shape while hammering).
Draw or trace designs (stars, moons, sacred symbols).
Punch holes along the design.
Spray paint and let dry.
Add light and hang them along fences or trees.
🌙 4. Moon Lanterns with Crystals (Spiritual and Dreamy)
Perfect for the moon child in you, this project combines lunar magic and crystal energy.
What you’ll need:
Paper lantern (white or beige)
Paint (gray, silver, gold)
Glue
Crystals (small polished stones or chips)
Wire or string to hang
Step-by-step:
Paint your lantern with moon textures and phases.
Attach crystals around the edge or hanging from the bottom.
Insert a soft LED light.
Hang above your altar or seating area.
🌾 5. Rattan Basket Lanterns (Woven and Wild)
These have that effortless boho energy — a little rustic, a little refined, totally cozy.
What you’ll need:
Woven baskets or lantern frames
LED string lights or candles
Optional: dried flowers, fabric scraps, feathers
Step-by-step:
Place a light source inside the basket.
Weave in dried flowers or fabric scraps.
Group them in threes or more for a glowing statement cluster.
Place near hammocks, garden corners, or fire pits.
✨ Let Your Light Bloom
A lantern is more than just a container for light — it’s a way of holding presence, of shaping atmosphere, of choosing beauty again and again.
Whether you craft one or ten, your boho garden will become something new:
a place to slow down, breathe deep, and shine softly in the dark.
So tell me — which lantern will you make first?
Drop your ideas or photos in the comments… I’d love to see your light ✨
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