Light can be a powerful symbol of hope, healing, and renewal. Creating your own recovery lantern can remind you of your journey, your strength, and the light you carry within.
Materials:
Plastic tumbler (clear or translucent, clean and dry)
Tissue paper (various colors)
White glue or Mod Podge
Small brush or sponge applicator
LED tea light (battery-operated)
Optional: markers, printed words, affirmations, or small pictures
Instructions:
Prepare Your Lantern Base – Make sure your tumbler is clean and dry.
Decorate with Meaning – Tear or cut tissue paper into shapes. Using glue, layer the tissue paper on the outside of the tumbler.
Add Recovery Elements – Include words, affirmations, or pictures that represent your recovery journey—these can be glued on top of the tissue paper or integrated into the design.
Seal and Finish – Once your design is complete, brush a thin layer of glue over the surface to seal it. Let it dry completely.
Light It Up – Place the LED tea light inside the tumbler. Watch it flicker and glow, bringing light and warmth to your space.
Display with Intention – Keep your lantern somewhere visible—on a shelf, table, or windowsill—as a reminder of hope and progress.
Reflection Prompt:
As you work, think about the ways you bring light to your own life and to others. How does your lantern’s design tell the story of your recovery?
As you work, think about the ways you bring light to your own life and to others. How does your lantern’s design tell the story of your recovery?
Video: https://youtu.be/3Cwz0AdgFdA
