I'm still in the mood to do beachy projects with these triple digit temperatures that just won't let up. Today's project is an easy one and came in under $5 and about 30 minutes!
I picked up this battery operated lantern at Lowe's for $3.50. I loved that it was just plain white....kind of an empty canvas for a crafter, right?
I folded a piece of beachy blue tissue paper into a band and fastened it to the base. Then I just added some jute to the top and bottom and stuck on a starfish that I had painted silver.
Really....how easy was that? And of course, because everything is fastened on to the band, when I'm tired of it, I can just take the band off and make it over in to something new. I love the way it just kind of glows, and because it's flameless, I can put it anywhere, inside or out.
Right now it fits right in with the rest of the beachy blue decor I'm enjoying and I think it will stay that way as long as the heat lingers here in the Midwest.
I'll leave you with this picture of my little grandson, who played hard all day and fell asleep with his Spiderman glove on!
Linking up to any or all of these fine parties:
Love this one! Megan
ReplyDeleteso cute! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You find the best deals!
ReplyDeleteThe lantern came out so pretty!! I rarely think to make altered projects. Good idea :)
ReplyDeleteThat's cute that your son fell asleep with the glove on lol.
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot
i meant GRANDSON!
ReplyDeleteYou better not get tired of it Danni! Its just perfect. You continue to amaze me with your creativity,seriously! I love it. And your grandson is just so sweet xxx
ReplyDeleteDanni, your grandson must be having the best time with you. I love that he is committed to his character, even while asleep :)
ReplyDeleteThe lantern is the perfect amount of beachy. I can't believe it was only $3.50 to start. I love the embellishments you added.
Clever idea!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
I also have a Bucket List that I haven't gotten around to posting yet - great minds think alike?
DeleteOh this is easily my favourite. I love how this turned out! The little starfish is the perfect embellishment.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen those hanging lanterns but I'm off to hunt this down and copy you! Glad the little super hero fell asleep before you did! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteI want one of these! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Danni, you little one is precious! What a clever idea and the price is right! I love all things starfish!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, does he have the most pinchable little cheeks! Has he helped do any project or is he just crime-fighting? The lantern was cute - I can see it used at Halloween and Christmas since you made it adaptable.
ReplyDeleteHe is such a cutie! Grandkids are the best :)My grandson has a favorite puppy stuffed animal, too. I saw your little guy's laying up by his head. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteCool lantern! With those colors you could use it for Christmas, too. My Christmas colors are blues, aqua, and silver.
I know a couple of kids who would love that Spidey glove! The lantern is extra pretty with your simple and classy embellishment.
ReplyDeleteSo clever and so adorable!
ReplyDeleteDanni,
ReplyDeleteThis is cute!Great idea!
Thanks for sharing,
Laura
I love this!! I'm featuring it tomorrow. =)
ReplyDeleteHi Danni, This is so cool! Great job! and the pic of the sleepy head is even more adorable:)
ReplyDeleteI would like to invite you the share this--and all your other great projects) on the Mommy Blog Craft Exchange. If you have a moment please check it out here:
http://www.cookthetv.com/2012/08/want-to-pin-more-of-your-blog.html
Thanks and keep crafting:) Di{CookTheTV}
I love how it came out! So cute! Thanks so much for linking up to our Pinteresting Party!
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