DIY Lantern from Dollar Store Goods!

This project pairs up two of the luvs in my life right now!  The Dollar Tree and Pintrest.
What's not to love?
    
                                     *    free InsPiration
                                                                          * Affordable Goodies

A DIY Lantern!!!

I came across this photo on pintrest the other day:
{original source listed!}

Source: itstoilegood.blogspot.com via Kim on Pinterest

Instantly, I just KNEW I could pull this one off with a few things from the new DT.  I don't think I told you that another one just opened which is even bigger just 10 minutes from the house! 

The total cost for this project was only $2 ...

say WHAT????

{I already had the jute twine from the DT on hand}  Just add a buck to your total if you need to pick up the twine while you're there... still can't beat it!  For my lantern, I wanted to try my hand {again} at a faux mercury glass finish.  You can find all sorts of Tutes in blogland for faux mercury glass.  I used Rustoleum metallic and vinegar!  Super duper easy.

When your vase is dry {if you choose to try the mercury glass version} simply wrap the twine tightly around the curve, being sure to leave long loops for hanging.  Instant gratification with this project...
took all of 5 minutes to wrap up.  Insert candle, hang and VoiLaaa.

I have a bunch of things in the works... and YES I will be getting back to my favorite medium ever...

PAINT!

There are a few new things in my workspace I've been painting up and can't wait to finish them up to share with you.  I've been spending WAY too much time lurking around the DT and have a buncha cute projects from dollar store items to show you too! 

You may have noticed, T&B has been changing it's look... be warned, it may continue to change a bit more before I'm happy.  More on that to come soon.

If you like this project just a teensy weensy bit, I'd love it if you left me a quick comment... I could sure use the pick me up too!  Before you leave,  make sure you've become a follower of T&B so you don't miss a darn thing!  There are oh so many ways!  Let me know you did, I follow back!

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