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!

Hugs!

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Inspirational Candle - Using Graphique!

The other day I told you about the great news, a Dollar Tree has opened only 2 blocks from my house!

Yippee for Me!

Not so yippee for my purse but that's a whole other story.

Have you ever only spent a dollar in the dollar store?

Today I'm sharing an inspirational candle I whipped up using, you guessed it... a $ store candle!

Last week while persusing Etsy I happened upon a shop called Graphique.

Graphique has the most gorgeous digital download images.

I am a painter at heart but lately I've fallen hard for vintage and french typography and images found on pillows, tea towels, jewelry, and crafts all over blogland.

As usual, I had Alexis (boom boom) on the brain and her upcoming Sweet 16 this summer (we'll discuss that later...mmmkay?)  fell hard in love with a sweet sentimental image and just had to purchase it!

You may remember back here when I mentioned crafting with a purpose to lift self esteem.

Well here ya go... An Inspirational Candle!

(not that I really want her playing with flames, but it's pretty to look at)

I started out by shrinking and printing the image onto a piece of tissue paper.  I was afraid it would jam in the printer, but I had no issues.  I simply taped it down to a piece of cardstock and printed.

Since I planned on Mod Podging the image to the glass,  I took it outside and sprayed over the image with a crystal clear sealer since water (or mod podge) and ink jet ink do not mix!  This step kept the ink from running all over the place.

I simply covered the dollar store glass candle with white strips of tissue paper which I ripped oh so carefully and slapped on with the glue, wrinkles and all, I like the wrinkles!

I ripped the tissue carefully around the sealed Graphique image, centered it, and decoupaged it on.

I wanted to add some subtle bling and grabbed my glitter.

*hint - be careful not to leave the lid off the glitter while you reach around your messy workspace looking for something to glitter into... or you  may have a glittery mess on your hands...

I finished off out candle with some twine I also picked up at the dollar store to add a bit of 'old' rustic charm.

Just wrapped and tied it off above and below the graphic.

Not too bad if I may say so.  A powerful sentiment in a beautiful vintage looking way all for under $3!

What about you?  Do you have a craft idea to share with us here at Tiaras and Bowties meant to inspire?

Email me... I'd love to see it and feature it here!

Have a Beautiful Day!

PlaCes I PaRTy! Do you have a link party on your blog and want some more company, drop me a line and I'll be over! Mondays: Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill Make it Monday @ Brassy Apple Craftomaniac Monday @ CraftOManiac The More the Merrier Monday @ DIY Home Sweet Home Weekend Warrior Monday @ Ask Anna Polly Want to Party Monday @ Polly Want a Crafter Tuesdays: Tip Toe Thru Tuesday @ Crayon Freckles A Diamond in the Stuff Tuesday To Do Party @ The Blackberry Vine Tell Me Tuesday @ Me and My Boys Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie Tuesday Time Out @ Reasons to Skip the Housework Show and Share @ Lil Pink Pocket Will Craft For... @ Trophy Wife Wednesdays: Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts Linkin' With Lil' Luna @ Lil' Luna Mrs. Fox's Sweet Party @ Mrs. Fox's Sweets Frog Blog Love @ Kissed by a Frog Create and Share @ The Trendy Treehouse Thursdays: Link it up Thursday @ These Peas Taste Funny Crafty Scrappy Happy Thursday @ Crafty Scrappy Happy Crazy Cute Thursday @ Between U & www.theshabbycreekcottage.com Me Thinga Majig Thursday @ Radcrafter Fridays: Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Freestyle Fridays @ Happy Hour Projects Simply Creations Friday @ My Simple Home Life Feature Yourself Fridays @ Fingerprints on the Fridge Party Mindy Style @ Bacon Time with the Hungy Hypo Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home Saturdays: Saturday Spendour @ Meg and Mum's Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors Cherished Treasures @ Cherished Treasures Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane Shindig Saturday @ Kim's Kandy Kreations Weekend Showoff Party @ Ladybird Lane Sundays: Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table and Dreaming Not Baaad Sundays @ Lamb Around Monthly challenges or Other Link Ups!: Valentine's Day Decorating Challenge @ Foods Sri Lanka