Craftymommy posted her brilliant lantern idea at the Dollar Store Crafts Facebook page. She took four dollar store frames (the kind with two panels), and some handmade paper, also found at the dollar store, and combined them into these great lanterns. I think they look a lot more upscale than $5 each! Craftymommy has also done a lot of other creative things with dollar store treasures. [check out the lanterns and other cool projects here]
Heather Mann is chief editor of Dollar Store Crafts, and specializes in transforming inexpensive materials into stylish and simple craft projects. She has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, in Reader’s Digest and the New York Times. DSC has been recognized as named one of Babble.com’s Top 10 Best Overall Craft Blogs (2011 & 2012) and Apartment Therapy’s 10 Crafty Blogs We Love (2010). Her work has been viewed by millions on the cover of FamilyFun magazine and on top websites such as RealSimple, Huffington Post, ABCNews.com, and others.
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I agree this craft idea is brilliant. I’m going to the dollar store this weekend to buy some frames to make this one. Shopping at the dollar just became even more fun.
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Jenean
I agree this craft idea is brilliant. I’m going to the dollar store this weekend to buy some frames to make this one. Shopping at the dollar just became even more fun.
Shruti Goradia
What a neat idea, CraftMommy! Thanks for sharing.