Reader Bambi at Crafting Occurs alerted me to her super awesome idea for turning two dollar store baskets into a lantern, and I just knew you guys would appreciate it. I can imagine these decorating a garden party, funky bridal shower, or maybe a cool light fixture in a tween’s room. If the colors you find at the dollar store don’t work for you, there’s always spray paint! [click here for the tutorial]
Project Estimate:
- 2 wire baskets, $2
- Ribbon, on hand
- Pliers, on hand
Total: $2
p.s. I’m the judge for next week’s CSI challenge: dollar store edition, so go enter your great dollar store crafts from this week!
3 Comments
Elle Sees
Another Why-didn’t-I-think-of-that?
homesteader
way too clever. seriously! nice idea.
Teacher Teacher
Very cute – I quite like it. But where is the element that makes this a lantern? That said, I’m picturing these hanging from a porch and filled with dried flowers or something else pretty….