I’m not sure if I keep finding the lanterns or if the lanterns keep finding me. But here we are again, with another thrifted lantern project. Given that it’s still October, I’m going with a spooky lantern theme- even though I’ve made a couple of Halloween lantern projects already. Because lanterns keep crossing my path while I’m thrifting, including this recent acquisition from Habitat ReStore.
Power Outage Kit from a Clock Box
August 31, 2017 · By · 128 Comments
I love finding broken things at thrift stores because they are positively perfect for any number of upcycling ideas. And this clock box was no exception, since it was missing the clock! So, I decided to repurpose it into a power outage kit filled with supplies. AND it would double as an emergency lantern, as well.
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Halloween Lantern from a Wooden Hurricane Lantern
October 13, 2016 · By · 44 Comments
Raise your hand if you had a candle lantern or wooden hurricane lantern like this one in your home? There was a similar one in mine- and in fact, I think my parents still have it! Either way, when I saw this one in a thrift store, I snapped it up for an upcycling idea I had. I wondered if I could repurpose it into a Halloween lantern for light up Halloween decor? Read more ›
Firefly Lantern with Upcycled Lighting from Habitat ReStore
April 21, 2016 · By · 146 Comments
Upcycling projects with vintage light fixtures is a common theme on my blog and this particular project was inspired by the trendy shop, Anthropologie. After seeing their metalwork hurricanes online, I realized how much they resembled a brass light from Habitat ReStore. That’s when I decided I needed to repurpose one into a firefly lantern. And I suspected that it would be pretty easy to do!Read more ›
