These two lanterns had their days numbered. I rescued them on their way to the tip. Since then they have been threatening to be another potential project that just sits and collects dust.
Yesterday I stumbled across a can of black spray paint while I was rummaging around in the shed. I saw the girls quietly playing together so I quickly grabbed the moment, the paint and the lanterns and started spraying.
Note to self. Replace black spray paint. You just never know when you are going to need it!
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I really wish I came up with this idea myself. I can't quite remember where I saw this project but it is pure gold! Simple and so effective. I was asked the other day how I had made this so I thought I would share it with you:
Fairy light globe DIY
Materials
2 x wire hanging basket frames with chains removed
4 x cable/pull ties
can of silver spray paint
fairy/christmas lights.
pliers
Remove chains from the baskets. Fasten the two baskets together with the cable ties to create a sphere.
Cut the tails off of the cable ties. Spray entire sphere with silver paint. This isn't all that necessary but I find when the lights bounces off the baskets it looses its former image of the 'hanging basket' when it is painted.
Wrap the fairy lights around the sphere in every different direction. The small light globes will stop the wire from slipping. Wrap until you have used all and only the fairy lights.
I used a length of chain and hook from one of the baskets to attach the globe to the roof of our pergola. Don't you just love it?? I might make one with multi colored lights next. Can you have too may? Never.Remember, you only have till the end of this Friday for your chance to win this necklace. Just leave a comment at the end of the readers appreciation GIVEAWAY post for your chance to win. Even if you are a first time reader OR one of my friends, everyone is welcome to enter Laurie! The winner will be chosen at random. Thanks again for stopping by.
There is so many art that is made by using recycling materials my friend can make great pieces of art can make dogs with DVD's and also can make more animal , he made a elephant with old T.Vs
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Posted by: coach sale | 06/29/2010 at 06:34 PM
oooh, fabulous!
Posted by: ...love Maegan | 06/27/2010 at 06:06 PM
Brilliant! Sparkling! I love this idea ~ so easy and turns out stunning. As soon as I find a place where I am able to plug them in, I'll do this!
Posted by: Magpie | 05/07/2010 at 11:50 PM
Got here from Stumble...love this project! Just what I need for my breezeway and I actually have the supplies already!
Posted by: pendy | 02/24/2010 at 01:36 PM
This is fabulous! What a great craft idea!
Posted by: Hilary | 02/24/2010 at 03:33 AM
I really love what you did with those two lanterns, you gave them a new life. Black paint can fix a multitude of sins!
Posted by: Leaf and Tendril | 02/22/2010 at 05:36 PM
love it
Posted by: v | 02/22/2010 at 03:24 AM
Most the cheap crap coming from Asia now-a -days cannot be recycled - not enough mental in the first place. Good only for the scrap heap. Dammit!
Posted by: Uncle B | 02/22/2010 at 02:47 AM
I love the fairy light globe - what a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Zowie Lolly | 02/21/2010 at 11:05 AM
I love your lighted globe. Genius idea.
Posted by: Melanie | 02/21/2010 at 09:08 AM
How many christmas/fairy lights were on your string, do you recall? Great project!
Posted by: Kristi | 02/20/2010 at 11:07 PM
wow, this is amazing! such a simple idea but so affective! i've been trying to think of a way to 'perk up' my outdoor area on the cheap, i think i've found it!
Posted by: frankie | 02/20/2010 at 09:49 PM
such a clever chicky ... mwah!
Posted by: Kristin | 02/19/2010 at 10:52 PM
thank you for your visite and your sweet message !
But it's just kids craft, you are amazing ! so creative !
keep going !
bisous...a bientot
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