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Converted Lantern Planters
In the Designer's Words:"Try using lanterns as planters around your home this summer. Shop your own garage or head to your local lawn and garden center to find a lantern that is perfect for your space.Grab your supplies and get started on your own outdoor project today. If you are excited about using lanterns as planters, be sure to check out the wide variety of lanterns at your local store!"
If you are a big outdoor crafts enthusiast, you know that DIY planters and terra cotta pot crafts can be pretty limiting. There are only so many ways you can make clay pot crafts work in new and exciting ways. That is why these Converted Lantern Planters are so unique. Simple to create and adding stunning new dimensions to your green space, these garden crafts can be created quickly and are surprisingly easy to make. You will love adding these unique outdoor DIY ideas to your home. If you do not have an old lantern to use, try browsing your local Goodwill or Salvation Army.
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Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueDIY Craft
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Lanterns
- Coco liners
- Potting soil
- Plants
Instructions
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Line each lantern with a portion of the coco basket liner. The small lanterns each used a half of a liner each while the large lantern used almost two full liners.
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Once you have covered up all of the holes with your lining, just add in potting soil and any plants that you love.
Find even more unique and charming crafts for your garden and DIY outdoor ideas in our collection of sunny, summer crafts. From DIY planters to unique outdoor decor ideas, all of the outdoor crafts in this collection are sure to spruce up your outdoor space. - Craft Outside: 84 DIY Garden Ideas
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aketch
Jun 12, 2016
What a great idea. The stores are just filled with all sorts of beautiful lanterns, in many, many colors.Turning them into planters makes them more versatile. They will be heavier when filled, so the carrying handles will come in handy.#BestIdeaEver.
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