Turn an empty tin of tomatoes into a fabulous outdoor lantern - just what my little garden needs... A bit more twinkle!
What you will need:
- Used and empty aluminium can;
- Soapy water;
- Felt-tip pen;
- A pattern - we used a heart;
- 1 metre of ribbon (the prettier the better)
- Electric drill;
- Narrow drill bit;
- Safety glasses;
- Tea-light
How to make a lantern from an aluminium can
- Soak tin in soapy water to loosen the label.
- Using the pen, mark your pattern on the side of the tin and two evenly spaced points at the rim for a ribbon handle.
- Insert a narrow bit into an electric drill and carefully drill a series of holes in the tin. Handle with care as the inside will be sharp.
- Thread ribbon through the two holes at the rim and knot.
- Place a tea-light inside (carefully) and hang from a branch in the garden.
AND... Wallah!! Fabulous lighting for any occassion. I perhaps will change mine up a bit with some pretty, girly ribbon! Kellie xx
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love it what a great idea..i think i might try it thanks for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great idea Kellie. I am going to feed my kids baked beans everyday until I have a nice collection of cans to use!
ReplyDeleteAngex
Just lovely Kellie:) We have used these to line our front pathway for parties too, they look so pretty! Yours is gorgeous, well done! - Tina x
ReplyDeleteAh another lovely idea Kellie - and yes it's so simple but oh sooo effective, especially when you do up whole lot and hang them in trees near your patio, (you can also use wire as a handle if concerned about the ribbon handle burning or getting damaged). A row of them lining a pathway for a party is simply spectacular! Thx Kellie!
ReplyDeleteGena
How delightful! I love this idea!
ReplyDeletethat is adorable! what a good idea?!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good Kelly and pretty much, FREE !!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to find a can and a drill !! XXXX
Two of my favourite things - hearts and candles.... mmm lovely! Leigh
ReplyDeleteHi Kellie I remember making these years ago - they do look so pretty
ReplyDeleteAlison
Pretty but simple idea. You could possibly paint the tins first with rust-proof paint too. Pity those paints generally don't come in pretty colours though.
ReplyDeleteDarling and De-light-ful!
ReplyDeletethose are lovely indeed! hope you're having a great week my dear!
ReplyDeletexo katherine aka. urban flea :)
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That's so cute! Definitely simple and it's different to make something than to purchase it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea, I think I might use this to decorate the garden for my wedding. Thanks for posting this xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling idea! I love it - instant way to make someone smile.
ReplyDeleteHow cute for Valentines I am going to save all my tin's now & put them all outside for Valentines eve thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous this is. Just perfect for all the balmy evenings we have been having.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Julie@Handmade