Beaded Solar Lanterns

These lanterns have been hanging in my kitchen window since I photographed them for this DIY and I have to say, they bring me so much joy...You have no idea.  When I get up late at night for a glass of water, they give off the perfect peaceful glow.  The beads catch the light in the sweetest way both during the day and at night, too.  I know that some of my projects are a bit more involved than most DIYs that you find out there, but there are often ways to improvise if you don't have everything I do...Ways that might make the task at hand a bit easier for you.  Do your best, my sweet friends, and stay creative during these difficult times.  And like I always say, get out there and Make Your Mark!

My beautiful trio!

Peaceful evening glow

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AND https://amzn.to/2DUpn48 AND https://bit.ly/3gJCAeA

My favorite hole punch: https://amzn.to/2TCG34P 
My Serrated Tin Shears: https://amzn.to/3h0NRaq 
E6000 Glue: https://amzn.to/2VfF248 

 A rubber band helps keep the tin perfectly placed while the glue dries

Watch how to make them here OR

Watch how to make them on my Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/exlbT1UNf34

 Czech Recipe Boxes from John Bead...Love the mix of vintage and new glass beads!

 So much joy in such a simple thing!

 Make sure to check out www.JohnBead.com!  You'll love their beads!

Tin Can Chandelier

Much like glass jars, I also save tin cans.  If you have any doubt in your mind, I do have hoarder tendencies!  This leafy chandelier definitely needs some beads and crystals but even in this simple incarnation, I love the way it looks.   The shadows it gives are magical!  Now, lots of folks are scared of cutting tin, and though it can be sharp and scratchy, just pop on some cheap gloves and you'll have nothing to worry about!  Also, make sure to use tin shears that cut with a serrated edge.  This keeps the edge of the tin dull so you can't cut yourself.  Give everything a second life, my amazing-creative friends, and always Make Your Mark!

A pretty, clear bulb looks best!

What I used for this project:

Amazing Goop II Max: https://amzn.to/2ZptldN

My Serrated Tin Shears: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006V8777O/

My pile of tin can leaves

Watch how to make it here OR

Watch how to make it on my YouTube channel here:  https://youtu.be/7WEi3X8ixRA

Let the light in!

Vintage Valentine Treat Buckets

Oh, the tin can!  What an absolutely wonderful container to use in our crafty adventures.  Not only is it the perfect size, but it's sturdy and can hold everything from pencils & pennies to Peonies!  I covered these with my favorite vintage Valentines (link HERE), added a beaded handle and then filled them with treats for my very special friends.  To be honest, any craft that requires a little bit of candy is alright by me!  Like I always say, my sweet friends, use what you have and always 

Make Your Mark!     

Filled with the best treats!

My favorite vintage Valentines!

Print them out HERE

Watch how to make them here!

 Everyone, no matter what age, loves a bucket full of treats!

 Happy Valentine's Day!