Outdoor lanterns for a get together or party certainly set the mood, and they can ensure your candles stay lit in a windy city. That said, they can be pricey. If you're like me and would rather put your money where your mouth is, literally on the good food instead of on the table decor, check out this simple diy to cut costs and keep the style up!
Victoria over at A Subtle Revelry is always one to make her own party decor and is a firm believer that simple shapes, color and accents can go a long way to dress a space and making it pleasing. The same holds true with this quick diy project that puts old bottles, carafes and vases to use.
If you're one of the rare few who doesn't have a nook in their house filled with clear glass vases, they can be found simply (and inexpensively) enough at any local thrift store across America. Victoria puts basic washers found at the hardware store and strips of leather together with a little glue to create this great outdoor look without a large overhead cost. Set the mood at your next get together after you check out the full tutorial below.
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Simple, cheap and lovely! These would also be cute with mason jars for a country look.
This is not a "DIY Cut Glass Lantern". She used a hot glue gun to glue the washers and glass (the leather strip is also glued). I'm not sure how well that would hold up over time. Especially with a heavier glass vase/holder or a candle. I won't be doing this particular DIY - not a fan of shattered glass. Very nice pictures though.
I have to agree with Elaine B here, seems a little risky.
Secondly, how does one light the candles in those tall carafes?
Pretty, nonetheless!
Rebecca, I used a long lighter to light the candles inside. If the opening of your glass was larger you could also use a larger candle... It stayed bright all evening long:)
Eleneb... yes, it is a faux cut glass project making it quick and pretty to line a deck for warm summer nights.
Cool idea, but make sure the candle flame stays small if you use hot glue to attach the washers. A larger flame could heat up the vase and cause the hot glue to soften and fail.
It would be easy to improve this with a glue designed for glass and metal--E6000 would be good one. Still, it's a very cute idea and a great starting point.