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Lanterns

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pretty lanterns for fall.

I have always loved these lanterns made from soup cans and after seeing them in a book at work I decided to try them out. They were really easy and turned out so great.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Get all the empty cans you can find then fill them up with water and freeze them.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Then all you need to do is lay the can on a washcloth or towel(it helps keep it in place) and start to punch holes into the can with the nail. You can do any designs you want; random dots, swirls or even words. I can't wait for Halloween so I made one that said Boo! When your done just melt the ice, put a some sand in the bottom( if you want to make sure it doesn't tip over) and put your candle in then your done.


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conitch

conitch

September 28th, 2008 17:22

this looks awesome!!

beryl

beryl

September 28th, 2008 22:37

I've been saving cans! Thanks for sharing the tutorial, now I can make my own! You did a really nice job on those.

Persephone

Persephone

September 29th, 2008 02:58

Oooh, this is fantastic! I'm gonna make some to put on my balcony, since neither me or my roommates is talented enough to carve a pumpkin.

We should even do this for Christmas, too.

Oh, so exciting. xD

Mickie

Mickie

October 20th, 2008 10:30

I done this last year for the summer they are so cute. hp center have nice pattens