Howdy, howdy, howdy ...
A couple weeks ago, I picked up this adorable lantern at a garage sale for $1
and today I was able to convert it into a cute nightlight.
I think it looks cute sitting on this cabinet
(removed the wick) and ran one of those lil' clippy lights you would put in a Christmas village house.
I kinda save those anytime I find em' just for projects like this. I tightened the opening around the
light. Put the glass back and presto, cute nightlight for $1.
**UPDATE** I was asked to show just how I ran the cord, so I took this for you today.
I'm starting to use a watermark app from my phone. That's why this one's different than the others.
You can see that the cord is under the plate that holds the glass.
Hope that helps : )
**UPDATE** I was asked to show just how I ran the cord, so I took this for you today.
I'm starting to use a watermark app from my phone. That's why this one's different than the others.
You can see that the cord is under the plate that holds the glass.
Hope that helps : )
I love the color and the patina is ... well, ahhhhhh LOVE !!!
Now it will light up this dark corner ...
29 comments:
Loving this idea. The chipiness and patina on the lantern is so awesome. And turning it into a night light, how brilliant. I need to find me one of those Lanterns now. thanks for sharing!
I just took a rusty old lantern to my space at the antique shop last night! This is a great idea and you make it sound SO easy! Thank you for the inspiration! I've pinned this!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
The perfect little entryway ambiance and night light. Great job!
What a fab idea! I'm gonna have to try that.
Holly
Oh my! The clippy light from a Xmas house.... what genius! The lantern looks great and is now usable inside. Clever girl!
Very cute, I am lovin that whole area! Just found your blog and I am so glad I did. Just became your newest follower, would love if you followed me back. Martina
Pretty way to lighten up any darker corner-- sweet!
Thanks so much for sharing with all of us today :D
Visiting from Wow US Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style,
~Smiles, Suzanne in NW IL
Love this space! It is great!!
Neat idea! Love the whole vignette and that clock is fabulous!
It all looks wonderful! I love the lantern & the clock! I'm your newest follower from the Savvy Southern Style party. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & follow along too! I'm also hosting my first giveaway...come by and enter to win a free My Memories digital scrapbooking program.
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
Love this and I so love the little corner. PErfection! There is just something about rust and pretty that make all kinds of fabulous! Great job! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Have a happy week!
Tausha
sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com
How clever of you!! Can you tell us where the cord is? under the edge of the glass? Love it. I have old lanterns like yours--will have to do this! Thanks! ~Zuni
what a great idea! I have a rusty little lantern in my garage that I picked up last year at a yard sale for like .25, and I haven't put out my Christmas village in several years...but I did come across those light in my Christmas decor...so guess what I'll be doing in the next couple of day??
I am you latest follower. Please stop by sometime for a visit...and if you like what you see, I hope you will follow too!
Sharon
Such a pretty vignette! Really picture perfect! Wishing you a wonderful week! Angie xo
That's adorable! I love the whole vignette you created with that little lantern. Thanks for the inspiration and enjoy your day, Gail
Great idea! I love these old lanterns, but I never thought of making them actually work. I can't wait to to try this myself. Thank you for the inspiration.
What a clever idea! I love it and it looks great.
This is so cute! I love that idea!
I am your newest follower! :) I love your blog and your style!
<3 Michelle
nestlovedesigns.blogspot.com
What a great idea. I am always coming across these lanterns, but this never crossed my feeble little mind. I'll be duplicating it soon. Thanks.
Happy to be a new follower from Wow us Wednesdays.
Laura
http://imsovintage.blogspot.com/
This is such a cute idea! I might just borrow this idea from you(link it back to you of course) I love it :)
I absolutely love this idea. Actually, I love the whole area. Kind of feels like a "happy place" to hang out. So glad I found you through The Transformation Thursday Linky! I will be back over and over!
What a striking old lantern, what a treasure! How clever to find a way to light it up!
I am lovin' this! You got a great deal on it too!
I LOVE this! I would love if you would share this at the Crazy Cute link party happening at Between U & Me right now! I've got a totally awesome giveaway this week, too!
OOH! AND, I'm your newest follower! ;)
www.betweenuandme.com
This is an amazing find! I'm your newest follower. Would love a visit (and follow) over to http://imnotatrophywife.com!
laura
i want that lantern :0)
gorgeous lantern! Love love love.
I have never seen a lightbulb added to one of these old lanterns. Cute vignette and I love your floor lamp, too.
That is one cute night light and a lovely vignette.
absolutely fantastic!!! LOVE it!
I am your newest follower...I hope to be back again and again!
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