Lantern from recycled materials

As the sun begins to set on golden afternoons, there's a certain magic that hangs in that heavy late summer air. In the spirit of August evenings, and the allure of vintage camp-inspired adventures, we

Welcome to our latest DIY video tutorial on how to make your own paper lantern using plastic bottles. This is an easy and inexpensive project that will add a...

Before going on a trip, we like to do some projects to get the boys excited about where we’re going. This DIY Lantern Project is simple, uses recycled materials, and best of all, doubles as a nightlight for the kiddos.

How to make a lantern from simple materials at home (ex: Soda bottles). Craft activity inspired by the Jamaica Plain Lantern Festival and Parade in Boston, MA.

You can make such neat projects with recycled materials! Soda Can Lanterns Making the lantern You need: Clean Soda Can Wire – 30cm Cutter and small pliers Screwdriver Piercing tool Black marker Dish cloth Basin Tealights 1. Pull the tab to open the can, taking care to leave the tab intact if possible. Rinse out your can and fill it with water. Freeze 6-8 hours. 2. Lay the frozen can on a piece of folded dish cloth and keep wiping it as you work on it. *If the tab was detached when you opened…