I am getting this post up on a Tuesday; better than a Thursday!
As I have mentioned in other posts, the reason why I like doing these projects is because it's about inspiration. I love the fact that I can reuse items for the future, use a project to escape reality (hi grad school!), fit in a project when I so little time (hi grad school), I can be thrifty or cheap, or for whatever other reason I can think of under the sun :)
This week happened to be a quick project week. I have SO much going on with grad school this term, I just wanted to do something quick just as a release from the insanity :) A couple of weeks ago I spotted a lantern that I thought was adorable at IKEA for $7.99. I remembered a pin I saw using lanterns for holding Xmas ornaments. I figured, "hey, why not use this lantern for Halloween too!" When I got home, I was looking at my pins and saw I actually DID pin this idea for Halloween too ;) Sometimes you forget your pins (those of you who use Pinterest KNOW you have repinned before!).
Pins that inspired-
http://pinterest.com/pin/194818796/
http://pinterest.com/pin/133750994/
Knowing I would get around to this eventually, I bought (on sale at Joann's) glitter skulls, and pumpkin jingle bells in black, purple, and an orange-ish/red-ish color. If I ever get around to it, I'll throw in some mini pumpkins if I can find them cheap.
Next, I opened up the lantern and just started putting the items in :)
Tada!!! Quick and easy! I think it took me about 5-10 minutes if that. I'd definitely say go for this project because it can add a pop of color so quickly :)
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