I've always loved the look of repurposed lanterns. I hate to repurpose them when they are still usable, though....so many people here still use them. When I found that this one had some small holes in it, I sure wasn't sad, knowing that it could be made into a pretty decor item. I cleaned and sanded it, then painted it with white dry brushing over blue. I had this really pretty single drawer knob and it fit in the hole where someone had stuck a wine cork! E-6000 glue has it held firmly in place. This is not one of the more desirable brands of lanterns, so I am happy I could give it a new life. This will be at the cabin tomorrow filled with silk flowers, I just have to decide what color....maybe red, white and blue??? I will try to update with a picture after I put the flowers in it.
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