Hey there! If you have followed me very long you know the first Wednesday of each month, I host a DIY Challenge. I gather up some very talented DIYer’s to blog inspiration for you. This month we are going to share some Christmas DIYs with you. At the bottom of my page, I will list all of the participating blogger’s links for you.
For my DIY today, I will be showing you how I decorated my floor lanterns for Christmas.
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How to decorate a lantern for Christmas
I gathered up some items for my lanterns, starting with my larger lantern.
To hang a snowflake to the back of the lantern; I used a piece of floral wire, thread it through the top and wrapped it around the spinal.
I added a 12-inch table top Christmas tree decor in the back to one side of the lantern.
Next, I added Santa next to the tree.
Adding two more smaller trees inside the lantern as well, one behind and one to the side of Santa.
I placed a strand of battery-operated lights to the trees. I thread the lights through the top of the lantern wrapping around each tree.
To give the look of a snowy ground, I added some fake snow to the bottom of the lantern.
I added a pinecone, evergreen twig and berries to the snow for decorations.
To hide all the wires, I placed on top of the lantern, I placed greenery,berries, a red hydrangea and a bow.
This lantern couldn’t be any cuter!
Now let’s decorate the smaller lantern. I added a candle holder with a bow and to the bottom added fake snow and decorations as well. On top I added a bow.
I just love how the lanterns look all dressed up for Christmas!
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
Terrie your lanterns are so pretty.
You have always been great decorating them.
Oh my gosh! Gorgeous! I’m going to have to make a couple of these!
I think I had more fun creating them more so than the kiddos will when unwrapping them. Thanks for inviting me to this hop, it was so fun.
This is beautiful!! Your lanterns are always so pretty, but I think this has been my favorite so far.
Awe thanks Michelle. I do love to decorate with themes, a lot of my spaces I have fun pieces to decorate with. Thanks Michelle!
I needed an idea for the bench on my front porch and I love this idea. A couple of these lanterns will be perfect.
Oh I would say that would be so pretty placing lanterns on your porch. I am a lantern girl so anything with lanterns seems to thrill me. Thanks Denise for joining us this month, so happy to be hopping with you!
I love decorated lanterns, Terri! And yours look so pretty and create beautiful holiday decorations straight out of a designer magazine! Well done!
Well thank you so much Gail, I appreciate your kind words. It’s always fun hopping with you Gail, Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Terrie, your lanterns are so pretty. I love that the door opens on the side ~ makes it easier for decorating. I have three lanterns and they all open from the top. Thanks for the inspiration. And thanks thanks you for hosting every month. Merry Christmas.
I have lanterns that open from the top, not as friendly to decorate but I love any type of lanterns. 🙂
Thanks, Carol for your sweet comment. Happy Holiday to you my friend.
They look so beautiful and festive. Great job, as usual.
Thank you Jodi! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
I always love how you decorate your lanterns. You did not disappoint this time either. That Santa is just precious! TRULY BEAUTIFUL!
Awe thanks Tammy. I love decorating with a theme, seems to be easier. Happy Holiday to you and your family Tammy!