I have been wanting a couple of wooden lanterns for my porch for a while now.
I decided to diy some. The ones I liked in the store seemed simple in design and when I showed the hubby he said “you could diy them yourself you know” nothing like a hubby who has faith in you.
I did let him know I would need his help lol.
We always have extra pieces of wood laying around, I could be known as a wood hoarder, depending on who you talk to!
So I figured out the sizes I wanted. And then cut my pieces out. And then we (and by we I mean the hubby) nailed them together with his nail gun. I’m still scared of that thing! One of these days I’ll get brave.
I wanted more layers so I cut some smaller pieces to layer on top. Then I found some finials I had picked up at a yard sale and added them to the top.
Finally I stained everything. For now there is a white pumpkin inside each. I am waiting on some battery operated flameless candles to put inside.
You can see exact details and measurements on my hometalk page. I’ll attach the link below.
https://www.hometalk.com/member/48833431/corinemapes
Thank you for stopping by, I hope I inspired you to try and remake something you have seen in a store you wanted. Please let me know if you do! I’m cheering for you!
What a great idea! I am always wanting to use lanterns on my front porch but they are expensive. I may give this a try! Thanks for sharing! ~Kristi
Yay! Thank you Kristi. Tag me if you do so I can be sure and see them. Thank you so much for visiting.
Oh Corine, your lanterns are fabulous, what vision you had with just a few simple pieces of wood! I agree about the nail gun, so nice of your hubby to help you! Your house looks amazing, you have really been busy with wonderful and natural fall decorating!
Jenna
Thank you so much Jenna, it’s been fun. I’m enjoying the cooler weather here to so that helps. Have a beautiful day!
Thanks for the tutorial for these wooden style lanterns. Passing along to my hammering with purpose family members
So glad you like them, they sure are fun to make! Thank you for visiting and have a beautiful day.
What a great idea! You can customize these in so many different ways too. Your porch is so festive and the lanterns add another layer of warmth.
Thank you so much, I know I was thinking I should put an x on the sides too. Have a beautiful day!
You’re welcome! The x’s could be fun! You have a beautiful day too 🙂
These are so pretty and rustic, Corine! Perfect for a fall porch! Thanks for sharing your lanterns at Tuesday Turn About… Hope to see you each week! I’ll be featuring you at this week’s party! Pinned!
Thank you so much Julie, how exciting! Thank you for hosting such a fun party.
Look for your feature on Charming Homes & Gardens Link Party on Wednesday! Congratulations
Rachel
Thank you so much Rachel, it’s been so fun to play your link party. Thank you for hosting!
I absolutely love this DIY project Corine. Thank you for sharing at Charming Homes and Gardens. Pinned!
Thank you so much Kim, I’m new to the blog world so playing your link party is so fun. Have a beautiful day!
This is such a fun idea! I love how they turned out!!
Thank you so much Kristen. They sure we’re fun to do!
Your porch is so lovely and those lanterns are great. Congratulations, you are being featured at Thursday Favorite Things Today. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/10/thursday-favorite-things-party.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you so much Bev! Have a beautiful day.
Corine
Thankfully I have lots of peole in my life who are not afraid of a nail gun!! Our corn stalks are on the wood pile but drenched after our share of rhe rain coning through our area! Guess I needot ask my husband to take care of that!! And I LOVE your fall porch!
That’s a very good thing, I’m still a learner here. Oh no on the cornstalks. Hopefully things dry up fast.