"New" Christmas Lantern

10 years ago

A few weeks ago, I found this lantern at GdWl for $24.99.

It was originally from Target and was $49.99 there! It is 24" tall and 11" wide.

I had time to decorate it Sat. AM while DH took the DGK's to a Christmas parade.

I love how it turned out!! Instead of candles, I filled the inside with gold ornies, pinecones, silk holly, and faux apples.

Since we did the family Christmas celebration Sat. PM, and the California DGK's left last night, I am actually sitting down!!!

Merry Christmas to all,
Candy

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oldalgebra
10 years ago
Ahhhhhhh! You find the best bargains.That lantern is super.

Rest for a while. However, I suspect you're not one to sit for very long.
Purplemoon
10 years ago
You SAT down? Another Christmas miracle, LOL.

That lantern is wonderful. I was going to put ornies in mine this year, tho its not near as big. But I love how they look decorated this way. (mine still stored tho).
You got a good buy on that one, its really pretty.

I keep looking at big ones when I go to Hobby Lobby, and they sure are hard to resist . Someday I will be coming home with one. Can't believe someone sent that to GW, WOW. Congratulations on that score.

hugs, Karen
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plainjane425
10 years ago
Great find - AND Great Buy!
Love the size b/c you can do so many things with it...as you did ..Looks Beautiful!
Last year my DD brought home 3 good size Lanterns from GW too.
I couldn't believe someone didn't want them anymore..
but then again, that's how we find great
things there right? lol
Glad you're sitting down..Karen's right...another 'Christmas Miracle' !
jane
phonegirl
10 years ago
Candy, so glad you found a lantern to decorate! They are
expensive even at GW. I love mine like that with the pinecones
painted on it. Never did add Christmas balls or greenery like I
had planned to this year for Christmas. Love the ribbons and
picks on the top. Thanks for sharing, it might get me motivated
to replaced the candy cane candle with a snow scene next month.LOL

Punk
jeannespines
10 years ago
I've been on the outlook, too, for such a great lantern...I would like it to be 'wood' which this one looks like ~~you got a great bargain here! & all using the 2 colors of mesh ribbon really 'meshed' well tog! This is a fabulous find & a fab finish! Sweet! TFS, candy! Jeanne S.
nana2010_gw
10 years ago
The lantern is so pretty.
I bet you dream of projects to do.
I am glad you found time to sit for a spell.
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