Hey Y’all!
We are so excited about this project!!! Most of the materials are STRAIGHT FROM THE DOLLAR TREE, with the exception of the Paint which you can find at Walmart.
Here’s what you need for this project:
- 1 OR 2 Plastic Fence Panels from the Dollar Tree
- St Patricks Day, Box Sign. If you cannot find this sign you could use a block of wood or another sign that is 6×6
- White Paint (Mine is from Walmart)
- Brown Paint (also from Walmart)
- Scissors
- Sanding Sponge (from Dollar Tree)
- Paint Brush
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Start by cutting your panels. You could use the 4 pieces of one panel, or you could use just the end pieces of two separate panels. That is what I did, but it is definitely NOT necessary.
Next, take the sign and remove the sticker and metal hanger.
Paint the inside and sides of the sign brown. (You could paint it any color you want. I chose brown because I like the contrast between the brown and white paint.
Paint each panel you cut white, on the inside and outside. If you want the distressed look like mine, don’t worry about getting full coverage of your paint. Just get it good enough!! If you want it solid white with a perfect paint job, I recommend using spray paint.
Once your paint is dry, take your sanding sponge and rough up the outside of the panels you painted!! Distress as little or as much as you would like.
Take the sides that connect and secure them together. If you used one panel, then you’ll only have one connecting corner. The rest you will have to glue together.
Take the panels and glue them to the bottom of the sign creating a base for your lantern. Once you get all of the bottoms connected to your base, you can go to each corner and secure it together with hot glue. Use your finger protectors so you don’t burn yourself!!
How pretty is that paint job!!! It deserves all the hearts!!!!
That’s it y’all!!! Isn’t this the cutest thing ever??? Style with some lambs ear and an electric candle, Or use a vase with flowers in the center. Do not use a real candle in the middle, because it more than likely WILL melt your plastic!!
We love how this turned out SO DANG MUCH!!!
If you love it as much as we do, can you do us a little favor and…
PIN IT FOR LATER
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This is so beautiful. It would make a wonderful centerpiece.
That is a great idea. Thank you so much! xoxo
You shoot and SCORE!!
Yay, Thank You!
I love this idea, I was at Dollar tree and saw these and put them back, didn’t know what to do with them , now I know, thank you! Love you’lls lives , I’m from Wichita Falks, Texas
Welcome! We are so glad you took the time to leave a comment, and THANK YOU!!!! Go grab your fencing so you can make one or two! xoxo
Working on mine now!!
Awesome 😊
This is so cute. I really also loved your Valentine Gnome. I made 2 and they were adorable. Any chance you will do a Bunny Gnom? PLEASE,
YES, I think we can definitely do a bunny gnome! Thank you so much! xoxo
I love this idea,do you have a video on this DIY
We do not have a video yet, but as soon as we do we will add the link to this post! xoxo
They added a video to their FB page yesterday..Lizzy’s so dang cute and makes it look easy!❤️
Thank you ❤️❤️
Bought the supplies for this at my Dollar Tree tonight … can’t wait to make this project!
Yay🎉🎉
This is too stinkin’ cute! I saw the fencing and wondered what in the world I would do with that! Can’t wait to get my supply! I’m a newbie but I am lovin ‘ your videos and blog! I am saving this!!!
Welcome Kathy❤️ We’re so glad you found us❤️
I love this and I love your show try to watch it all the time.
Aww thank you 🤗❤️
Beautiful! Looks better than high end store bought! Love it!!!
Thank you Donna!!
Hello! I’ve been fighting these plastic fencing ideas because I just wasn’t getting the appeal so many saw. After seeing your Farmhouse Lantern project I get it now! Can’t wait to make my Farmhouse Lantern! And, yes, it is a pretty paint job! Thank you!
Awesome😊 We loved how it turned out, when you make yours make sure you send us pictures I’d love to see it✨✨
Love it. There are so many things you can do with this. Thanks
Exactly!! We would love to see what you come up with😊😊
Love it. Thanks
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I knew I bought two of these pieces for something. I love this lantern and can’t wait get home and try this. I love to decorate with lanterns more at Christmas but this will look great all year.
Awesome!! Send us pictures when you’re finished would love to see it❤️
This is an adorable idea and obviously could be used indoors or out. I do have a question. What did you use to cut the plastic? Thanks and keep up the great ideas.
Going to be honest it was kind of hard cutting those plastic fencing, you could use scissors and Fiskars cutters!
This is hands down THE BEST Dollar Tree DIY I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen literally hundreds! Awesome job, can’t wait to try this one out! 🤗
Aww thank you 😊 You just made my day! 💗💗💗💗