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Dollar Store Rustic Fall Lantern

how to build a fall lantern using Dollar Tree supplies
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 1 lantern
Author: Stephy
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • glue gun and one glue stick
  • pair of scissors
  • pencil

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove the plastic, frame back and picture inserts from the picture frames.
  • Put the tabs back down to hold the glass in place.
  • Glue the corners of the picture frames together. Be sure to align it evenly. Hold together firmly until each frame dries (about a minute). Be generous with the glue because you want it to hold up well. Also, I glue the inside of the corners to make sure it holds.
  • Using a pencil, trace the outline of the lantern onto the foam board.
  • Cut out the outlined section of the foam board.
  • Trace the outline of the foam board onto the back of the contact paper with the pencil. Add an extra ½ inch to the top and side to cover the sides of the foam board.
  • Make two cut outs of the contact paper using the first one as a guide for the second one.
  • Cover the front and back of the foam board with the contact paper. Be sure to cover the sides as well.
  • Glue the foam board base to the bottom of the lantern.