Upcycled Red Christmas Lanterns

The things I find on the side of the road never cease to amaze me! Like these lanterns, I actually found 6 and sold 4 of them. These were expensive PB lanterns and they were dumped in a pile on the side of the road. 
Two unpainted Christmas Lanterns


I've been using these two lanterns on my deck for years, they are starting to get rusty and today I decided it was time to make them part of my Christmas decor. 


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How to up-cycle a lantern.


I painted the metal top of the lanterns with Fort York Red by Fusion Mineral Paint


It went on with one coat and is the perfect red for the holidays. 


I use Fusion Mineral Paint on all my furniture and projects and I highly recommend its quality and performance. 

Painting a Red Christmas Lanterns


Create a wintery look.


I filled the bottom of the lantern with Christmas greenery



I cut up an old ugly wreath I saved and used the pieces as a base for the candle in my lantern.

 


Greenery inside of lantern

Candles in a lantern


READ MORE: LANTERN MAKEOVERS


Add a bow.


I made beautiful red and white checked bows for the top of the lanterns then added a battery powered candle to each lantern. 



These candles have a remote control so you can turn off the candles when not in use. 



Super handy if you're decorating with them outdoors. 


Christmas lanterns with bows

Lit Christmas Lanterns

READ MORE: LANTERN IDEAS


Red Christmas Lanterns with Candles


Use lanterns outdoors.


The lanterns are going on the front stoop of my house and look amazing! 



We had a little bit of snow last night so there's a little extra winter ambiance out there tonight.

 
Christmas lanterns outdoors.


Before you toss something old and rusty to the curb, consider giving it a holiday makeover! 


I'm sure glad I did! 


Christmas lanterns on a snowy stoop


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Pinterest Pin with lantern and overlay

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .