DOLLAR TREE DIY WOOD LANTERN | Pottery Barn Inspired | QUICK and EASY

This Pottery Barn Inspired DOLLAR TREE Wood Lantern DIY comes together QUICK and EASY with two DOLLAR TREE square wall hangings, 4 poles (from plunger, shovel, etc), and a combination of different odd items to create a topper of your choice. Finish off with a paint color of your choice and it is ready to decorate! Add a battery operated candle by itself or in a DOLLAR TREE vase, or fill or top with a flower arrangement, or fill with the items of your choice like pumpkins, decorative balls, or Christmas ornaments! The possibilities are endless!!
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MATERIALS LIST
Large Black Lantern
From Dollar Tree-
two 6 inch square wall hangings
4 plungers
1 pack of curtain rings
Game Dice
Glass vase (optional)
Rustoleum 2x ultra cover ultimate ultra matte spray paint in black
or brush on Chalk paint in black
**Please note: Spray paint will remain shiny on plunger head. If you want a matte finish, you will either need to brush paint entirely or put a coat of brush paint on top of the spray.
Small Black Lantern
Same as above except two packages of 12 inch wood dowel from Walmart ($1.88 each) instead of plungers
To made the modern topper for the black lantern, you will also need one 3 inch square wall hanging and one small round magnetic clip holder both from Dollar tree.
For the Large White Lantern
From Dollar Tree-
two 6 inch square wall hangings
four shovels
bottle caps for feet
Sink plunger for topper
Rustoleum 2x ultra cover ultimate ultra matte spray paint in white
or brush on Chalk paint in white
Small Lantern
same as above except two packages of 12 inch wood dowels from Walmart (1.88) instead of shovels
recycled can of dog food, pineapples, tuna, etc
foil band from party crown
yoyo
Hammered Silver Spray paint

[@Nanaandherbeauties]

2 years later and the best tutorial on KZbin!!!

[@MamaJLW]

WOW! Just, wow! I’ve been binge watching lantern videos. These are by far the best.

[@robertstalnaker5728]

I realize I’m a little late to the game but when she used the plunger top for the lid and a shower curtain ring - I came up off the sofa. Lol. So clever!

[@chardonnay5715]

Right!!!!

[@djford7496]

I just want to thank you for this easy tutorial. Easy and economical. You can use things around your house to make beautiful things.

[@brendagreen4343]

Love the white and the step by step explanation.

[@honest6360]

I'm blown away, going to the dollar store tomorrow. LOL

[@debbiethompson6240]

Liked all of the lanterns! I adore lanterns!

[@robinsimons7710]

Wow...all turned out nice. I like the square top ones my self. But brilliant using round dowels and plunger handles.

[@rachelalcorn5967]

Thanks u explained alot better than others the black one is my favorite

[@ginacable5376]

I find it really helpful when you show us alternatives to use thanks.

[@sherricurl2466]

I absolutely love the black ones!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Sherri! Thanks! So glad you liked the black lanterns! TFC! 😊💗

[@joanhowze1069]

Great ideas for toppers I like the smaller ones

[@jodylebouton9436]

I love the hammered look. But I also love your lanterns for our wedding reception.

[@sherrytee2962]

Wow...love that you use everything!

[@tammyturner6321]

So many possibilities. ❤️❤️❤️

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Tammy! Yes! Just think of all the decorations and colors and finishes too! I will be publishing some upcoming videos with these and other lanterns decorated so be on the lookout for those! TFC! 😊💗

[@rcarr48]

I liked the shorter black one best.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Robin! Thanks! So glad you liked the black lantern! TFC! 😊💗

[@csawgle]

so cute I love lanterns

[@deborahstothart7200]

Thank you for all the different options. Fabulous Ideas and beautiful lsnterns.

[@tinathomas9428]

First off thank you for the amazing idea of making lantern from couple of plungers. I instantly wanted to try it out. I however faced couple of problems. The ends of poles weren’t flat. If I were to make them again I’ll probably cut the ends to make them flat. I used a combination of E6000 & hot glue but for the life of me the poles wouldn’t stay put on the wood. At that point I almost gave up. Then I decided to improvise and hammer a nail into the pole from the frame side and voila they are very sturdy now and won’t budge. Thanks again, my lantern looks amazing.

[@angiefowler5827]

Thanks for providing all the various options to make the lanterns. They are lovely.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Angie! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns!😊💗

[@ivetteblanco-torres980]

So talented love the white ones

[@glchild251]

I liked them all.

[@yvonneclark6494]

i have been banging my head on what to use to make taller lanterns thank you so much!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Yvonne! YAY! Not that you have been banging your head 😊but because you found a solution!! So glad the video was helpful!!😊💗

[@lindapettis8951]

I love lanterns ad will be doing these ,

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Linda! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns and will be doing! TFC! 😊💗

[@sherryberardino6032]

Love all the tops of choice

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi again! Right!?! Isn't it amazing how changing the toppers can completely change the look!?!

[@MB-wp9yr]

So wonderful how you showed so many alternate techniques and supplies but all so easy. Thank you

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Assi! Thanks so much for mentioning how you liked that part! I thought it would be helpful and am glad to hear that many did! TFC!!😊💗

[@tracykaufmann9449]

I’ve seen a lot of lantern diys and yours was probably the easiest and ironically the best looking. I tried one with Jenga blocks and it ended up in the garbage! Thanks for taking the time to show all of the different options. I’m going to give this a try.

[@FABEDhacks]

HI Tracy! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns and diy! When I did another lantern a few weeks back, a viewer asked if I could replicate the Caleb lantern from Pottery Barn. That lantern has an arch which is hard to replicate but I did notice that the Caleb lantern does not have any glass. Once I realized that glass wasn't a necessity, it was off to the races and the sky was the limit! Plus, if you still want the finish of glass, you can get the effect with a glass vase insert!! TFC! 😊💗

[@anneza5]

I like the Black Lanterns. I'm going to use gloss black to make them look more like wrought iron.

[@sarataylor1569]

WHAT?! I stinking love these!

[@eileenmogan1610]

Thanks for all the additional ideas for lanterns feet, tops. etc. Head bands bracelets..awesome $

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Eileen. Thanks! So glad you found that part helpful!😊💗

[@created2love]

Beautiful lanterns I love each technique you created will be making the white God bless

[@FABEDhacks]

Hello GodIsLove! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your name! No truer words ever spoken!! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns and technique. Easy, right!?! And YAY! so glad you will be making! God Bless and TFC!😊💗

[@lkenady52]

You are genius! They are beautiful! Cannot wait to make for me and for gifts!

[@joferrell83]

I love them all

[@VivianMitchell-vp3sx]

great job, I really like DIY lanterns and they can definitely be decorated for different holidays and seasons

[@cathyhogue6468]

I really like these. I think the black is better, though.

[@apex0703]

These are so great and useful. Gonna make some for my home wedding. Thank you

[@jamieandrew-kromer8008]

What great different ways to make these!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Jamie! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns!! TFC!!😊💗

[@maguisantiago9054]

Gorgeous ideas! I love the black one lantern.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Magui! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns!! TFC!!😊💗

[@rosecoulter3600]

WOW I am amazed and happily surprised at just how many various items that can be used to make lanterns. I had no idea. Your creations are very inspiring 💕 Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings

[@FABEDhacks]

Thanks! So glad you liked the video! 😊💗

[@jackieburnett6881]

Loved the lanterns!

[@abibatukoroma6567]

Wow wow wow

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Abibatu! Thanks for your enthusiastic comment!! So glad you liked the lanterns!😊💗

[@natipena2677]

So many choices. What to do, which to do. I love your diys

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Nati! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns! Thanks, as always, for your kind words and support! 😊💗

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

Aren’t you the clever one? It’s nice to see the suction part of the plunger used. You have given great ideas and suggestions. 👍🏻💜

[@FABEDhacks]

Good Morning Miss Mary!! What, no ribbing today!?! 😁 Thanks, as always, (along with the ribbing) for your kind words and support! 😊💗

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

Oh... sorry; I’ll try not call let that happen again.

[@danu2you799]

Very clever and creative.

[@theleastofthese5369]

Thank you for sharing. My Dollar Tree didn't have any plungers today, so I used wire brushes but it turned out so pretty and it is very sturdy. I love it! I used a funnel for the top, just cut off the skinny part on the top. It worked great. Thanks again. 💓

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Crafting Creates Joy! AWESOME! I would love to see! Fantastic idea to use the funnel!! LOVE IT!! Do you use facebook? My understanding of social media is terrible but my daughter tells me that if you post on your facebook page and put @fabedhacks it will show up on the fabedhacks feed (?) If you use facebook and could post a pic, that would be awesome. I would love to start building a community and having folks share their projects and awesome tips like your funnel lid. I would love to see how facebook could work for that. Thanks! 😊💗

[@theleastofthese5369]

@@FABEDhacks Hi there, I do use Facebook, I tagged your page in my pics just now so hopefully it's you and not someone elses. Lol. Let me know if you see it. I loved doing this project. 💓 I follow a lot of crafty people on here.

[@patricialaureano9217]

Thank you🤗

[@francisturner2482]

I love them both 😁

[@princesspretty4520]

I like how you give the run down on different alternatives for bases, lids, feet, toppers. You give options. Very MacGyver. I like it.

[@janetwheeler3908]

These are great and I love the ideas for using different materials.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Janet! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns!! 😊💗

[@lisastandiford9303]

Genius!

[@sharondowell1989]

Liked the sleek asian looking lantern.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Sharon! Thanks! Isn't it crazy how changing out the topper can change the whole look!?! So glad you liked them! 😊💗

[@shaheenqureshi4874]

Love yr projects! May be we were sisters another life!!

[@jacquelinearroyo2022]

I loved your tutorial, and it inspired me to make my own. I did some changes I used 1/2" square dowels instead, and used other wooden pieces I already had. I made a set of 4 lanterns at different sizes to go with 2 planters I had in my porch. I ended up using the Tite Bond glue for most everything, and I loved it. I couldn't believe how sturdy they all felt afterwards, and some of the lanterns were quite large. I would have paid almost a hundred dollars for each, and I ended up spending around $5 for each. Thanks for the inspo!

[@Donna61111]

My Life in the Theater, I used the square dowels, also. I wanted a more modern look.

[@arnellathompson9572]

Absolutely loved all of them. Will be doing these in many styles. Should make excellent Christmas gifts.

[@ca6177]

Love the lanterns!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Cynthia! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns! Just published one with them decorated for Christmas if you want to check it out! 😊💗

[@simplydee3160]

Wow I love this

[@rosabaltazar5200]

Nice and strong!!

[@rosacoria5629]

I ❤️❤️the look of the first black lanterns. But they were all amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@evelynneconrad2538]

You nailed it! I love that you give us options! You think so out of the box. I Love it! I can see out of the box, hubby can’t. You definitely can. Thank you for giving us all of the inspiration, truly inspiring! Truly creative. Thank you. No favorite just love them!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Evelynne! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns! Those hubbies can be a little thick sometimes! 😊😊 I used to come up with all different kinds of ideas and come at things from all these different angles and it used to drive my husband crazy! He wanted to do whatever the first idea was and to just get done. He'd say "you keep changing your mind" and I'd say, "no, I'm perfecting" 😊😊 God love them!! As always, thanks for your kind words and support! 😊💗

[@evelynneconrad2538]

Our husband sound very similar, mine also wants to hire someone to do the work. Crazy! Imagine this: due to my illness/disability we have to downsize. He wants to buy a showroom, I want good bones. We are looking at neighborhoods & pictures now. Can’t wait till we go inside houses! Thanks for listening

[@angelabutler7761]

I love how you used the rubber piece from the plugger as well. Great job!

[@Lin.Stone.]

I love both. Your amazing

[@peggiestafford4169]

Love the ideas here! Thx for the video!

[@susiegrissom906]

I am going to make me a few of these. Thank you

[@tsnell80]

Sold. New subbie!!! Gotta get me some plungers!!!!

[@bethschiele8667]

I liked all the different ideas you showed to thank you.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Beth! Thanks! So glad you like all the different ideas! TFC! 😊💗

[@londonthompson9730]

Great ideas 👍 Your small black and white are my favorites 😊

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi London! Thanks! Yes, the smaller ones give a different proportion. TFC!😊💗

[@user-ee7bm3gk9h]

Классные фонари!

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

Ingenious 💕

[@PjMcneely]

So very clever. I like these better than the ones I've seen with picture frames. Great job!

[@FABEDhacks]

Pj2222! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns! TFC! 😊💗

[@patlasky799]

So clever and cool. I didn't know what to use my top of my plunger for. Now it's my topper for my lantern. Thanks!

[@danybastelt8931]

I love it!!!!!!!!!

[@rosecoulter3600]

You are amazing, What a genius idea!! I am totally in love with these lanterns 💕 Thank you, thank you for sharing. 👍

[@amymeyeraan3514]

You are so creative! I love the black ones you made.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Amy! Thanks! So glad you liked them! TFC!😊💗

[@janataulman9659]

I loved the tall black one the best, but they were all very fun! Can’t wait to try it!

[@kareshare2513]

I like your creativity in ways of changing things up to make your lantern however you want it to be. I liked both, to hard to choose a favorite.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Kare! Thanks! Well you know you could always make a few toppers and just not glue them on. Then just change out at the mood hits!😊💗

[@sac1303]

As always, very nice work.

[@cjjjj7163]

LOVED ALL OF THEM THX FOR SHARING

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi CJJ JJ! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns and all the variations! TFC! 😊💗

[@yvonnetucker1416]

LOVE IT

[@natashamiles4293]

This is BEST lantern tutorial ever..... I absolutely love, love,love it. The lanterns are BEAUTIFUL 💕💕💕

[@tinamarie337]

Such great ideas!

[@hveronica100]

Crazy creativity.. You are amazing!

[@paulinelorbeck6565]

Very creative. Love them all

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Pauline! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns! There is a new video out with them decorated it you would like to check it out. TFC! 😊💗

[@cherylsmith1121]

Very nice, love the idea of showing different you can use to make the lanterns.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Cheryl! Thanks! So glad you liked the PB inspired lanterns! Also, thanks for mentioning how you like the part where I showed the different items to use. I thought it would be helpful but was hoping it wasn't an annoying interruption. Thanks! 😊💗

[@esthertrejo8329]

Love both pattern top on your lanterns, they turned out absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@horrisajones8933]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Horrisa! Thanks! So glad you like the lanterns!! TFC!!😊💗

[@rosejones134]

I loved one with the plunger top was my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

[@joyanderson2325]

I really love how you give ideas on things to use to create the lanterns. So detailed. Thank you for inspirations

[@melanietaylor6681]

I really love the one with rings.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Melanie! Thanks! Yes, I think the rings give that classic lantern look! TFC! 😊💗

[@janicebradford9780]

I love them too. Just in time for the holidays. Thanks for the alternative ideas.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Janice! Thanks! And yes, you better believe I will be decorating for the holidays!! Thanks, as always,. for your kind words and support!!😊💗

[@MariaRomero-qc1hn]

The way you explained your DIY’s inspired me to make some lantern, love them, but in the store prices are too high & not a good quality to last. Your lanterns are sturdy and with a different design than we can interchange. So beautiful thanks for sharing. Your ideas are amazing

[@kimadams446]

I love them all/

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Kim! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns! TFC! 😊💗

[@zoralarousse2372]

very nice thank you

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Zora! Thanks! So glad you liked the wood lanterns! 😊💗

[@thebristalshow]

Wow!!! I cant believe there plungers 😂

[@FABEDhacks]

Right!?! Like the wonderful Dr. Dyer used to say, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change! "😊💗

[@dorettacureton9674]

I loved the lanterns both black and white can't wait to try it.👍

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so very much for sharing all of these lanterns and all the different ideas for feet, toppers, dowels and hangers. Great ideas!!!

[@Us-zy7xx]

Wow You are creative 👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@giovannadonaldson1439]

I loved your Kraft I going to use some idea to make my own lantern thanks for helpful

[@carolsawgle2978]

Love all of the ideas you showed, things I wouldn’t have thought of, you’re awesome thanks so much

[@debbiemotley5384]

These are great. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@FABEDhacks]

Hi Debbie! Thanks! So glad you liked the lanterns! TFC!!😊💗

[@pinkbutterfly5708]

That was easy and very nice TFS ☺😆😃