re-post from last year: PB ran out of them super early last year, but it looks like they are back!
I saw these paper lantern stars in PB Teen and fell in love. They were $12 with free shipping, so I thought that I might get some for Christmas since we don’t have a room with an electric guitar, a furry beanbag, or a karaoke machine at the moment. Usually I’m trying to copy Pottery Barn, but I couldn’t pass these up for this price.
You just bring it out like an accordian and tie together.
The cardboard is really heavy, but I didn’t want them to look like paper, so they got a coat of heirloom white (get it at Home Depot for $3-$4) out in the FAH-REEZING garage:
Then I brought out the distress ink that Shelley loves:
Pottery Barn sells the cord kit for $12, but we just used these replacement lights you can buy for Christmas villages at a craft store for around $3, hung a small nail above the window, and tucked the cords behind the curtains. (I looked on Amazon for an example: Single Light Replacement Cord, but you should be able to find them at Michaels, Hob Lob, JoAnn, etc)
I've also been informed that Ikea has some stars like these, but let's not talk about Ikea and remind me that I don't have one anywhere near...
Great idea! And it looks great with your Christmas decor! I absolutely LOVE your curtains as well. Did you make those?
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea! I like that you put your own touch on it. That's definitely a craft in my book ;)
ReplyDeletedarling idea! thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have one of these in my daughter's room. I need to add some distress ink to it :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletebeautiful job Melissa! I love your idea of using it as a Christmas decoration.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Ikea had something similar as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! I think I'll be trying that!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Simply LKJ (Lauren)! I *wish* we had an IKEA, but I looked them up online and they are beautiful, plus they include the cord for around $13.
ReplyDeleteOh, for heaven's sake, of course this is a craft. Your raw materials just were just a little cooked already. But you've created something really beautiful, you smart girl!
ReplyDeleteMy kind of craft~ The thought of hand cutting that heavy cardboard makes me cringe! $12 is a total steal! You made them look so classy too. :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with this - it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are so stinkin cute!!! I love you!!! I'm totally getting these today! And I love your "I'm a Mormon" button! I am too! Ill keep checking in for more inspiration!
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Very cute, I like how you added the paint and distressed it. It looks great displayed in your window. I'd love to see it all lit up at night :)
ReplyDeleteCompletely fabulous, so elegant! I'm wanting some of these now, perhaps I'll pick them up in an after Christmas sale, lovely! No bouncer required *wink*
ReplyDeleteKate
What a perfect touch for the holidays!!! Love them!
ReplyDeletegreat idea!
ReplyDeleteTotally cute! And your tip on the light alone should ward off any bouncer! Plus you spray painted and distressed it. What more qualifies more for a craft than THAT? ;)
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool!
ReplyDeleteMelissa that is so cool. Such a great place to hang them. I really like the addtions you made to them to make it more "you". Lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing, Melissa!!! Good idea to distress...looks like a cool metal piece in the photos. :) I DO have an IKEA not too far away...perhaps a trip is in my future? ;)
ReplyDeleteOooo! I love your drapes!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love those! What a cute idea! I know what you mean about the freezing garages...except I don't have a garage, so I'm doing a mad dash out to the yard, spraying as fast as I can, and then it's a mad dash back into the house...I wonder if I'm losing any weight by doing this? Maybe I'll have my own commercial like Jared does with Subway...but it'll be with Krylon instead :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous star. I can understand why you couldn't resist it. :)
ReplyDeleteSO pretty and simple.
ReplyDeleteOf course by the time I see them they are
"No longer available" whats up with that PB?
Wish I could hire you to put the sparkle in my home !
Wow, perfect. Fortunately, I found your website! swarovski armband
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