Tin can lanterns in ten minutes
These are the quickest little lanterns ever, they literally take just ten minutes and I love them.
They're rough, urban, totally junky and super cute dotted around the garden on a warm summer night.
You can even make these whilst camping.
What you need to make tin can lanterns
- tin cans - label removed, washed and dried.
- a punch hole piercing tool (or just use a penknife screw-driver)
- a couple handfuls of gravel
- tea light candles
- cup of coffee....
How to make tin can lanterns
- decide on your pattern - hearts, leaves and flowers all work well.
- grab your hole piercing tool and punch the holes through the tin can carefully.
- add a small handful of gravel to the base of the can, just to give it a little weight to stop it blowing over in the wind. Lifting the candle a little higher in the tin can also makes it easier to light with a match.
That's it! Easy, simple, twinkly and pretty.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
