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A Quick Lantern Makeover for Outdoor Living

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Sometimes all you need is a little bit of paint to fix a problem. This gorgeous lantern makeover is a perfect example! MUST READ!

Lantern Makeover

I always take before pics.

No… really! I honestly do. I’m actually very adamant about taking some sort of photo to ensure that I (you!) can see how much it has changed after I get my grubby little hands on it. It doesn’t matter if it’s a horrible shot with my cell phone, or when it’s hidden in a pile of trash. I just have to get that most-essential before pic.

However, I apparently did not with this project.

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    Can you believe it? I was thumbing through my camera’s disc, and suddenly realized that I must not have taken pics.

    Ugh.

    Sometimes all you need is a little bit of paint to fix a problem. This gorgeous lantern makeover is a perfect example! MUST READ!

    Have you ever had that happen to you before? It’s the worse feeling isn’t it? I felt sick to my stomach, and immediately had a minor meltdown. As in… I wondered if I should break out the ol’ bottle of Grey Goose, and chug-a-lug a few shots to drown my sorrows in my disappointing mistake.

    But then I remembered that ever since I turned 26 (quite a few moons ago…) my hangovers have turned into two days of pain and suffering, and quickly decided that a steaming cup of tea with some yummy local honey would do the trick. Ohhhhh how the times have changed πŸ˜‰

    Sometimes all you need is a little bit of paint to fix a problem. This gorgeous lantern makeover is a perfect example! MUST READ!

    Meanwhile, I was very thankful that everyone in my household was currently in bed at that very moment so the whole showing off my “true crazy” was avoided.

    Nonetheless… I really wanted to show you how paint is definitely on my top 5 list of best friends. I just can’t get enough of it!

    Ok, ok. That’s a lie. I really just wanted to show off a little bit of a teaser of my dresser makeover….!?!

    That little beauty will be revealed tomorrow, and I’ll tell you what, it is beyond what I had originally planned.

    Sometimes all you need is a little bit of paint to fix a problem. This gorgeous lantern makeover is a perfect example! MUST READ!

    It’s better! See you tomorrow πŸ™‚

    Psst… looking for other SUPER, easy DIY projects? Check out my project gallery for a ton of inspiration!


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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Christine says

      April 14, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Luv the lanterns and the way you display them …super cute!!!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 17, 2016 at 10:56 am

        Thank you so much, Christine! Definitely very excited how well they turned out πŸ™‚

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    2. Corinne Rodrigues says

      April 18, 2016 at 6:41 am

      It looks wonderful. I get how you feel about not remembering to do something, but sometimes it’s just not worth stressing over.

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 24, 2016 at 8:54 pm

        So true! I almost didn’t do the post at all because I was so upset, and then realized… oh whatever. It happens. I’ll write about it, and then move on. One of the perks of being a blogger, right?!

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    3. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

      April 20, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Love your lanterns, they are beautiful! I know how you feel about forgetting to take your before pictures, I’m getting better but I use to forget the before shots all the time.

      Reply
      • LZ Cathcart says

        April 24, 2016 at 9:28 pm

        It is most definitely annoying, but we’re getting better, right?! Slowly, but surely πŸ˜‰

        Reply

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