Saturday, February 5, 2011

Pottery Barn Teen Inspired Lantern Light Fixture

Eager eyes meet the postman when he delivers the Pottery Barn Teen catalog each month.

The PB Teen Spring Catalog had this paper lantern light fixture and I knew my teen would love it!

PBTeen lantern fixture

Photo credit Pottery Barn Teen

But I also knew I could make it for about 75% less.

Party City had 9.5in paper lanterns, in a 3-pack, in a variety of color choices for around $3.99.

Home Depot had 12ft. rope lights for around $10 and I picked up a swag hook for the ceiling.

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Assemble 9 paper lanterns.

paper lanterns

Screw your swag hook into the ceiling where ever you desire.

Thread the rope light through all the lanterns starting from the bottom, over the top and back down some.

Each lantern has a small hook on it, simply hook the lanterns together.

thread light rope

How cool is this!?!?!

lantern lights

My teenager loves it!

PB Teen Style Lantern Lamp

This project could be done with any size lantern. Mix lantern sizes and colors for endless creative combinations!

 

Kim

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37 comments:

  1. MichaelaFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Okay this is genius! I love it! This is something she can take with her to college, too, because let me tell ya...the lighting in dorm rooms is not pretty!

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  2. LindsayFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    omg you are amaaaazing! That looks awesome! Your daughter is so lucky :)

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  3. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    That is amazing!! Great job! I have to share on my FB page!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    How awesome is that?!!! Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing:)

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  5. homepodgeFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Too cool! I would have loved an awesome light like that when I was a teenager.... actually, I'd still love a light like that!
    The mirror over the dresser is very cool too. Did you buy it or is it another designer knockoff?

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  6. Tai BenderFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    this is so cute! you did a fantastic job! tai @ http://taidyeoriginal.blogspot.com

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  7. kim westFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    i love this soooooo much! how cute! the whole room is adorable!

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  8. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    That's really great! My kids would love it. Do the paper lanterns ever get too warm from the lights?

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  9. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Thanks everyone! To answer a few questions.
    @Homepodge: The circle mirror was from Target, bought in 2009.
    @ Randi: The rope lighting gives off 36 watts dispursed over a 12 ft. span. It barely even gets warm, even when left on for hours.

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  10. brookeFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    L O V E !!!!!! You have got to be kidding me~! Amazing. I need this. It has a mid century modern feel that will be very cool in my house. And you can't beat the price. I will link back when we do it. GREAT idea.

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  11. CindyFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Very cool!! Love it and the low price tag!

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  12. BethFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Super creative and cute!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Very fun...I love PB and absolutely love it when I see knock offs that can save.so.much.money! Great idea! Can I be a teenager again (only to get the light though)?

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  14. Marie {Make and Takes}February 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    What a fun look. And how easy to DIY!!

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  15. Kristyn @ Good Gravy CraftsFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    so great!! this would be great for our screened in porch!

    xx-kristyn

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  16. the cape on the cornerFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    amazing! good thinkin'!

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  17. Molly SmithFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wow Kim, you did an excellent job on your lamp. I love how good it looks in a bedroom versus a large living room. Thanks for sharing! ~Molly

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  18. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    You are my new favorite person!! I saw this lantern in the PB Teen catalog and I keep flipping back to it, trying to figure out how I can remake it! And you just solved my problem for me!! Thanks SOOO much!! I'll be setting up one of these in my little brother's room...he'll be thanking you as well, I'm sure! =)

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  19. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    this turned out awesome!!! What a great idea :)

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  20. SandiFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Too darn cute!!!!!
    Sandi

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  21. DIYbyDesignFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love a good knock off project. Especially when it's from Pottery Barn. I am hosting a blog party. The link opens up tonight at 8pm EST. I hope you will stop by and join in the fun.

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  22. ArtfullyJuneFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    What a great lamp. I don't know how I didn't notice it. I better look through the catty again!

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  23. DIYbyDesignFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I love this project. I'm so glad you stopped by and joined the party and shared this awesome idea. Hope to see you next week again.

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  24. CindyFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Awesome!! I'm with Beth...keep going do all the cabinets!! :)

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  25. muralimanoharFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    That is AWESOME! :D I acquired a set of 8 inch or so paper lanterns a while ago, and have been searching for the perfect way to use them for ages now..I think I've found it! Thank you! :D :D

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  26. Allison @ House of HepworthsFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    This rocked so much that I just had to feature it this week at my Hookin Up with HoH party!

    Stop by and grab a button if you'd like!

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  27. KarenaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    This is wonderful I absolutely love it!!How cool I am doing this for Isabella's room!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  28. MindyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love it! Hubby and I had bought a bunch of those to decorate for our wedding reception. Perfect use for all of those that are sitting around.

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  29. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love this idea! Now off to find the perfect corner in the perfect room for it.

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  30. FelishaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Saw this on House of Hepworths and LOVE it!

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  31. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}February 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is so awesome!!!! Great job...and I know she loves it!

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  32. Al McLearyFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Very cool!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Saw you on one of the linky parties and just had to say that this is pretty awesome! This just looks so fun (but not "take over the entire room and you can't look at anything else because it's just so dominant")!

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  34. kim westFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    i featured this idea on my blog today..

    kimboscrafts.blogspot.com

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  35. TrishJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    My 13 year old will love this!!!!!

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  36. Our Pinteresting FamilyFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    What a great idea! I love the look in your daughter's room. ~Megan

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  37. PeggyAugust 16, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I love that this could be used in a boys room as well. I can just see it in a modern masculine room with deep espresso, chocolate brown and maybe a touch of parrot green... :)

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