Pottery Barn Inspired Hyannis Lanterns

You know what Graduation and Father's Day cards in Target means?  Yup.  Dust off the patio furniture & BBQ and get your citronella candles out cause it's officially Summertime!  I'm dressing up our mosquito repelling candles with a super easy and cheap PB inspired lantern knockoff using materials from the hardware store!    

My inspiration was the Hyannis Lantern at Pottery Barn which normally retails for up to $70 for the largest size.

Pottery Barn Hyannis Lantern

All the materials for my DIY lantern were purchased at the hardware store - one large and medium sized pickling jar, twine, rope, drawer knobs and clamps.  All tallied I spent $16 for my large lantern and $14 for my medium sized lantern.  BOOM! (microphone drop)

Here's how….

• First, remove the hardware and lid from the jar
• Place the clamp around the neck of the jar.  Using a pen mark the clamp where the holes for the drawer knob and screw should be placed on each side of the clamp

• Next place a board or piece of PVC pipe through the middle of the clamp to prevent it from bending and to provide a hard surface to drill into
• Use a drill bit that is as wide as the screw for the drawer knob you choose.  Drill through the marking you made on each side of the clamp
• You may have to drive a nail through the drill hole to speed the process along and prevent the drill bit and clamp from getting too hot 
• Note: don't worry if the clamp bends a little when you're drilling the holes.  It will retake it's shape once you secure it on to the jar

• Mount the screws and drawer knobs onto the clamp
• Place the clamp around the neck of the jar.  Use a screw driver to secure the clamp tightly to the jar

• Place the rope (I used 1/2" round rope for the medium sized jar and 3/4" rope for the larger jar) around the screw between the knob and the clamp.  As you tighten the knob onto the screw it will act like a vise securing the rope
• Next tie some twine tightly around the rope to make the handle

• Place a little hot glue on the rope so that the twine stays in place as you wrap it around and around to make the handle

• Cut the rope to the desired length that you want the handle to be
• Hot glue and wrap twine on the other side to complete the handle

• Fill your candle with sand or shells to help hold the citronella candle in place

Light your candles and enjoy a bug free night!  

I'm sharing this post with these fun parties this week:
Hit Me With Your Best Shot at Just a Girl and Her Blog * The Enchanting Inspiration Link Party at House by Hoff * Work It Wednesday at The Turquoise Home * Inspire Me Please at Liz Marie Blog * The Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush * The Pin Junkie * Vintage Chic * Weekend Bloggy Reading at Serenity Now * Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest * Link Party Palooza at I Heart Naptime

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