These gorgeous lanterns are easy to put together, and the best part is that they’re free! Scour your yard for various greens and drop a few cranberries in for a pop of color. This is an easy way to transform your front porch or yard into an instant winter wonderland!

Step #1:

Grab 2 different sized tupperware bowls. One has to be larger than the other.

Step #2:

Fill up the large bowl with water, stopping 1/3 of the way from the top. Add in your greens and cranberries .

Step #3:

Fill up the smaller bowl with water and place it inside the larger one. This will make room for your candle. Place the bowls into your freezer overnight.

Step #4:

When the lanterns are frozen, you can run the bowls under warm water to loosen them. Place a candle inside and put your new icy lanterns on your front porch or walkway!

Photos: Raised in Cotton.

Gothify your home this Halloween with these creepy decorating ideas like our favorite bloody candles! They can be made in under an hour, and are the perfect accessory for your kitchen table, mantle, front steps, coffee table, windowsill, or wherever you like! You can use different colors of candles if you don’t like red, and this project also works with crayons. For a scary touch, add nails to the side of the candle if you want! So, let’s get started!

Supplies:

1) Parchment paper

2) White taper candles

3) White pillar candles

4) Red candle (or crayons)

5) Cut tacks

6) Push pins

7) Nails

8) Tinfoil

Step 1:

Cover your work area with parchment paper. Remove any plastic or stickers from the candles.

Step 2:

Light the red candle and allow it to drip onto the white pillar candle. If you’re using crayons, hold a lighter under the crayon and allow it to melt and drip onto the white candle.

Step 3:

Press the cut tacks, push pins, or nails into your candle. This will make the candle look like it’s pierced and gushing blood! Scary!

Step 4:

For the taper candles, squish a small amount of tinfoil underneath the candle to hold it upright. Drip the red wax onto the candle and allow it to drip down the length of the taper candle.

Step 5:

Arrange your creepy candles in groups around your home to scare your visitors! You can easily create a spooky home by placing them in glass jars or candlesticks. You can find cheap candlesticks at your dollar store or thrift store. Experiment with different color candles and crayons for a unique look!

Photos: Pop Sugar, Emiline House.

Vintage doilies can be used to decorate tonnes of things around your home, and they’re making a big comeback! Decorate pillows, table runners, or bowls with doilies for that delicate vintage look. We’ve got 7 adorable doily ideas that look great and won’t break the bank!

1. Doily Bowls

These bowls look just like crowns, and you can use them to hold jewellery or as a candle holder. They’re easily made using starch! Tutorial here.

2. Table Runner

Stitch a few doilies together to create a one-of-a-kind table runner. This would look great at a vintage-themed wedding! Add white candles in mercury glass candle holders to complete the look.

3. Wall Art

Display your vintage doilies by hanging them on your wall. Simply wrap a canvas in burlap, and glue on the doily. This also makes a great gift! Tutorial here.

4. Luminaries

These doily luminaries are so cute! Simply use spray adhesive to attach the doily to the jar and decorate with ribbon, buttons, and twine. Tutorial here.

5. Pillows

Attach doilies to pillows by stitching them on, or using fabric glue. Use contrasting colors to make the delicate doily patterns pop.

6. Lamp

This lamp only looks expensive, but you can make it for cheap! Follow along with this easy tutorial to make your own doily lamp! Tutorial here.

7. Bunting

Decorate your home with this adorable doily bunting! Hang it up on your mantle, or use it at your next outdoor party!

Photos: Time Washed, How To Set a Table, The Happy Housewife, Crafts by Amanda, Grains of Earth, Handmade Ology, Stirling Design.