Last weekend featured the first really spectacular weather days of the season here in Chicago, and the weather inspired me to brainstorm and research ideas for upcoming summer gatherings. This idea for hanging lanterns at an outdoor party comes from MarthaStewart.com and features adorable miniature lanterns hanging inside a patio umbrella. So cute! Click here to learn more.
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How to make recycled matchbox mini shrines
I am mad for miniatures…I think I always have been but now I make them all the time out of just about every material I work in. The tiny colorful shrines look like the perfect project to start making now so I have a collection by Day of the Dead. Pop on over the the Crafty Chica blog for the sparkly tutorial on how to make recycled matchbox shrines.