Primitive Night Light Makeovers

I saw a post from a fellow blogger a while back about these and it looked awesome. So I thought I’d buy some and give it a try in a few different ways.  And here’s the final product I came up with:

BEFORE:

These light sensor nightlights were only around a dollar at the local Dollar Mart. The silicone bulbs were running, on sale, $1.19 for 2 at the Peddlers Mall. So I have about a $1.50 in each one, I think. Not a great money maker, but it’s sure fun!

AFTER:

The first batch, I rubbed mod podge all over it with a brush and then sprinkled cinnamon on it to dry. And then repeated until I got enough on it. Then I sealed it with another coat of mod podge and then craft sealer.
I tied some homespun on it and glued on a cute button and that was it. 
Hint: Make sure not to get too much cinnamon in the switch area or it will not flick back and forth good.
On the second batch, the black ones, I simply painted them black with craft paint and stenciled on some yellow stars using Heritage stencil paint. A quick coat of sealer to finish off the paint. Then tie on some matching homespun fabric and wa~la. That was all. So very simple!
And they are great because around here you can’t find them ready made anywheres.
Price: Only $3.59 each & found in my Booth #555 at the local Peddlers Mall.

Old Lantern Makeover

Flicker Light Lantern

I took an old, green lantern and painted it black here and added a night light electric light. I then replaced the regular night light with a old fashioned flicker bulb. This way it looks as if a real flame is flickering.
I just love it. I also tied a piece of homespun fabric to the top.

Price: 24.99

Flicker Light Lantern

I took an old, green lantern and painted it black here and added a night light electric light. I then replaced the regular night light with a old fashioned flicker bulb. This way it looks as if a real flame is flickering. See video below.
I just love it. I also tied a piece of homespun fabric to the top. It sits in our home beside a wall of my husbands train collection.

Before & After | Primitive Night Lights

BEFORE:

I saw a post from a fellow blogger here (when I find that post again, I will definitely link to it!), and she had done this and it looked awesome. So I thought I’d buy some and give it a try. I just did a little different design. And here’s the final product I came up with:

AFTER:

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