If you’re constantly looking for new ways to spruce up the garden and enhance its appearance – even in the slightest – then you’re probably always looking for new and fun projects to do yourself. Many people are starting to appreciate the do-it-yourself method because it could be more affordable, and you could involve the whole family in a fun project that won’t go to waste. There is a way you can enhance the appearance of your garden even further – how about a DIY lighthouse? You’ll be impressed with how easy it is!
Pick the Best Version
If you go on the Internet at any given point, you’ll probably be lost in the sea of available projects you and the family can work on together. You must choose which is best for you and will take the least amount of time if you have other things on your mind. And when the summer season hits – or even autumn – people always hunt for a new decorative piece that will set them apart. You can choose a mini version of the handcrafted lighthouse or a larger one – whatever seems appropriate for your garden. Follow the steps diligently, and soon you’ll have something beautiful, you’ve made yourself, to show off to everyone!
Materials for the Project
Whichever version of the lighthouse you choose to make – the small one or its larger counterpart – it would be a good idea to check out the materials you’d need so you can hop on down to the store and get them. Check out how simple it all is!
Mini Version
Pot Sizes 2 3/4″, 2 1/4″ and 2″ Saucer Sizes 3 1/2″ and 4.25″ for the Base
Large Version
Pot Sizes 8″, 6″, 4″ Saucer 6.7
Metal Vase Version
6.7″ and 8.3″ Saucer
Other Combined Materials
Paint (Black, Lagoon, White Chalk) Metal Vase Jute Wooden Rings Black Craft Foam for the Window Large and Small Popsicle Sticks Fishnet Metal Lantern Round Black Solar Light Solar Light Metal Wreath Frames Starfish Anchor Sandstone Texture Paint
How to Make the Lighthouse
Making the decorative feature might not be as challenging as you would think. Some people might get scared of DIY projects precisely because they quickly read the instructions and get frightened that there are many steps they won’t be able to follow. But with this project, the steps might seem complicated, but they’re not.
The most important thing to remember is to follow the steps thoroughly – otherwise, you might miss something. Paint your vase, saucer, wreath, and rope black. Wrap the rope down at the bottom and top after you’ve secured the vase to the saucer. You should try and glue your other object upside down to hold them down better. Once all your tiny lighthouse details are completely dry, glue the other saucer, and you’re done.
Whether you’re creating a mini or large version of the lighthouse, it should be a fun project! Involve the kids, take some time, and be creative with it. Paint the base and saucer white and black, and have blue elements glued on top. Just follow the basic steps, and from there, you can get as artistic as you want. It’s your decorative feature, after all!