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Cat food tins actually {rofwl}

Holes were made using a 6" nail filed to a point. Printed patterns off the tinternet then selotaped them to the can as a template.

Spray paint was left over from a touch up job on my van, galve wire for hanging is about 60p a mile (ish)

About an hour to complete.

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One of them had to be a chicken :b(


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Ooooooooooh! I might just add that to my list of recycling/upcycling makes!

Don't really know why I hadn't thought of it myself!

They look great!
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They are lovely and think I may have a go at them too, I have lanterns in a tree but bought ones )t'
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I used to have a string of lanterns like that in my old house - nice job Steve )t'
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Great idea Steve, think I'll give it a go )t'
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These look great steve, i was thinking of doing some for christmas and halloween, and putting battery lights in x
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Really pretty lit up Steve.
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Recycled pickled onion jars;

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Lovely Steve, I will have to add that to my list too )t'

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What a good idea )t'
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They look great and yup, I'm gonna have a go too :-D

Thanks Steve )t'
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They are lovely Steve. My daughter makes them but doesn't spray them. They are still very effective.
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Goodness, Steve, what an inspriation you are! Count me in, I can do that!!!
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They look brill Steve, is there no end to your talent? LOL
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