Light Columns How-To
1. Purchase a bamboo stick or dowel that's 6 feet long and 1 inch in diameter. Drive the pole deep into the ground until it's solidly anchored. Run a 50-bulb string of lights up one side of the pole and down the other, securing it with masking tape.
2. Stack paper lanterns (ours were 14 inches in diameter) over the stick. Secure the lanterns to each other with tape. Note: If you intend to place these fixtures by a swimming pool, it is imperative that you plug the lights into GFCI outlets and use extension cords approved for outdoor use.
I found silver balls at target and they looked fab!!
The white balls that are floating in the pool are usually found in toy departments at discount stores like walmart. I have found them at dollar stores as well.
They are not white beach balls they are paper lanters and you can get those at Ikea fairly cheaply
Where do you get the white beach balls?
This looks like a lot of fun to make and sounds easy enough. I'm going to take the idea and either use different color lights (halloween) with the white lanterns or make colored lanterns (black, purple, orange) with white lights for an spooky lit way through our Haunted Forest in the backyard.
I am going to take this idea and run with it for our wedding dinner/dance decorations! We are using a large gym space with no romantic lighting at all (overhead flourescent lighting only). I plan to purchase large flowerpots (on sale this fall) to secure the upright bamboo support pole (with spray foam can insulation...it will be lightweight). It will surely give a very romantic feel to the room.
I get paper lanterns from pearlriver.com. Found the online store listed as a source for other Martha crafts, and have loved ordering from them. Fast and reasonable.
I get the lanterns from pearlriver.com I also ordered bamboo steamers from there...cheap, and fast!
Martha Stewart brand makes these globes (I just bought a set of three with eyelets) that are available in the craft section near the wedding supplies at Walmart.
If you live by a Dollar Tree store, they carry paper lanterns in all colors, for of course..a dollar.
This is so pretty and so simple - I can think of many other applications, since I don't have a pool - what a way to welcome guests in front of the house -"Hey, the party's here!"
Luna Bazaar (http://www.lunabazaar.com/) has a great selection of paper lanterns. I bought dozens to decorate for my mom's birthday party this summer -- they arrived fast and in great shape.
These are also lovely indoors, hanging from the ceiling.
Okay, I don't have a time and money to do this kind of thing. It's kind of not so practical lol. but beautiful for sure!
I think you can get these lanterns at any interior decor stores. I've also seen some at discount stores.
How much do these lanterns cost? What a neat idea!
Carole
Ikea...for the laterns.
You can purchase white and colors from Oriental Trader, eBay, Pier 1, etc.
I just bought 13 beautifully colored lanterns for our wedding from
http://www.paperlanternstore.com/
They were quick, everything came intact and a real person called me back when I had a question.
I chose to get 5 LED light fixtures inside each so they can be battery powered all night long.
This is very nice, very soft decorations. I love it. As for where to buy the lanterns, check it out on Martha Stewart's Products (look in the Our Products on the side screen panel), store like Michaels, and any craft stores in your areas. Have Fun. I'm going to do this for my daughter's 16th birthday party. Great Idea!!!
Cost Plus, Pier 1 and Ikea all have paper lanterns.
I'm on a hunt for the lanterns. Only place I have ever seen them is at Pier 1 - I will keep watching and see if another contributor finds them before I do. I want to use this for our Halloween back yard bonfire....
www.paperlanternstore.com
a simple google for "Paper Lanterns" yielded over 700,000 hits.
These would be great for Halloween, with black light strands.
I've ordered from LunaBazaar.com. Google on "paper lanterns" and you'll find tons of sources. Good luck.
You can get the lanterns at World Market and sometimes at Pier 1
try pearl river http://pearlriver.com/v2/FramesCat.asp?iGroup=278
www.martha.com
If anyone does come acroos a source for these lanterns...please email me!
Where can I purchase paper lanterns from?
Okay, who's got a good source for these two items (paper globes and white beach balls)? I could totally do this for my cousin's back yard wedding.
Great idea! In winter you could use Christmas lights! All kinds of possibilities! Don't have a pool, but will make a nice yard/patio decoration!!
Where do you get the lanterns?
This is simple and gorgeous decorating~~
I love this idea for my Summer Pool Activities. The Stack Lanterns especially. Easy and affordable.