These adorable fringed paper lanterns are cute enough as they are, but they hold a hidden surprise.  Pull the string and POP! it’s a party!  Click over to find the full tutorial for these reusable lanterns and to see the fun .gif file of the lantern in action. DIY Surprise...

When you are creating DIY projects, don’t be limited by the expected use of a material.  Look at the silhouette, the patterns, and the colors and you may suddenly be able to see the material in a whole new light.  These lanterns (or vases!) are made from the perforated aluminum that...