DIY DUCT TAPE MILK CARTON GARDEN LANTERNS

Cut a straight slit from the edge of the tape and around the outline of the cap. Wrap the circle around the spout, aligning the slit sides below the opening flush with each other. Press the tape onto the milk carton and trip any excess duct tape on the sides.

Starting with a small Philips screwdriver, gently turn the screwdriver over a spot on the milk carton where a hole is desired. Avoid pushing too hard to prohibit creasing of the milk carton. Continue to make all the desired holes in the milk carton.

To vary the hole size, go back over the holes with larger screwdrivers, twisting them into the holes.

On the bottom of the milk carton cut a small three-sided trap door from the seam below the pouring spout 2 inches down and over

Remove a bulb from a LED light socket on the light strand. Insert the socket into the pourable spout of the milk carton until you can pull it down to the trap door of the carton.

Twist the bulb back into the socket and pull the ends of the strand so the bulb seats just under the spout inside the carton. Repeat for additional milk cartons you have made.Alternative option: should you not be able to find LED lights, using LED battery operated faux tealight candles is another option. To string the lanterns in that case, insert a large Philips screwdriver through the indentation under the flaps of the top of the milk carton, making a hole all the way through, then string them on twine.

Place a piece of duct tape over the trap door to secure it (or cover the bottom entirely; the duct tape is easy to remove if needed). String the strand where you choose and plug in!