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26 Aug

DIY Solar Light Mason Jars

I have this awesome refinished deck and am trying so hard to beautify it, but I have serious commitment issues.  I am having such a hard time picking designs I like and finding lighting I like and so on.  So…I am going to DIY the perfect deck living area.  First up: fun lighting!
 
Supply List:

Canning Jars
Acrylic Gems (from Michaels Craft)
Small Outdoor Solar Lights (dollar store)
1/2″ Terrifically Tacky Tape (Amazon)
Spray Paint (I only use VALSPAR)
 
Step #1:  Spray paint the rings of the jars. 
I took them out to the garage and sprayed them first so that they would be dry by the time I got all the jars prepared.  
 
 
Step #2:  Fill the jars.
I filled the bottom of each jar with a little bag of the acrylic gems.  These are so awesome when the light is on…it creates a really cool starburst effect.
 
 
Step #3: Pop off the Solar Light.
If you bought these at the dollar store, the light just pops right off.  Throw away the bottom part…or if you’re a really cool mom, let your children use them as “magic wands.”
 
 
Step #4: Tape the Light
Terrifically Tack Tape is seriously terrific.  It’s super sticky and easy to apply.
I put a 2 inch piece on either side of the light.
 
 
 
Step #5:  Stick the lights in the jar.
Make sure the lights are secured against the opening of the jar.
 
 
Step #6: Screw the lids back on the jars.  
Then you can hang them with wire, if you’d like.  I just have them on the steps of the deck for now.  
 
 
These Solar Light Mason Jars look pretty cool at night.  In fact, they look so awesome that my kids take them in their rooms for night lights.  
 
Now to find the perfect patio set!!

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Comments

  1. Amy T. says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    What a fabulous idea to highlight porch steps, I am heading to the Dollar Store. Thanks for another great craft idea.

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    • Becky Marie says

      August 26, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      You are so welcome! Have fun creating!

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      • SPatJack says

        April 10, 2019 at 7:45 PM

        Would a Qt or Pint size mason jar work?

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  2. Yabut says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    Wonderful. I wish I had seen this sooner. I bought a premade lid last year. I think I paid a whopping $19.99 because I thought the idea was so good I couldn’t pass it up. Now I’m going to go make several more! Thanks.

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    • Becky Marie says

      August 26, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      You’re welcome. Now you can make plenty of the them just for the price of one premade lamp. Thanks for commenting.

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  3. Linda says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    Mine get rainwater in them. I’m going to go back and caulk the inside top.

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  4. Amy {The Idea Room} says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Sharing on fb! So cute and clever!

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  5. Shawn (FotoDad) says

    August 30, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I’m trying to understand how you fixed the lights to the jars? Do your lights just happen to fit snuggly in the jar opening?

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    • Robin says

      February 21, 2017 at 12:11 PM

      Electrical tape works too. 🙂

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  6. Lisa W says

    September 2, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Where can I get those jars?

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  7. Robin says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    Love these, but found that the Dollar store lights, didn’t last more than a day. :/ Did anyone else have that problem and maybe a resolution? Wondering if the solar lights from a hardware store come apart. Made them for my grandkiddos, would like to replace lights. Thanks for any input.
    Robin. 🙂

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    • Rhonda says

      April 25, 2017 at 6:42 PM

      I buy my lights at Dollar general they last long time the ones from Dollar tree don’t last

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    • Peg D says

      March 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM

      I purchased lights from Walmart for $1 and they are still going one year later.

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  8. Carol Gaeta says

    June 15, 2017 at 8:19 PM

    I did this with a couple years ago with some solar lights that were just the right size and fit right on the top of the jar and didn’t need to screw on the lid but they are no longer available and haven’t been able to find the right size anymore. Everything now is either too big or too small.

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  9. Monica Crenshaw says

    May 6, 2018 at 5:40 PM

    I used Krazy Glue, craft, to go around the top. It worked just fine and it holds the light in place. Love these.

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  10. Sherry says

    May 25, 2018 at 9:19 AM

    $1 Tree has canning jars right now. I purchased a dozen. I also purchased a dozen clear plastic disposable plates from the $1 tree which I cut out rounds to insert into the lid which creates a clear water resistant cover

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    • Theresa Nickey says

      April 13, 2021 at 6:53 PM

      that’s what I luv about this site….such hood ideas….BRAVO……I was wondering how to keep rain out!!!

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  11. Angela Spainhoward says

    May 5, 2020 at 9:31 AM

    Cant wait to try. Have most of the supplies on hand. Cant wait to get started.

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