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!!
What a fabulous idea to highlight porch steps, I am heading to the Dollar Store. Thanks for another great craft idea.
You are so welcome! Have fun creating!
Would a Qt or Pint size mason jar work?
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.
You’re welcome. Now you can make plenty of the them just for the price of one premade lamp. Thanks for commenting.
Mine get rainwater in them. I’m going to go back and caulk the inside top.
Sharing on fb! So cute and clever!
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?
Electrical tape works too. 🙂
Where can I get those jars?
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. 🙂
I buy my lights at Dollar general they last long time the ones from Dollar tree don’t last
I purchased lights from Walmart for $1 and they are still going one year later.
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.
I used Krazy Glue, craft, to go around the top. It worked just fine and it holds the light in place. Love these.
$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