3rd Most Visited Post in 2012 – DIY Solar Lamps
This is an easy DIY project that can be done in less than 30 minutes (depending on how many solar lights you will be making). Since we don’t have electricity on the porch yet I decided to whip up some soft lighting for the evening hours and decided solar was the only way to go.
What you will need: Small mouth mason jars, solar garden lights, and a hot glue gun. I purchased the solar garden stakes at Menards, but they sell them every where (the dollar store, Wally world, any home improvement store, or hardware). They normally run around $2 each. All I did was remove the stem (the part that pokes into the ground) and run a bead of hot glue around the rim of the jar. Next place the solar cap on top and let the glue set up.
It couldn’t be easier, and if you ever tire of them just remove the solar portion, run the jars through the dishwasher and reuse them however you choose. They make a great addition to our front porch and helps light the path. Don’t forget to save the stems you can always use the for there intended purpose in your garden if you decided to do so. Go give it a try, it’s a fun and rewarding project!
What a bright idea. I will have to try this one out.Happy New Year!
What a great idea…I want to make these.
~Cindy
Your lights are really cool! Thanks for sharing.
Farmhouse hugs,
Cindy
I missed these! Love them!
Brenda
Dawn I love this idea!!
Oh these are great! Pinning it!!
Karen
Pinning these for warmer weather and some decent sun to power them! I just won a Ramsign and can’t wait for it to arrive!
Dawn,
This is so great. I am pinning it too. I will be making those for the summer months out on the back deck. Such a great idea.
Kris
I love these. definitely pinning so I will remember next summer 🙂
I’m lovn’ the fact you don’t use candles(hubby ain’t real keen on open flames with our new home)
~Jo @ LoblollyLane
Holy Cow! I love these. Pinning (I think I did once but I am again)!
I am so glad you reposted this! I missed it! You bet I’m going to make these this summer! WHat an excellent and chic idea!
I added you to my blogroll! Sorry it took me so long!!!!
Oh my goodness this is such a great idea. I am so excited to try this. Thanks!! I am new here and so glad to have discovered your blog!
So cute!
The stems always break on those darn solar lights. Maybe its the heat around here or something. This would be a way to use the part that still works!
We have always steered clear of those darn solar lights because they fall over so easily — the stems don’t seem sturdy enough. This would be a great way to remedy the situation and have something much more attractive. Such a great idea!
Carol
What a wonderful idea this would be for our farm! We need something to brighten up the dark winters–and I think this will work! Why didn’t I think of it?
Farmhouse Blessings,
Dru
Fantastic! It’s the best Idea I’ve seen yet for lighting up a dark pathway!
Thanks for sharing I love it!
You could even spray frost on the outside of the jars…or paint a color of your choice!
Before sealing in the solar light, add a little bit of sand and some seashells. Look very pretty all lit up! These are really cute and so much nicer than just the stakes.
I like them better than the stakes too.
Oh that’s a good idea, I love it.
Will pin it….
10Q