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Sun Jar DIY

June 4, 2012  My Projects | Uncategorized

Sun Jar DIY  - imagine a row of these lining a walkway  kellyelko.com

They light up my life, they bring me hope, to carry on …

But these DIY Solar Jars really do light up my life!

Sun Jar DIY How To

* Spray jars with Frosted Glass spray paint (I did 2 coats)

* Remove picks from solar lights and put lights in jars

* Put on your steps, patio table, scattered in your garden beds …

* pat yourself on the back and have a cocktail

DIY Solar Jars - imagine a row of these lining a walkway  kellyelko.com

Breaking it Down – 6 Sun Jars:

* Dollar Store wire lid jars – $6 ($1 each)

* Krylon Frosted Glass spraypaint – $3.50

* Dollar Store solar light stakes – $6 ($1 each)

* Total Cost for 6 Sun Jars = $15.50 (about $2.50 per jar)

DIY Solar Jars - imagine a row of these lining a walkway  kellyelko.com

Simple, cheap, fabulous … check, check, check!

The best part – they never need to be turned on since they’re solar powered!

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  1. andrea cammarata

    June 4, 2012 at 7:01 am

    what can i say…these are awesome! talk about ez pz and inexpensive! applause and appaws to you my friend! sending hugs and always a pleasure linking up with you for it’s a cinch!

    Reply
    • Judi

      April 29, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      I sure feel stupid but I can’t find any instructions. Only directions to Amazon to purchase. Help!

      Reply
      • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

        April 29, 2016 at 9:02 pm

        Hi Judi – the instructions are right at the top of the post.

        Reply
  2. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    June 4, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Kelly – I LOVE this idea. Pinning it. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Linda @ it all started with paint

    June 4, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Perfect easy and peasy project! I especially like the pat yourself on the back and have a cocktail step …

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  4. cassie

    June 4, 2012 at 9:00 am

    i love the lights! shari always has great ideas! 🙂

    Reply
  5. thistle

    June 4, 2012 at 9:25 am

    It is all about the mason jars today! I love the solar light idea. I need a close up of those dollar store light sticks 🙂

    🙂 me

    Reply
  6. debbie

    June 4, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I am on a mission to find that frosted spray paint. I loved Shari’s mason jars. Yours are cute too!

    Reply
    • Denise

      June 24, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      I have seen that in the larger stores, like Walmart, in the paint section with the other spray paints.

      Reply
  7. Carolyn

    June 4, 2012 at 9:47 am

    What an awesome idea! I can’t wait to do this!

    Reply
  8. Morristown, NJ Antiques

    June 4, 2012 at 11:06 am

    These are so cool!

    Reply
  9. Jae

    June 4, 2012 at 11:57 am

    i think all tutorials should include this step: * pat yourself on the back and have a cocktail

    Reply
  10. Whitney @ Drab to Fab Design

    June 4, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    These are adorable Kelly!! I love your new blog with karianne as well!! Thanks for sharing my project over there! 🙂

    Reply
  11. [email protected]

    June 4, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Well now. These are really cute!

    Reply
  12. Linda @ Fingers in the Dirt

    June 4, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Love it and pinning it! I just inherited a box of good ole Mason jars from a neighbor who’s decided to stop canning (sob….I live for her plum jelly!)

    Reply
  13. [email protected] Roam

    June 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Oh, snap! They’re so pretty and even I can manage this. Pinned. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Trina @ let's just build a house

    June 4, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Soo simple and cute!

    Reply
  15. Designing Domesticity

    June 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    These really are cute. And so much more appealing than the always cheap looking solar lights. Great idea. Thanks for sharing, liz

    Reply
  16. [email protected]

    June 4, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Cute and simple!! But what’s up with you and Karianne putting the crazy songs in (poor) unsuspecting blogger’s heads? Debbie Boone. Really? 😉 Thanks.

    Xo-Lisa

    Reply
  17. [email protected] avenue

    June 4, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    What a fun idea! I love a good easy project that turns out fantastic!

    Reply
  18. Vanessa

    June 4, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Love those! But, I can I do the “cocktail” step first? 😉
    Vanessa

    Reply
  19. Vanessa

    June 4, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Ugh. I meant to say “can I do the cocktail” step first, not “I can I do”…seriously, you would think I already had a cocktail after writing that. LOL!
    Vanessa

    Reply
  20. Donna Wilkes

    June 4, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    You light up my life? Seriously? That is like a viral worm in my head now. I have some people coming over in a few weeks. Now I know how to welcome them – all I have to do is throw some solars in a jar! A big THANK YOU! Better run to get the lights before they are all gone. I found a case of Mason Jars under the guest bed so I know I have those. I am still junk sober and shopping in my house and shed.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

    Reply
  21. [email protected]

    June 4, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Love this idea…now I need to see how I can turn this idea into holiday themes…say, add some stars for Christmas, etc..these may be a better option rather than the old standby paper bag lights!….

    Reply
  22. Debbie refreshrestyle

    June 4, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Love them, I think yours are similar to the ones my daughter made 🙂

    Reply
  23. Lorrie

    June 5, 2012 at 1:51 am

    What a fantastic project, seems so easy I might have to do this!

    Reply
  24. [email protected]

    June 5, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    These are so cute and classy! I absolutely LOVE them! 🙂

    Reply
  25. sharon hines

    June 6, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Oh my gosh, Kelly, you really took me back with those Ann Murray lyrics. My siblings and I used to put on an Ann Murray album, lay on either side of the stereo cabinet with our ears right next to the speakers and belt out the lyrics as loud as we could.
    I love this project! Especially that it is inexpensive. Thanks for inspiring.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

    Reply
  26. Debi Bolocofsky

    June 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I love these. They are so pretty. I was wondering if you would post a link at my blog hop.

    Reply
  27. Sandy

    June 7, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I am pinning it! This is a fantastic idea and would be a good gift for someone. Ooh, I am seeing a lot of possibilities for Christmas. I came over from House of Hepworth link party.

    Reply
  28. K @ Claiming Our Space

    June 7, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    What a great idea. And the best part is that they are not that expensive! I would love it if you would share this on my linky party Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/06/tout-it-tuesday-9.html

    Reply
  29. Rosemary

    June 7, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Great idea, Kelly, and so simple. Love it.

    Reply
  30. Brenda Kula-Pruitt

    June 7, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Illuminating idea you have there! Sorry about the pun. I love this!
    Brenda

    Reply
  31. [email protected]

    June 8, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    LOVE these!!!

    Reply
  32. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

    June 9, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    Kelly, Lovin’ these!!!! Thank you for sharing at Uncommon! featuringthis today on our Fb page! 🙂 have a great Satyurday! Bonnie 😉

    Reply
  33. Gwen

    June 9, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    You light up my life…

    I might could afford this project…

    Reply
  34. Sherry

    June 9, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Hi Kelly, The lights are so cute and a project I can even do. Thanks for joining the OHP.

    Reply
  35. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    June 12, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    What a fabulous idea. I love it. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  36. Pamela

    June 14, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Love those Kelly!

    Reply
  37. Melanie Bishop

    June 16, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    I made one of these a few weeks ago for my 5 year old grandaughter. I told her it was a “garden fairy” light. It was so the the garden fairies could see at night. She loved it and so did all her friends. They pick it up and shake it. I didn’t frost it though….I guess I’ll need to make another one.

    Reply
  38. [email protected]

    June 23, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Can you tell me more about the light sticks you used.?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      June 23, 2012 at 8:26 am

      I used the solar lights from the Dollar Store. They are plastic with a plastic stake-I removed the stake (they pull right off) and just used the top part with the solar light.

      Reply
  39. [email protected]

    June 23, 2012 at 8:32 am

    So the solar sensors work from inside the jar? When did you become a noreply blogger?

    Reply
  40. stacey

    July 10, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Okay, i don’t know how i missed this post, but i’m glad you put it in the party!!! This is a fabulous idea!!! and now one more chance to win that bird cage!!!!
    p.s. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are my hero. xoxoxo

    Reply
  41. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    July 19, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Shut the front door…how did I miss these? Perfection!

    Reply
  42. Jeanne

    July 6, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I used clean jelly jars and luminescent spray paint from home depot.

    Reply
  43. Julie

    July 6, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Love these Kelly!! Cocktail time soon!

    Reply
  44. [email protected] House and Home

    July 6, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Great, sweet, cute, awesome idea! Pinning! Julia

    Reply
  45. Kathryn

    May 5, 2014 at 8:13 am

    You are “brilliant”!

    Reply
  46. sue

    May 5, 2014 at 9:44 am

    they wouldn’t stay lit here at the beach… I did basically the same thing but with solar lights stuck in geraniums. I alternated the the steps leaving one empty so 12 steps with 6 geraniums on both sides… such a welcoming look

    Reply
  47. Lee Detrick

    April 16, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I have several solar lights scattered around my flower beds. Why would the jars be any different than just sticking them in the ground? Do they make the lights brighter or what?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      April 19, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I think the jars are prettier than the plastic lights!

      Reply
  48. sue

    May 5, 2014 at 9:45 am

    how did you diy solar lamps?

    Reply

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