How to make pretty lights…
Ambient light in 5 minutes flat!
The jar lights I made created quite a bit of interest.
The benefit of using LED lights over tealights is safety & if you’re having an outdoor party you don’t need to worry about weather as the light would of course be protected by the lid of the jar.
Edit: I used large jars which were purchased very cheaply from a homewares store but used kitchen jars would work too. If you want uniformity with the the lids then perhaps a coat of paint?
The LED battery operated lights that I used were purchased from Bunnings. They are OSRAM brand “Dot-it” lights. They are around the $10 mark but they do just go on & on & on. I’ve also seen them at lighting shops.
I’m seriously considering setting up something in the garden similar to this brilliant piece of garden art…
freshly installed
& 3 months later
which was inspired by Margie’s project here.
Of course, you don’t really need a how to…it’s a speed demon type project. Forge ahead, have a crack & you can’t really go wrong.
& because I wanted to try out the embed feature through Google Docs…
you just need to click the little icon in the top right (open in new window) if you want to print the pdf.
If you liked this idea you might also like the wrapped tealights.
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by marie-nicole
1034 days ago
They look fantastic. Great idea!
Andi
1034 days ago
Clever chick!
Where'd you get your LEDs?
june at noon
1034 days ago
You just constantly amaze me with your creative vision. Gorgeous!
vadjutka
1034 days ago
they look divine!
I am sure I will make a few for xmas!
Kathryn Mitchell
1034 days ago
Omg at the lights AND the cupcake cosy!!
Mama Mogantosh
1034 days ago
Wow, these are seriously cool – and the step-by-step tute is good too. x
Cath @ chunkychooky
1034 days ago
having previously got excited oiver the cupcake cosy i am now hyperventilating over the LED light thingy and the covered rocks… so much to do this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lexi:: PottyMouthMama
1034 days ago
Kirst – these are gorgeous! And the link to the stones – beautiful. I love that. Big love.
Notchka
1034 days ago
Another fantastic project – go you!!
Leah
1034 days ago
Thanks Kirsty, my kids were needing a night light I recon this is perfect cause its not to bright and gives off cool patterns too. Your Ace!
Frog, Goose and Bear
1033 days ago
these are just gorgeous!!
CurlyPops
1033 days ago
I was going to ask the same question as Andi – where do you buy LED's?
Catherine
1033 days ago
Such a clever idea Kirsty. They look beautiful and the effect is stunning.
One Flew Over
1033 days ago
You are a generous gem xx
Megan.K.
1033 days ago
So clever and beautiful Kirsty. Thanks for sharing this.
Angie
1032 days ago
love the lights (clever you) and the links!
grrrlgeek
1032 days ago
Did you buy the jars? They look so uniform.
jessica
1032 days ago
love this idea. lace is so pretty & romantic. thank you.
Cotton Kiwi
1032 days ago
Love them and such a great idea for a party. I'm ALMOST wishing the nearly 4 year old's fairy party was at night now!
mayaluna
1032 days ago
this is just what I was looking for and didn't know it! I've been wanting to make some kind of fun lighting for my deck, but hadn't figured out what to do, yet… Leave it to you to solve my dilemma!xo
BETHZAIDA
1032 days ago
Tremenda idea y perfecta para sustituir las velas en caso de que te quedes sin servicio electrico, que pasa mucho aqui. Seguro y facil de hacer. Donde consigues las luces LED???
Kirsty
1032 days ago
Hi There
Thanks for your interested. I just wanted to let you know that I've updated the post with more info about the LED battery operated lights & the jars too.
Have fun.
cyndic
1032 days ago
awesome. Can't wait to try it…
Leni and Rose
1032 days ago
Kirsty! These are seriously stunning! My breath is taken away!
Kelly
1032 days ago
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing such detailed instructions & pictures.
I can't wait to whip up some of my own.
Kirsten
1032 days ago
Hello there,
these are the most beautiful lights and such a wonderful idea. Well done. I think I will need to make some for my lounge room. I look forward to more blog posts. xo
Gina
1031 days ago
Brooolliant!
Esti
1031 days ago
they're beautiful!
RadArta
1029 days ago
Asolutely beautifull …
Just Jenn Designz
1029 days ago
What a super idea! They are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing pictures and directions with us.
Jenn
Caro
1027 days ago
I bought my LED lights at the dollar store!
Rachel@oneprettything.com
1025 days ago
Those are stunning! They would be so beautiful at a wedding. Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
Anonymous
1023 days ago
after seeing jars w/ lights,I was suppose to see a few sec.. video but it would never get finished loading so I never saw it.It is STILL " loading"…
Project K
1013 days ago
Hi Kristy
I loved this idea so much, I thought I'd give it a try, I posted my results on my webpage and cited you as my inspiration, hope you don't mind the link! love your blog layout, super fab.
happy monday!
http://www.projectk.ca/Project_K/HOME/Entries/2010/8/16_Easy_Patio_Lantern.html
Cheers,
Karina
Project K
Jacinta @ modelmumma
1013 days ago
that is just awesome! so simple but looks stunning!
http://www.modelmumma.blogspot.com
Lenetta @ Nettacow
1008 days ago
Very neat, I love girly projects! :>) I linked on my weekly roundup – thanks for sharing!
Kat
984 days ago
Why are these "pretty girly"??? Not sure why you had to gender this project. Lace and doilies are not by their nature "girly" … in fact, nothing is naturally girly. We just make up stupid rules about what is girly and what isn't. "How to make pretty lights!" would have sufficed, don't you think? Please consider changing the title to something that doesn't alienate people who don't fit into your shallow gender definitions. Thanks!
Kirsty
984 days ago
Hi Kat
Thanks for your comment.
The "girly" thing does have a back story related to some crochet & timber furniture I fashioned for our bedroom. My husband said he thought the bedroom was too girly. Regular readers of my blog would know this. They would also know that I go to great lengths NOT to offend anyone in this space.
So I am sorry if the name of the project has put you off. I didn't expect this very simple project to be picked up so widely & perhaps would have thought more carefully if I'd had any inkling.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the how to and made the "simple lace lights" anyway.
Ruby Taylor
966 days ago
These girly lights are awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing…I can't wait to try my hand at these!
Ruby
Nancy Ward
952 days ago
Hi!
Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://nancywardcrafts.com
Suki@Fantabulous Design
932 days ago
They're so lovely, I'll try this weekend. Thank you for the easy instruction. I hope you don't mind, I share this on my blog.
Wonderful blog, I will be back regularly.
Elisha
922 days ago
Great project! blogged!
Gorgeous
919 days ago
I love this idea!. What do you use to make the lace adhere to the jar?
Gorgeous
919 days ago
Oh, nevermind. I get it now.
olivia
905 days ago
very beautiful idea
Arts and Crafts Library
ElizabethMD
836 days ago
What a beautiful inspiring idea. I love it!
S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen
835 days ago
Gorgeous! Goes so well with your lacey stones too…
Lauren
769 days ago
I love these! They’re the perfect diy girly touch my kitchen needs
shanon
303 days ago
Where did you happen to find the rose material on the back jars? I love these for a nusery gift thank you
Kirsty
303 days ago
These were remnants from an op shop but I’m sure I’ve seen this lace at Spotlight.