How to make pretty lights…

July 27, 2010 52 Comments by Kirsty

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.

How to contain the light

View more presentations from kootoyoo.

& 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.

48 Comments

by marie-nicole
558 days ago

They look fantastic. Great idea!

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Andi
558 days ago

Clever chick!
Where'd you get your LEDs?

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june at noon
558 days ago

You just constantly amaze me with your creative vision. Gorgeous!

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vadjutka
558 days ago

they look divine!
I am sure I will make a few for xmas!

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Kathryn Mitchell
558 days ago

Omg at the lights AND the cupcake cosy!!

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Mama Mogantosh
558 days ago

Wow, these are seriously cool – and the step-by-step tute is good too. x

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Cath @ chunkychooky
558 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lexi:: PottyMouthMama
558 days ago

Kirst – these are gorgeous! And the link to the stones – beautiful. I love that. Big love.

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Notchka
558 days ago

Another fantastic project – go you!!

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Leah
558 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!

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Frog, Goose and Bear
558 days ago

these are just gorgeous!!

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CurlyPops
558 days ago

I was going to ask the same question as Andi – where do you buy LED's?

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Catherine
557 days ago

Such a clever idea Kirsty. They look beautiful and the effect is stunning.

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One Flew Over
557 days ago

You are a generous gem xx

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Megan.K.
557 days ago

So clever and beautiful Kirsty. Thanks for sharing this.

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Angie
556 days ago

love the lights (clever you) and the links!

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grrrlgeek
556 days ago

Did you buy the jars? They look so uniform.

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jessica
556 days ago

love this idea. lace is so pretty & romantic. thank you.

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Cotton Kiwi
556 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!

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mayaluna
556 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

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BETHZAIDA
556 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???

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Kirsty
556 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.

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cyndic
556 days ago

awesome. Can't wait to try it…

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Leni and Rose
556 days ago

Kirsty! These are seriously stunning! My breath is taken away!

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Kelly
556 days ago

I love this idea! Thanks for sharing such detailed instructions & pictures.

I can't wait to whip up some of my own.

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Kirsten
556 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

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Gina
556 days ago

Brooolliant!

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Esti
555 days ago

they're beautiful!

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RadArta
553 days ago

Asolutely beautifull …

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Just Jenn Designz
553 days ago

What a super idea! They are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing pictures and directions with us.
Jenn

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Caro
551 days ago

I bought my LED lights at the dollar store!

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Rachel@oneprettything.com
549 days ago

Those are stunning! They would be so beautiful at a wedding. Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.

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Anonymous
548 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"…

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Project K
537 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

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Jacinta @ modelmumma
537 days ago

that is just awesome! so simple but looks stunning!

http://www.modelmumma.blogspot.com

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Lenetta @ Nettacow
532 days ago

Very neat, I love girly projects! :>) I linked on my weekly roundup – thanks for sharing!

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Kat
508 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!

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Kirsty
508 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.

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Ruby Taylor
490 days ago

These girly lights are awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing…I can't wait to try my hand at these!

Ruby

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Nancy Ward
476 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

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Suki@Fantabulous Design
456 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.

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Elisha
446 days ago

Great project! blogged!

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Gorgeous
443 days ago

I love this idea!. What do you use to make the lace adhere to the jar?

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Gorgeous
443 days ago

Oh, nevermind. I get it now.

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olivia
429 days ago

very beautiful idea
Arts and Crafts Library

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ElizabethMD
360 days ago

What a beautiful inspiring idea. I love it!

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S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen
359 days ago

Gorgeous! Goes so well with your lacey stones too…

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Lauren
293 days ago

I love these! They’re the perfect diy girly touch my kitchen needs

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