Make creative candle holder solar light decor using thrift store finds. You can usually find them for a really good price.
I went to an all town garage sale and found a bunch of fun candle holders to upcycle into solar light creations!
Here is the first candelabra that I was excited to work with and just in time for fall. This candle holder was $4!
I used Folk Art Treasure Gold to paint the stem, and I used Copper to paint the leaves. I let that dry after painting.
I put Super Glue into the base of the candle holders, pulled solar lights off their bases, and placed them into the candle holder.
I let it dry completely and love how it turned out.
Here’s a picture of it lit up at night.
Here is the next set of candle holders I picked up. I already had 3 glass lamp shades on hand that I was trying to figure out what to do with.
I Superglued the glass lamp shades to the top of the candle holders and let that dry.
I pulled solar lights off their base (I got these from Walmart) and placed them into the glass shades.
I love how they remind me of flowers and they are currently lighting my front porch.
Here’s a look at them lit up in the evening.
Here’s my last candle holder. It’s really big, beautiful, and heavy.
I pulled apart 3 Walmart solar lights from their bases and placed them into the candle holder for a perfect fit.
Here’s the completed solar light and it’s on my back patio to create ambiance.
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Candle Holder Solar Light Decor DIY
See how I turned thrift store cande holders into really fun and unique solar lights!
Materials
- Super Glue
- Solar Lights
- Candle Holder
Instructions
- Prep your candle holders to make sure they are clean and free of any dust or dirt.
- You can leave them the color they are, or give them a coat of spray paint.
- Remove the tops of the solar lights.
- Secure them to the candle holders with super glue.
PLEASE PIN FOR LATER:
I love how you used these as outdoor decor. So creative!!
Thank you so much Angie 🙂
You have inspired me with your solar lights. I grabbed all the discounted solar lights at Walmart
Happy Fall,
Kippi
Awe Kippi, thank you so much – I’m thrilled and love that you got the solar lights on discount!
Your solar light creations are always amazing! Both sets are beautiful. I can’t decide which one I like the best since they are both awesome! I think of you every time I go to a garage/yard sale and see candle holders. LOL 🙂
You are so sweet Linda, thank you so very much 🙂
Wow! What a creative collection of outdoor lighting! I think I like the second set best, but they all look amazing! Awesome upcycle projects!
Thank you so much Gail, I appreciate it.
This is such a pretty way to re-use those old candle holders. They look great.
Thank you so much Beverly
Your solar light candle holders are absolutely awesome! And might be a nice addition to my condo balcony. Pinning!
Thank you so very much Michelle and once you get started creating you’ll find so many options. Love it and thanks for the Pin
Those turned out beautiful! I love doing stuff like that, but the table top ones won’t work for us until we have more shelter from the wind! But I will pin it just in case!
Thank you Cherryl, and I totally get what you’re saying. The last one is super heavy so I know it’ll stay put during the wind storms we get.
These solar lights are all so pretty. I love the glow they give off and your yard must look amazing at night.
Thank you so much Jenny. My kids joke that they have to wear sunglasses at night now because of all my solar light creations 🙂
Those are some really cool looking candle holders you found! I love how you added the solar lights! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!
Thank you so much Roseann, and I’ll see you at the next party.
Turned out great! I have an old chandelier I have been meaning to do this with. Even have the lights. Guess I should get to it! LOL.
Thank you so much Pamela, and I’m excited for your chandelier. I have 4 chandeliers in my yard, under my gazebo, and front porch and I love them all. My kids joke they need sunglasses at night lol.
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Thank you so much Marilyn, always appreciate your amazing support.
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Thank you so much Marilyn, see you at the next one.
We have a little over a month before we move into our “Forever Home” and I can’t wait to make a few of these!
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Thank you Antionette, I’m thrilled you want to add some to your home. I’m excited for you to get into it, I know how long you’ve been waiting.
Great finds for creating all your solar lighting! It amazes me you were able to find solar lights to fit into all the different size candle holes- lol.
Thank you so much Allyson
Thank you for sharing with us at the to Grandma’s house we go link party – I’m featuring you this week! Happy spring!
You are so sweet friend, thanks so much!