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March 7, 2021 · 39 Comments

Easy Flower Basket to Solar Chandelier

Outdoor· Summer

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Your solar chandelier is ready!

Turning a flower basket into a solar chandelier is easy and inexpensive. You can do so much to personalize it for your own style.

My original flower basket solar chandeliers needed an upgrade as the solar light had burned out and it was time...

My original flower basket solar chandeliers needed an upgrade as the solar light had burned out and it was time…

You’ll need the following supplies

  • Flower Basket (Dollar Tree)
  • A Hanging Candle Holder (Thrift Store)
  • Solar Light (Dollar Tree)
  • Crystals (Hobby Lobby Clearance)

Easy Flower Basket to Solar Chandelier Video

First remove the chains for your flower basket. I saved mine and used them to make this.

First remove the chains for your flower basket.
I saved mine and used them to make this.

Save the hooks from the bottom of the chain.

Save the hooks from the bottom of the chain.

Place your hooks on the circles of the flower basket where the chains originally attached.

Place your hooks on the circles of the flower basket where the chains originally attached.

Attach a crystal to each of the hooks.

Attach a crystal to each of the hooks.

Pull your solar light off the stem. Now this solar light was to little as it would fall right through the center hole, and I was having a hard time finding a solar light that would fit well in the flower basket.

Pull your solar light off the stem.
Now this solar light was to little as it would fall right through the center hole, and I was having a hard time finding a solar light that would fit well in the flower basket.

I found this hanging candle holder at a thrift store. Place your solar light in your candle holder.

I found this hanging candle holder at a thrift store. Place your solar light in your candle holder.

Put the chain of the candle holder through the center hold of the flower basket.

Put the chain of the candle holder through the center hold of the flower basket.

Your solar chandelier is ready!

Your solar chandelier is ready!

I have 2 and I keep mine in my garden area.

I have 2 and I keep mine in my garden area.

I have 2 and I keep mine in my garden area.

The light helps keep the night animals away, and I like the way it looks.

The light helps keep the night animals away, and I like the way it looks.

Easy Flower Basket to Solar Chandelier – now you’re ready to make one for you yard right?

How do you make a solar chandelier?

Turn a dollar store flower basket upside down. Move the chains so they’ll hang from the bottom of the flower basket. Add a hanging candle holder to the center. Add a solar light into the hanging candle holder. Optional, add some crystals to the flower basket.

How long does a solar light last?

It depends on how much sun it receives during the day. If it gets full sun it can last several hours, if it gets in direct sun it might only run a couple of hours.

Can I hang a solar light in a tree?

You can but if your solar light doesn’t receive enough light it won’t light up at night.

How do you attach a solar light to a chandelier?

In this case, you just place it in the hanging candle holder. If you are adhering it to a regular chandelier, then I recommend using silicone.

How do you make a hanging solar light?

Turn a dollar store flower basket upside down. Move the chains so they’ll hang from the bottom of the flower basket. Add a hanging candle holder to the center. Add a solar light into the hanging candle holder. Optional, add some crystals to the flower basket.

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  1. blankJoanne says

    June 4, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    That is very pretty! Pinned.

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    • blankChas says

      June 4, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you so much Joanne 🙂

      Reply
    • blankfaith bremmer says

      March 9, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      cool

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      • blankChas says

        March 10, 2021 at 6:11 am

        Thank you Faith

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  2. blankLinda S says

    June 4, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    what a beautiful touch to a backyard space – thank you for sharing!

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    • blankChas says

      June 5, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Thank you Linda we enjoy being outside a lot. My kids tell me I’m a little solar crazy though… they said they need sunglasses at night now in our yard 🙂

      Reply
  3. blankSarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    June 5, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    What a great idea! It’s super cute!

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    • blankChas says

      June 5, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you so very much Sarah 🙂

      Reply
  4. blankDonna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 9, 2020 at 11:38 am

    I still need to make some solar lights for my yard and you keep sharing some great ideas. I need to get started! Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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    • blankChas says

      June 9, 2020 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Donna -and once you start you’ll want to keep creating 🙂

      Reply
  5. blankKarins Kottage says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Such a cool idea!! So creative and looks amazing! I would love to have you come link up to my party on my blog karinskottage.com/2020/06/centerpiece-wednesday-linky-party-is-back.html and have you share your ideas with us!
    Karin

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:54 am

      Thank you so much and thanks for the invite.

      Reply
  6. blankMichelle says

    June 9, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    What a fun project!

    Thanks for sharing with Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:55 am

      Thank you Michelle 🙂

      Reply
  7. blankcreativejewishmom/sara says

    June 11, 2020 at 2:44 am

    brilliant! i have a basket like this somewhere that I thought of using for a beaded chandelier, but this solar idea is even better. thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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    • blankChas says

      June 11, 2020 at 6:52 am

      Thank you so much Sara and I’m thrilled you’re going to create one for your yard too 🙂

      Reply
  8. blankCynthia says

    June 12, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    I’ll be featuring your fun project on the Happiness is Homemade Link Party. Thanks for linking up.

    Reply
    • blankChas says

      June 13, 2020 at 7:57 am

      You are so very sweet friend, thank you so much for the feature!

      Reply
  9. blankAmy says

    June 12, 2020 at 11:43 pm

    Now that is pretty fancy. I love the things that you come up with.

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    • blankChas says

      June 13, 2020 at 7:56 am

      You are so very sweet Amy, thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  10. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    June 14, 2020 at 4:18 pm

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    • blankChas says

      June 15, 2020 at 4:48 am

      Thanks Marilyn for another wonderful party.

      Reply
  11. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    I love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing with Charming Gardens and Homes!

    Reply
  12. blankAndrea says

    March 7, 2021 at 7:29 am

    What a fun idea! Great for outdoor parties. You answered all my questions, too. I love the idea of hanging in the garden on a hook. Your garden looks huge!

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2021 at 9:59 am

      Thank you so much friend, I am so glad you like it. I can’t wait to get gardening this spring

      Reply
  13. blankNiky says

    March 7, 2021 at 11:58 am

    What a cool idea! It looks so prettyin your garden too! Pinned.

    Niky @ The House on Silverado

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much Niky

      Reply
  14. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    March 7, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    I love this idea Chas! I really want to make one of these for my garden this season. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. Pinned.

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    • blankChas says

      March 8, 2021 at 6:10 am

      Thank you so much Kim, I’m flattered you want to make some for your beautiful garden 🙂

      Reply
  15. blankChloe says

    March 8, 2021 at 7:10 am

    If you had a lot of trees to hang these from, it would be so pretty. I could see these sparkling at night. I certainly get enough sunlight to get them glowing every night. You have an amazing garden, I can’t wait to see it all planted and growing this summer!

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    • blankChas says

      March 8, 2021 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you so much Chloe, and I’m kind of addicted to solar lights lol

      Reply
  16. blankGrandma's House DIY says

    March 8, 2021 at 8:39 am

    Its so great hopping with you Chas! Those dollar store baskets are so versatile, I love how yours turned out!

    Reply
    • blankChas says

      March 8, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you so much Tarah

      Reply
  17. blankKippi Ohern says

    March 9, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    Great idea for a garden light. I am definitely making some for our garden too.
    Happy spring,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2021 at 6:12 am

      Thank you so much Kippi and I’m thrilled you want to make some too.

      Reply
  18. blankMarilyn says

    March 22, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. We appreciate your shares. They have been Tweeted Pinned. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • blankChas says

      March 23, 2021 at 6:53 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn 🙂

      Reply
  19. blankCindy says

    June 29, 2021 at 9:59 am

    Thanks Chas, I love this idea. I have been looking for a fun an unique way to put more solar lights in my yard.

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    • blankChas says

      June 30, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you so much Cindy, I’m thrilled you like it.

      Reply

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