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July 30, 2020 · 37 Comments

How To Make Solar Light House Numbers

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Place the solar light on top. I would recommend using silicone or a glue of your choice to adhere the lights into place. Optional - add some dollar store rocks for weight or some water to enhance the brightness.

Creating an option that is right for you to light up your address numbers is inexpensive and easy. I’m going to show you 3 ways to make solar light house numbers.

For the first option you'll need: Mason jars and the lids - one per address number Solar lights (Dollar Tree) - one per jar Sharpie or paint marker

For the first option you’ll need:

  • Mason jars and the lids – one per address number
  • Solar lights (Dollar Tree) – one per jar
  • Sharpie or paint marker

Using a stencil or free hand, draw you numbers onto each mason jar.

If you’d rather use vinyl sticker numbers that would work as well. Pull the solar light stem off the light.

Place the light into the mason jar ring lid.

Place the light into the mason jar ring lid.

That's it for the first one. Make sure to place this somewhere where your solar lights will get plenty of light.

That’s it for the first one. Make sure to place this somewhere where your solar lights will get plenty of light.

For the second option you'll need: Glass Block (Craft stores - can get on sale for $5) Plug in light (Dollar Tree or Craft Stores) Vinyl number stickers (Craft Stores)

For the second option you’ll need:

  • Glass Block (Craft stores – can get on sale for $5)
  • Plug in light (Dollar Tree or Craft Stores)
  • Vinyl number stickers (Craft Stores)
Place your numbers on your glass block.

Place your numbers on your glass block.

Put your light in the bottom of the glass block. You could use a 20 strand of lights as well.

Put your light in the bottom of the glass block. You could use a 20 strand of lights as well.

Plug in and that's it. This is a great option for those who have covered porches and don't get enough light to charge solar lights.

Plug in and that’s it. This is a great option for those who have covered porches and don’t get enough light to charge solar lights.

Option 3 - you'll need: Recycled bottles - one per number of your address (mine are coffee syrup bottles) Solar Lights (Dollar Tree) - one per bottle Reflective Numbers (Walmart)

Option 3 – you’ll need:

  • Recycled bottles – one per number of your address (mine are coffee syrup bottles)
  • Solar Lights (Dollar Tree) – one per bottle
  • Reflective Numbers (Walmart)
Place the reflective number stickers on the bottles. Pull the base off the solar lights.

Place the reflective number stickers on the bottles. Pull the base off the solar lights.

Place the solar light on top. I would recommend using silicone or a glue of your choice to adhere the lights into place. Optional - add some dollar store rocks for weight or some water to enhance the brightness.

Place the solar light on top. I would recommend using silicone or a glue of your choice to adhere the lights into place.

Optional – add some dollar store rocks for weight or some water to enhance the brightness.

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  1. LindaS says

    April 16, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Wow, again you are so creative. Beautiful ideas! My mind is whirling, trying to figure out where they would work on my home. 🙂

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    • Chas says

      April 16, 2018 at 7:40 am

      Thank you Linda and love that you are thinking about your home. 🙂

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  2. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    April 16, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Cute and clever! Visiting from Inspire Me Monday party.

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    • Chas says

      April 16, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you Victoria and thanks for stopping by 🙂

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  3. Regina Shea says

    April 17, 2018 at 10:36 am

    What a clever idea for mason jars. I do a ton of canning so I would love to try this with my spare canning jars. Thank you!

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    • Chas says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Regina and I’m so pleased you want to give it a try 🙂

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  4. Linda says

    April 19, 2018 at 8:51 am

    I love the glass block idea. I can’t find a glass block with a hole in it at either Lowes or Home Depot. I guess I need to go to a tile shop. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend. You will be a feature on Monday.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

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    • Chas says

      April 19, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you so much Linda and thanks for the feature. If it helps – they sell the kraft blocks with holes in them at Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

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  5. Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says

    April 24, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Your ideas are as cute as can be! So clever! Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs!

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    • Chas says

      April 24, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you so much Donna 🙂

      Reply
  6. Marci Mausling Barfknecht says

    May 27, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    Are the Mason jars wide mouth or regular? Quarts or pints?

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    • Chas says

      May 28, 2019 at 5:44 am

      They are regular mason jars, and they are pint size.

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  7. Amy says

    July 8, 2019 at 11:53 am

    What fabulous ideas. These are so cute.

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    • Chas says

      July 8, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Thank you so very much Amy, I truly appreciate it. (Oh and I’m looking forward to trying your blueberry peach cobbler!)

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  8. Gail @Purple Hues and Me says

    July 30, 2020 at 8:27 am

    What a creative way to make your very own solar house numbers! It’s the perfect way to highlight your home’s address.

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    • Chas says

      July 30, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Thank you so much Gail, wonderful hopping with you 🙂

      Reply
  9. Our Hopeful Home says

    July 30, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    All great ideas, I love the first one best. Not sure I’d do it for our house though — we have 6 digits in our house number! I didn’t know those glass blocks had a hole in the bottom. That gives me some ideas for holiday crafting! xo Kathleen

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    • Chas says

      July 30, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you Kathleen, wow 6 numbers are a lot. Yes those craft blocks come in a variety of sizes and have the holes in them. I’ve had a lot of fun with them – https://chascrazycreations.com/?s=glass+block

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  10. Donna Reidland says

    July 31, 2020 at 9:06 am

    This is a really great idea!

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    • Chas says

      July 31, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much Donna

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  11. Marilyn says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:44 am

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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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    • Chas says

      August 3, 2020 at 9:08 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, I appreciate the support. Have a great week!

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  12. Kippi says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:31 am

    Thank your for the inspiration. This weekend our neighbor accidently got a box that was for us. So I discussed with the hubby about putting numbers on the mailbox. I am adding some solar lights too since I found your post with these great ideas.
    Have a great week,
    Kippi

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    • Chas says

      August 3, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you so much Kippi – love that you want to add some solar lights to your house numbers too!

      Reply
  13. Creatively Beth says

    August 5, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Such a creative and easy upcycle, Chas! I would love for you to share it on our Creative Crafts Linky Party creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-1-join-in-the-fun/
    Have a great week!
    Creatively, Beth

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    • Chas says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Thank you so much Beth, I’m thrilled you like it and what day is your party? Thanks for the invite.

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      • Creatively Beth says

        August 5, 2020 at 11:06 am

        Wednesday through Sunday 🙂

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  14. Kimberly says

    August 5, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Hey, Chas! This is such a great idea. In this pandemic life, we have been ordering food delivery more than ever. We have a weird outside front porch light that only comes on with a motion sensor. I always feel bad for night time delivery people who are driving down the street probably cursing me out for not having the address lit up. This is a perfect solution! Thanks.

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    • Chas says

      August 5, 2020 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you so much Kimberly, I’m thrilled you like it. I totally know what you mean… our address numbers were put on a pole and a non light space… how will anyone see that?

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  15. Ann says

    August 8, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Very clever, Chas. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

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    • Chas says

      August 8, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you so much Ann, and thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  16. Laura Kelly Walters says

    August 10, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    So creative! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Chas says

      August 11, 2020 at 5:59 am

      Thank you so much Laura.

      Reply
  17. Meg Daves says

    August 13, 2020 at 9:17 am

    What a fun recycled craft! They are the best!

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    • Chas says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Meg, love using things we already have and putting them to great use.

      Reply
  18. Ann Butler says

    August 13, 2020 at 9:19 am

    I love that you can make these out of so many different things!

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    • Chas says

      August 13, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Thank you so much Ann – they have been really useful.

      Reply

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