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May 11, 2020 · 34 Comments

Mason Jar Solar Light Sidewalk

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I bought some candle holders from a thrift store, blue mason jars from a garage sale, and put them together with some solar lights to create a beautiful light up sidewalk for my home.

I bought some candle holders from a thrift store, blue mason jars from a garage sale, and put them together with some solar lights to create a beautiful light up sidewalk for my home.

Candle holders (thrift store) Blue mason jars (garage sale Solar Lights (dollar store) Silicone Painters Tape

Materials Used

  • Candle holders (thrift store)
  • Blue mason jars (garage sale
  • Solar Lights (dollar store)
  • Silicone
  • Painters Tape

Mason Jar Solar Light Sidewalk Videos

I pulled the base off the solar lights as well as the orange take to turn them on.

I pulled the base off the solar lights as well as the orange take to turn them on.

I used silicone to adhere the solar light to the candle holder.

I used silicone to adhere the solar light to the candle holder.

I used painters tape to hold the solar lights into place until the silicone dried.

I used painters tape to hold the solar lights into place until the silicone dried.

Once the silicone dried, I pulled off the painters tape, and placed the mason jar upside down onto the candle holder. Having the jar upside down will also protect the solar light from the elements. I didn't glue the jars into place as I wanted the ability to go back in and replace the solar light tops if needed.

Once the silicone dried, I pulled off the painters tape, and placed the mason jar upside down onto the candle holder.

Having the jar upside down will also protect the solar light from the elements.

I didn’t glue the jars into place as I wanted the ability to go back in and replace the solar light tops if needed.

I placed them along the sidewalk that goes to our front door.

I placed them along the sidewalk that goes to our front door.

Here's what they look like at night.

Here’s what they look like at night.

I bought some candle holders from a thrift store, blue mason jars from a garage sale, and put them together with some solar lights to create a beautiful light up sidewalk for my home.

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  1. Beverly says

    May 11, 2020 at 6:42 am

    I love that you used thrift store finds for your solar lights, Chas. The blue jars are a great choice for this.

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    • Chas says

      May 11, 2020 at 6:49 am

      Thank you so very much Beverly, I’m kind of a solar creation junkie, I’m thrilled with how these turned out 🙂

      Reply
  2. Pamela @ DIY Vibes says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:07 am

    So clever, cheap and easy!

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    • Chas says

      May 11, 2020 at 7:16 am

      Thank you so much Pamela 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gail @Purple Hues and Me says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:36 am

    Another cool idea for making solar lights, Chas! I noticed you have a penchant for solar lights! All of your creations are quite amazing especially since you use recycle/upcycle items in making them!

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    • Chas says

      May 11, 2020 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so very much for the kind words Gail, you have made my day! Yes, I kind of am addicted to solar light creations… my kids say they need to wear sunglasses at night in now lol.

      Reply
  4. Joanne says

    May 11, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    Those are really cute! Do you take them in during inclement weather? I was just wondering if they’d blow over or it the jars would in windy weather. Living on a lake we almost always have quite a breeze.. Pinned.

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    • Chas says

      May 11, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Joanne! I leave them out all year around, I made these last fall and they have been out ever since. I haven’t had them fall over at all, but I did add some rocks on top of the bases to help hold them steady.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    May 11, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    You already know that I love this!

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • Chas says

      May 11, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle – I’m really enjoying them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Allyson says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:36 am

    What ingenuity! I would have never come close to inventing your solar lights. The final look is so artsy. Pinned. So happy to become a part of your monthly group!

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    • Chas says

      May 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you Allyson, and you are so very sweet 🙂 So great creating with you as well.

      Reply
  7. T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says

    May 12, 2020 at 11:57 am

    The light looks great! I love the blue jar!!!

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    • Chas says

      May 12, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  8. LindaS says

    May 12, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    These look awesome, Chas! I want to make my own for the front of our house. 🙂 I hope the stores open soon and that we have garage sales this summer. 🙂

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    • Chas says

      May 12, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks Linda, I’m so excited you want to make some too. Oh I hope for that as well.

      Reply
  9. laura@everydayedits.co says

    May 13, 2020 at 7:34 am

    What a great idea Chas! They turned out great and i love the blue mason jars!

    laura

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    • Chas says

      May 13, 2020 at 7:39 am

      Thank you so very much Laura, I’m thrilled you like them too

      Reply
  10. Cherryl Ehlenburg says

    May 13, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    These turned out so cute! I love the blue mason jars for outdoor decor. I may have to find some candlesticks!

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    • Chas says

      May 13, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you Cherryl, we are loving them on our front walkway.

      Reply
  11. Marie says

    May 15, 2020 at 10:22 am

    You just solved a problem for me. I have some iron wall sconces that I turned into solar lights for our outdoor potting table but one of the glass cylinders broke. Hello new mason jar covers, thanks to you!

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    • Chas says

      May 15, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Thank you so much Marie, I’m thrilled this idea will help you out as well 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    May 16, 2020 at 1:19 am

    Really cute idea! I love mason jars and dollar store solar lights! Great project!

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    • Chas says

      May 16, 2020 at 6:31 am

      Thanks Sylvia – me too, I’m kind of addicted to them both 🙂

      Reply
  13. Barbara Chapman says

    May 16, 2020 at 7:17 am

    Love these solar lights and so easy to make! I love how you’ve found wrought iron bases to add them to and they all coordinate throughout your yard and porch nicely, Chas!!! <3 I bet the aqua hue is nice in the evening…

    Enjoy them and thank you for the idea,
    Barb 🙂

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    • Chas says

      May 16, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you so much Barbara. We are really enjoying them. I know … I kind of have a solar light and mason jar addiction 😉

      Reply
  14. Tracy Albiero says

    May 16, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    So creative and clever!! I love the blue jars! #trafficjamweekend

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    • Chas says

      May 16, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you so much Tracy – we’re enjoying them

      Reply
  15. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    May 20, 2020 at 11:18 am

    Love these. I just bought some cheap solar lights to use with some mason jars but haven’t found anything like the sconces yet to use with them. I need to make a trip to the thrift store very soon. Great project! #HomeMattersParty

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    • Chas says

      May 20, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much Donna – I’m thrilled you like them and are inspired to do some solar creations too.

      Reply
  16. creativejewishmom/sara says

    May 21, 2020 at 4:09 am

    Love this project! Now I realize my garden needs some too, hmm. thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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    • Chas says

      May 21, 2020 at 6:30 am

      Thank you Sarah and I’m glad you want to add some to your garden.

      Reply
  17. Marilyn Lesniak says

    May 25, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    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

      May 26, 2020 at 6:39 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, see you at the next one

      Reply

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