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DIY Seasonal Solar Jars

Yield: 1 lantern
Cost: $3-5

Materials

  • 1 Glass Jar Mason jar or recycled pickle jar
  • 1 Solar Light Lid or standard solar light stake
  • Winter: Floor cleaner & Glitter
  • Summer: Sand & Sea Glass
  • Fall: Pinecones & Seeds

Instructions

  • Prep: Clean your jar thoroughly and remove any labels.
  • Fill:
  • For Winter: Swirl floor cleaner inside the jar to coat the glass. Dump the excess. Pour in fine glitter and shake to coat.
  • For Summer: Fill the bottom 1/3 with sand and place sea glass on top.
  • Light: Turn your solar light "ON."
  • Assemble: Screw the solar lid onto the jar (or place the solar light inside the opening).
  • Decorate: Add a ribbon or draw a face on the outside (like a snowman!) for extra flair.