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Mason jar fairy lights make for the perfect centerpiece no matter the time of year. Enchanting and mesmerizing, they'll cast a spell on your kids' imaginations. Whether you're in search of outdoor lighting ideas or simply want to brighten up your space, this DIY is simple and fun to create.
Materials
Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Glitter Acrylic Craft Paint in Sterling and Sugar Cube
Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint in Wedding Cake
Basic Brush Set
16-ounce mason jars
2 16-ounce mason jars
2 8-ounce mason jars
Martha Stewart Ribbon Set from Iridescent Collection
4 5-foot Micro LED string lights
Dual temperature hot glue gun
Precision scissors
Water basin
Paper towels
Instructions
Using a 1-inch flat brush, paint four mason jar lids using the Wedding Cake paint color.
Using a clean 1-inch flat brush, paint one 8-ounce and one 16-ounce jar using the Sterling glitter paint. Apply it in a pouncing motion in as many coats as desired. Be sure to let it dry between coats.
Using a clean 1-inch flat brush, paint one 8-ounce and one 16-ounce jar using the Sugar Cube glitter paint. Apply as many coats as desired and let it dry.
Once your mason jar lids are dry, measure and cut enough ribbon to fit around the outside. Using your hot glue gun, glue the ribbons around the outside of each lid. Refer to project photo for placement.
Once the four jars are dry, stuff each of them with a string of LED lights. Place the lids back on the jars and enjoy!
Mason jars make really great light globes for exterior use because their excellent at keeping precipitation, bugs and everything else out, as well as being super affordable!
Simply place some battery-powered fairy lights inside of a mason jar! You can even change the color of the light by painting the jar with some translucent paint. You can also try coating the jar with a layer of Mod Podge dyed with food coloring.
These waterproof jars of light automatically charge and light up when detecting darkness making them perfect for decorating and lighting your patio, deck, garden or just about anywhere that is exposed to sunlight.
Using your hot glue gun, glue the ribbons around the outside of each lid. Refer to project photo for placement. Once the four jars are dry, stuff each of them with a string of LED lights. Place the lids back on the jars and enjoy!
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