How to Make a DIY Outdoor Lanterns with Fairy Lights
Transform your outdoor space into a whimsical wonderland with DIY Outdoor Lanterns adorned with glass gems and Fairy Lights. This easy DIY project is super fun to create on a budget, requiring only a few Dollar Tree supplies. You can craft your own little mushroom lanterns to display in any outdoor area.
Equipment
Materials
- Clear glass bowl Dollar Tree
- Clear glass pilsner-type glass Dollar Tree
- Your Choice of Colored Glass Gems Dollar Tree
- MacKenzie Childs Napkins
- Mod Podge
- Hot Glue
- E-6000 Glue
- 2 medium artists brushes
- Set of fairy lights Dollar Tree
Instructions
- Start by adhering the glass gems to the clear glass bowl in your choice of color pattern using hot glue. You may wish to add a dot of E-6000 glue to ensure the gems stay in place over time.
- Flip the bowl over and continue adding the gems to the rim of the bowl just overlapping slightly to give the appearance of hanging off the edge.
- Add Mod Podge to the inside of the glass pilsner glass using an artist's brush until the sides are covered in a thin layer.
- Trim the MacKenzie Childs Napkins to fit the pilsner glass.
- Gently tap the napkin to the sides of the inside of the pilsner glass using a dry artist brush.
- Use a heat tool to thoroughly dry the mod podge on the inside of the pilsner glass.
- Adhere the gem-covered glass bowl to the bottom of the pilsner glass using a combination of the E-6000 glue and the hot glue. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- Tuck a set of fairy lights up underneath the pilsner glass to create a beautiful lantern for your outdoor space.