How to Make a Mason Jar from Fairy Lights

• Grab your fairy lights and criss-cross them in whatever pattern you’d like across the bottom part of the jar (everything except the lid). Obviously, you’ll want to make sure to choose a short strand of lights for this project.
• Finally, use the thin piece of rope or string to outline the mason jar. Wrap it around the bottom part first, then around the top of the lid. Next, bring it around the bottom of the lid and tie it into a bow. Cut the string if it hangs too long.
• And now for the finishing touches. We used faux flowers to decorate the mason jar art, but you can use whatever you’d like. If you go with the flowers, stick them underneath the rope and lights, all the way through to the bottom of the jar.
• Lastly, grab a piece of tape and place it on the back of the cutting board toward the bottom. This is where you’ll stick the mechanism for the fairy lights.
• Remove the tape, stick the switch for the lights on the back, and turn them on. Voila! Congratulations on creating your very own mason jar from fairy lights.

Most people use fairy lights to line the ceiling of their room and create a warm, glowing ambiance. They certainly look nice this way, but if you’re going for more subtle lighting, the mason jar idea works well. Plus, it adds a touch of art to any room, and you’ll feel better knowing you made it yourself.

Want some fairy light ideas? Here are seven fun suggestions:

• Create a faux fire. If you don’t use your fireplace but want the feel of a fire, the fairy lights make an awesome alternative. Place them in a clean fireplace, bunching them up to resemble fire.  Add in tea light candles to amplify the effect.
• Add lighting to your decorations. Have a large piece of decor that you think could use some sprucing up? Wrap your fairy lights around it!
• Rest them on your headboard, or cascade them from the ceiling behind your headboard to create a magical fairyland effect.
• Please place them in a glass jar to create your own modern lamp.
• Wind them up and down a staircase to illuminate the stairs at night.
• Do you want to make your dinner table more festive but don’t want a fire hazard? Snake fairy lights around the table instead of using candles.
• Decorate your patio or garden by placing some in a mason jar. It will really light up your yard at night and create a relaxing atmosphere.