Reuse Old Glass Jars To Create Dazzling Decor That Will Make Your Home Shine

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There are lots of clever ways to reuse old glass jars around the house. Everything from repurposing them as pantry storage for storing dried food and condiments, to transforming them into elegant drinking glasses. But, have you thought about how you could turn a few glass jars or bud vases into a stylish lamp that will add a beautiful glow to any space in your home? Lighting in general is one of the key features in any room, as it's responsible for creating whatever atmosphere you desire. For example, a dimly lit lamp in a corner of a living room will create a warm and cozy vibe, perfect to be used as a reading nook. However, you may not want to purchase something new and are keen to reuse things you already have laying around the house, like a selection of glass jars. 

For this DIY, you'll need a collection of old glass jars, some dried flowers, glass glue, and a wireless LED lamp shade. This project is affordable and a straight-forward way of creating a creative lighting idea that should cost you under $20, depending on what wireless lampshade you choose. The great thing about this DIY craft project is that you don't have to be an expert by any means, it really is simple and will likely take you only an hour to complete.

Begin by collecting your old glass jars — we'd recommend using at least three. Fill each jar with a few stems of dried flowers, making sure to choose your favorites. Next, stack the jars on top of each other and stick them together with a glue that's suitable for glass, like the Alecpea Glass Glue. Wait 15 seconds for the glue to dry (which can vary depending on the type of glue you use) , take your wireless LED lampshade, like the Generic LED Lamp, and slot it into the opening of the top glass jar. Then, with a touch of a button, you'll have a beautifully crafted lamp that's unique to you and your home.  

Another creative way you could use your glass jars is to turn them into cute cottagecore lanterns. So, rather than stacking your jars on top of each other, use each jar as its own individual light source. Simply fill each jar with battery powered fairy lights, which can then be used to add a glow to darker corners of your home. Furthermore, this DIY project can be adapted for outdoor use, too — just swap out the battery fairy lights with solar powered ones. Rather hang your solar lanterns from a branch to create a whimsical look? Wrap a piece of wire around the neck of your jar and loop it around one end, securing it with pliers. Take the free end and bend it into an inverted U-shape to create a handle that you can use to hang it.