DIY Firefly Jar

Remember my DIY fairy lanterns from last week's post?

Well I didn't stop there, I went ahead and made up a firefly jar too! I loved collecting fireflies as a child, there is something so magical about having your very own jar of light. I wanted to recreate that nostalgia (minus the bugs) and then add the jar to my summer decor.

Check it out:

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For this project I used a cleaned out candle jar, a set of LED battery operated string lights and some faux grass from my craft supply.

The LED lights I found at Dollar Tree and I really like them.

Not only are they waterproof, but the strand is wired allowing easy shaping.

(You can click here to browse Dollar Tree's online selection of candle supplies)

After removing a few clumps of grass from my artificial turf, I began hot gluing them to the bottom of the jar. Some of the clumps had faux roots attached and I used those around the perimeter of the jar to help hide the glue. I found it easiest to start on one side of the jar and work towards the other side, as opposed to beginning in the middle. If you jar isn't large enough to allow your hand inside, use a pair of long tweezers to place your grass.

Once my grass was in place, I wound the LED lights in and out among the blades. Turn your lights on before this step and then tuck the unit housing inside of the grass. You may have to readjust your wire a bit each time you turn the lights on and off, but don't stress. Even though the wire clearly shows in the lighted room, it becomes nearly invisible once the lights go out!