Did you ever collect fireflies as a kid and keep them in jars? I wanted that kind of nostalgic decor without the bugs, so I made some with LED lights! Check it out:
**********
Disclosure - This post may contain affiliate links. If a purchase is made through an affiliate link then (at no additional cost to you) I will receive a commission. You can read more about affiliate links here
**********
I found this large plastic jar at the thrift store for $1.99. I chose white plastic because I wanted the color of the 'fireflies' to show through, but not the LED light strand itself.
Here are the lights that I found, also $1.99 at the thrift store. These are intended for Christmas so the shapes are little evergreen trees. I chose them for their bright green color and because my jar is not see through, it won't matter.
There are all kinds of colors of these lights available, even rainbow. A quick Amazon search will find you a multitude of options!
I attached the battery pack to the inside of the lid using a bit of super glue and some tape. Make sure to position the battery container so that the lid of the jar can still open/ close and that you can still change the batteries when needed.
Here is how the lights look inside the jar. I liked how it was going, but felt that a cute sticker would would dress it up.
(You can take a tour of my craft room here)
Using my Cricut and some gold sticker vinyl I made a label and stuck it on.
And that's how I made my faux jar of fireflies!
**********
I hope you enjoyed this how-to post, thanks for stopping by!
-Jennifer
© Studio 27 by Jennifer Adams 2025
**********
This post was added to the following link parties:
**********
Do you like the convenience of crafting or organizing with instantly available digital downloads?
Check out this week's features from my Etsy shop:
**********
**********
**********
Are you thinking of starting a blog or a seasoned author who wants to get organized? This 115 page printable bundle is for you! I created these pages for my own use and found them so helpful I thought I should make them available for other bloggers as well. Click the link below the image to read the full item description.
This is such a fun craft! I love cosy lighting at night, so this would be perfect to pop on a shelf. The little vinyl sticker is cute too. I love using my Cricut.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week Jennifer! 😊
Have a great week!
Delete