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Easy DIY Mason Jar Lanterns

06/10/2013

I adore mason jar lanterns. I like to use them for table decorations in addition to hanging them, but with so many littles at home, I needed something that wasn’t a fire hazard–no lit candles!  So…I made these incredibly simple lanterns that uses battery operated candles, and they are SO cute!!  I’m going to be lining my tables with them this summer–both indoors and out!

mason jar lantern | simplykierste.com

If you’re decorating for an indoor event, like a wedding or party, this would work really well. You’ll get the darling mason jar lantern look, while meeting the fire code at the same time.  ☺ They’ll also be darling lining any table for an outdoor event–really, they can go anywhere!

mason jar lanterns | simplykierste.com

You will see how simple this lantern–literally 3 minutes.  LOVE that!

{supplies}

– half pint mason jars

– battery operated votives

– double stick tape

– twine

{directions}

1.  Set the mason jar lid upside down, and use a piece of double stick tape to attach the candle to the center.  I use double stick tape because it’s strong enough to make sure the candle doesn’t move, but not so strong that you can’t easily remove it when you need to switch it on and off.

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2.  Place the lid inside the ring, turn your mason jar upside down, and screw on the lid, so the candle is on the inside bottom.

3.  Tie a piece of twine  around the jar, and you’re set!  You can color coordinate ribbon or fabric instead of the twine if you want it to match a certain theme or color scheme, i.e. wedding colors.

That’s it!!!  I told you it was so easy!!!

mason jar lantern | simplykierste.com

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  1. Rhonda Miller says

    06/10/2013 at 3:42 pm

    What a fun idea for summer parties. TFS.

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      06/10/2013 at 9:42 pm

      Rhonda, thank you!!!

      Reply
  2. Tanya says

    06/10/2013 at 4:05 pm

    These are great! So perfect for outdoor summer entertaining!!

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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    • simply {kierste} says

      06/10/2013 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you, Tanya!!! :)

      Reply
      • Kirstine says

        10/31/2013 at 6:37 am

        Hi, Love your work. Just wondering if you can tell me what editing software you use?

        thanks heaps

        Reply
        • simply {kierste} says

          10/31/2013 at 8:56 am

          I use several–picasa, picmonkey, and photoshop–depending on what I’m doing!

          Reply
  3. Tricia says

    06/10/2013 at 8:55 pm

    These are so simple and lovely! Thanks!

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      06/10/2013 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Tricia!!!

      Reply
  4. capturing joy with kristen duke says

    06/11/2013 at 12:18 am

    What a simple and cute idea–I love it!

    Reply
  5. Leigh Anne@Yourhomebasedmom.com says

    06/17/2013 at 10:58 am

    Pretty much brilliant! Love it. Perfect solution for using candles at church!

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      06/17/2013 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you so much!! And church was one of the reasons I thought of it, lol!

      Reply
  6. Ruby C says

    06/29/2013 at 10:22 am

    Super cool! At first I was wondering how your tea candle stayed lit when it ran out of oxygen. Then I READ your post. Great idea. You don’t even have to worry about the jars heating up.

    Reply
    • simply {kierste} says

      06/29/2013 at 10:24 pm

      LOL! Yep–love those battery operated tea lights!! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Susan says

    10/12/2016 at 9:25 am

    Kierstyn, Awesome ideas, Thankyou

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste says

      10/12/2016 at 11:19 am

      You are so welcome!! xoxo

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    12/22/2016 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks for the fabulous idea! I’m using this year as luminaries on Christmas Eve! =)

    Reply
    • Simply Kierste Design Co. says

      12/23/2016 at 9:01 am

      That’s a perfect idea!!! Merry Christmas!!! xoxo

      Reply

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