Warm weather is calling my name… for BBQs and dinners on the deck and just outdoor entertaining all the way around. So, I thought these easy starry night luminaries might come in handy on those nights where we linger with friends for way too many hours on the porch just enjoying each other’s company. But, they would also be a darling wedding centerpiece.
These are super simple to make – all you need is four simple things:
- jars
- hair spray
- glitter
- Moon Lights (mine are from my friends at Lights for All Occasions)
Just spray the inside of the jar with hair spray, add in glitter, put the lid on and shake it around to cover the jar with glitter, then add in one pack of Moon Lights and you’re done. Want to see it? Check out the 9 second video below.
I can’t wait to line up a ton of these luminaries down my long table…. it’s going to be gorgeous!
Want more wedding ideas? Be sure to check out all the weddings in jars ideas…
*Thanks to Lights for All Occasions for providing me with the lights for this project.*
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Lori says
Love these!
BeccaW says
Quick easy and cute, my kind of DIY!
Thanks for sharing it with us!
Khadija says
This is so cute and practical. I love crafts which look good and that I can do with kids. Thanks for the great idea. 😀
Terri says
Where do u get the moonlight lights?
Gina Luker says
Hi Terri,
You can find them here: http://www.lightsforalloccasions.com/c-194-fairy-lights.aspx?utm_source=theshabbycreekcottage.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fairy-lights
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Now those are just freaking amazing!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista says
These are great Gina! Pinning to my wedding board for my daughter’s DIY wedding.
M.e.Burke says
I’d like to add green-ish mini twinkling lights that’s replicate lightening bugs trapped in a Faires jar(lair) can not wait to make these!
Cathy says
What color glitter would you use on the jar? (Thinking this is a great idea for a friend).
M.e.Burke says
I’d like to add green-ish mini twinkling lights to replicate lightening bugs trapped in a Faires jar(lair) can not wait to make these!
Cheryl says
Where can I buy the moonlights to put in my jars?
Gina Luker says
I found mine at lightsforalloccassions.com
Jean says
I love these do you have any other ideas for luminars
sandra says
Can u please tell me what size jar . Thank You
Gina Luker says
Any quart jar would work perfect – but you could also use a pint jar, too!
Sandra says
Really great idea where can I get the jars and glitter?
Gina Luker says
You can find them at almost any craft store.
Sam @ DIY Just Cuz says
This is awesome, love it 🙂 Pinning. I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before, ps your blog always inspires me.
Cheri says
These are beautiful. I received a handful of hairspray samples with my last Ulta purchase. I’m going to put them to good use making a few jars to add to the Christmas decorations.
Whitney says
Not trying to be silly, but isn’t hair spray flammable? Or are the lights just not warm enough? Would spray adhesive of any type work also? Thanks
Gina Luker says
They’re LED lights, so it never gets hot enough to be an issue 🙂
Kimberly Byrne says
I love these! How long does the glitter stay on with just the hairspray?
Gina Luker says
Mine has been on there a year now and still works. But it does easily wash out with soap and water if you need to. Thanks for reading!
Kati says
Can you use Mod Podge instead of hairspray?
Shelby Hohsfield says
Super cute! Good idea-