Brighten Up Your Summer with Fun Outdoor Lighting Ideas!

May 30th, 2013 | by Update Metro

Whether you’re looking for a DIY project, decorating for a summer party, or want a fun activity to do with the kids, these outdoor lighting ideas from Buzzfeed are sure to brighten up your yard!

Here are a few of our favorites from their list:

Hanging Succulent Chandelier

This succulent chandelier used to be a pot rack. Nestle tea lights in jars amongst greenery for a subtle glow, like this blogger.

Colorful Canning Jar Lights

Cover canning jars in translucent glass paint and hang them from chord fixtures to create a cluster of colorful lights, like this blogger did.

Wine Bottle Torch

Turn old wine bottles into snazzy torches with some basic hardware and a wick. Get the full tutorial here.

Hula Hoop Chandelier

Wrap lace or another decorative ribbon around a hula hoop, then wrap in icicle lights and you have a truly unique set of hanging lights. Created by this blogger.

Tin Can Lanterns

Fill a tin can with water, freeze it, and punch a design using a hammer and nail. once the ice has melted, you can paint the can’s exterior. Find all the details here.

Wine Glass Chandeliers

Turn sheets of vellum into little lampshades for wine glasses with this simple tutorial.

Click here to see all 28 ideas on Buzzfeed.

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