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10 Gorgeous DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects

by on Jun 29, 2015

Photo: Running With Scissors

Outdoor lighting can be pricey, whether you’re shopping at discount stores or not… so why not get creative and make some pieces yourself? You’ll save a little cash and have the most original lighting on the block. Keep reading to check out ten of our favorite DIY outdoor lighting projects.   

10 Gorgeous DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects

1. These colorful yarn string lights are a great way to use up that leftover wool your have in your craft closet. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Pocketful of Dreams]

2. Create one of these quick outdoor marquee letters to dress up your porch. Get the instructions here. [Photo: Tatertots & Jello]

Outdoor Lights That You Can Make Yourself

3. Recycle all those wine bottles you have lying around by creating a few of these torches. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Design*Sponge]

4. These tabletop torches are great too… find out how to make them here. [Photo: Sugar and Charm]

Outdoor Lights That You Can Make Yourself

5. Give your plain old solar lights a makeover with this cedar path light tutorial. [Photo: Build-Basic]

6. Recycle your tin cans using this fun lantern tutorial. [Photo: Grow Creative]

Outdoor Lights That You Can Make Yourself

7. Tuna cans also make great lights… find out how to make this beautiful hurricane lamp here. [Photo: In My Own Style]

8. Or you could take the rustic route with these charming citronella candles. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Garden Therapy]

Outdoor Lights That You Can Make Yourself

9. Tiki torches would add a festive vibe to your backyard… get the simple instructions for these here. [Photo: Adventures In Making]

10. These solar lights add a unique touch to this fenced in backyard. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Running With Scissors]

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