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. Â Â
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]