The dog days of summer are here, and it’s the perfect time to relax with family and friends in the backyard. Don’t forget to shed some light on your party! Here are ten super easy outdoor lighting ideas for your next outdoor party or barbecue.  Â
1. Poke holes in tin cans to make these pretty lanterns… get the tutorial here. [Photo: Ziploc]
2. Stabilize candles in vintage jars using a cheap, common ingredient – head over here to find out what it is. [Photo: In The Fun Lane]
3. Check out the simple tutorial for this festive star garland here. [Photo: Lia Griffith]
4. Warm up solar pathway lights using this how-to. [Photo: Fox & Feather]
5. Here’s another garland, this time using paper cups. Genius! Get the instructions here. [Photo: Hey Gorgeous]
6. Last week we posted an original tutorial for these super easy geometric solar lights… click here for the full how-to. [Photo: Faith Towers]
7. Pineapples are on trend right now – get the directions for these adorable pineapple lights here. [Photo: A Beautiful Mess]
8. Transform an old chandelier into a colorful outdoor hanging light using this simple tutorial. [Photo: Tiny Sidekick]
9. Stick candles in a plain old red brick… so clever! Read more here. [Photo: Service Central]
10. This might be the easiest of them all – wrap string lights around the base of the trees in your yard to create a magical ambiance for your party. [Photo: Via Ruffled Blog]
