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4th of July Solar Lanterns – Dollar Store DIY

June 3, 2018 by Girls Build Club 4 Comments

$2 Solar Lanterns for 4th of July! Easiest dollar store diy decor project ever. Just take apart the solar stake lights and glue to the top of these glass votives for an easy Fourth of July diy decor. #dollarstore #diycraft #4thofjuly $2 Solar Lanterns for 4th of July! Easiest dollar store diy decor project ever. Just take apart the solar stake lights and glue to the top of these glass votives for an easy Fourth of July diy decor. #dollarstore #diycraft #4thofjuly

4th of July Solar Lanterns – Dollar Store DIY

When I saw these little glass votives at the local dollar store, I knew I had to do something fun with them for the 4th of July.  They come with wire already attached, which makes for easy hanging, plus they have the perfect sized top to which you can easily attach a solar light!  And of course the store also has the solar stake lights with stars around the rim.  Combining the solar stake lights and the glass votive holders works perfectly! So that’s how I came up with these 4th of July Solar Lanterns.  It’s a super easy, fast, and cheap dollar store DIY decor project!

I LOVE solar lights.  They are cheap to buy and to use (no ongoing electricity bill).  Plus, little lights outside at any time of year add some kind of magic to the scenery.  I have some kind of solar lights up all year round.  Especially in the summer when I just want to be outside all the time.  You can make 10 of these little lanterns for a beautiful 4th of July centerpiece for under $25!

Overview

Time: 1 hour or less
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2 to $3 per lantern

Supplies

I didn’t spend much to make these solar lanterns.  I spent $6 at the dollar store on 3 glass votive holders and 3 solar stake lights to make 3 solar lanterns.  And I already had some clear caulking at home to use as glue.  I bet you already have something at home for glue, as well! But if you don’t, I highly recommend Lexel clear caulking sealant, or E-6000 clear glue.  (There are affiliate links in this post to products I use and recommend.)

    • Solar Stake Lights from the dollar store, $1 each.
    • Glass votive holders from the dollar store, $1 each. I found these on a shelf in the candles section.
    • Clear glue or caulking. I LOVE Lexel crystal clear sealant. It runs about $8 for a 5 oz. squeeze tube at hardware stores.  Make sure you get the clear version because it also comes in white. Another good one is E-6000 clear glue.

Supplies from the dollar store for easy solar lanterns diy. 4th of July decor diyThat’s all you need to get started!

Let’s start making these 4th of July solar lanterns.

Instructions

    1. Unscrew the tops off the solar stake lights.  Pull off the little paper tab that sticks out near the top. This will allow the light to begin turning on once it’s charged by the sunlight.Supplies from the dollar store for easy solar lanterns diy. 4th of July decor diy
    2. Next, arrange the solar light caps on your glass votive holders.  Arrange the solar light caps on the glass votive holders and glue them on to make your own cheap solar lanterns for the 4th of July! easy dollar store decor diy.
    3. Now put some cheap gloves on and squeeze your Lexel clear sealant or E-6000 clear glue out along the edge of the solar light cap, gluing it to the glass votive holder.Arrange the solar light caps on the glass votive holders and glue them on to make your own cheap solar lanterns for the 4th of July! easy dollar store decor diy.
      Lexel is immediately waterproof and stays crystal clear even after it’s completely dry and cured.  It does take a while to completely dry.  Don’t get it on your fingers!  It’s hard to remove and very sticky.
    4. Set your lanterns aside where dust or dirt won’t get blown onto the Lexel as it cures.
    5. Finally, hang your lanterns in the trees, on shepherds hooks, or set them on the table for a pretty 4th of July centerpiece at your BBQ.

$2 Solar Lanterns for 4th of July! Easiest dollar store diy decor project ever. Just take apart the solar stake lights and glue to the top of these glass votives for an easy Fourth of July diy decor. #dollarstore #diycraft #4thofjuly

Dollar Store DIY for 4th of July Decor

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Filed Under: DIY Decor and Crafts, DIY Projects Tagged With: 4th of july, diy, diy decor, dollar store, dollar store decor, dollar store diy, fourth of july, july 4th, lantern, outdoor, red white blue, seasonal, solar, solar light, summer, usa

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Comments

  1. Judith says

    June 19, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Wow!!! Totally awesome idea for the 4th of July!!! That is mine & my husband’s anniversary too! ☺️???? I love this craft & it looks like so much fun to do with our grandchildren!!! Thank you for this sweetie!!!

    Reply
    • Girls Build Club says

      June 24, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Thank you, Judith! I hope you have fun with it! Maybe you could customize it somehow for your anniversary at the same time. 🙂 Thanks for the sweet comment.

      Reply
  2. Lois Talbot says

    May 24, 2020 at 7:35 am

    This is such a great idea 👍🏻💡. I’ll have to check my Dollar Stores to see what I can find. I’ve already saved this idea. I’ll have to look for more patriotic ideas to decorate the inside & outside of our house to greet people with. I love ❤️ decorating for all the holidays.

    Reply
    • Girls Build Club says

      May 24, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Oh thank you, Lois! My local dollar store is starting to get 4th of July stuff now, so hopefully you can find those cute solar lights and the little glass candle holders. The glass candle holders you can probably find elsewhere, too. thanks for your comment, and I hope you have fun!

      Reply

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