Hope you all enjoyed a great 4th of July break, we had fun in Vail and crossed
a few items off of our Summer Bucket List,
and now I'm ready to knock out some of my projects!
But, you know how easily I get distracted, and how much I love Pinterest,
that dangerous combination = a diy outdoor solar chandelier that I put together today.
My inspiration was from Leah @ The Garden of Leah,
she used a simple outdoor solar garden stake to create her clever chandelier.
http://leahglass.blogspot.com/2010/07/outdoor-chandelier.htmlPer Leah, remove all of the original electrical wires and guts from your chandelier.
I thought the style of this clear globe fit my chandelier best.
I found the smallest size at Walmart for $3 each.
(Home Depot and Lowes both carried a larger size),
The bottom slips right off and this top easily sits where the bulb would have been.
I secured it with a little hot glue.
I was excited to have found a way to use this light, it was $10 at a thrift sale last October.
It is 36" in length and wouldn't work anywhere!
It adds a nice ambiance to the garden in the evening...even in the rain!
Joining these fabulous bloggers for the Pinterest Challenge
Kate @ Centsational Girl here
Katie @ Bower Power here
Sherry @ Young House Love here
Michelle @ Ten June here
33 comments:
It was completed in a very nice chandelier. In Japan, chandelier like this is very expensive. In Japan, I have enjoyed for expensive imported products compared to Europe and the United States.
This is a wonderful idea, and yours looks fantastic. I am thinking that even I might be able to do something like this. I better add a star to this post!!
LOVE this! Want to try it somewhere.....but where????Thanks for the inspiration.
I am sooo going to copy this... now if I can only find the chandelier! ^_O This is such a TERRIFIC idea!
Pam, glad you had a great getaway….and also that you found a way to use your light! What a cool idea!
So clever! I'm surprised that chandelier hasn't met a can of pink spray paint yet. How pretty would that look against the green trees and would scream Pam at at the same time?!
I love it! How creative. I would never have thought of using the solar lights.
This is on my list to do; it is brilliant! I'm going to Habitat to find a cheap chandelier! Missed you! Have a great week.
Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
I knew that chandy would be fabulous in the yard! And, I wondered what you were up to when I saw your solar light pin on Pinterest. So, so smart! Never would have thought to do the solar lights for an outside fixture.
Very good! I told you it should be an used in the garden!!
This looks fantastic! I have to say, you're inspiring me to start thrifting... just as soon as I clean out a room to store all of the things I know I'll buy because "someday I might use these..."
Your chandelier looks fabulous!!
Kathy
genious! I want a million for my yard now!
Really fun Pam - and I love that bench with the pretty fabrics and pillows. Hope you had a nice weekend.
What a clever idea... Brilliant!
Such a cool idea! I love it. Especially b/c we don't have exterior power (yet). After being in our house close to 5 years...
Hello Pam: My first time to your blog, and I love this idea! I am going to have to try it out for myself. Take care, and have a fantastic week!
Beautiful, such a great idea, it is my first time to visit too.
I'm so glad you got to use that light :) It looks awesome hanging in your yard, and what an easy fix!
Cute idea. So clever. I might just have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
love this idea. i have several shantys hanging from trees in our garden and use the usual candle but with this heat here in Alabama they are melting-rather funny looking but not the look i am going for. so it is off the Lowes for me . thanks enjoy your blog
BRILLIANT!! I love this. I'm pinning this and doing it. Sweet.
I've got to try this! I'm not a DIY-er but this looks AMAZING!!! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Oh I love it! I saw one somewhere else too, I need one!
This is an awesome idea, Thanks for showing us how-to.
Lynn
This is so clever, and it turned out great!
I love this!!! Going to start looking for the right light to remake. It would be perfect for our patio poolside. Thank you for a great idea!
Oh my, found your link over at Kims
Wow Us Wednesday, and I fell in love
with your Chandy,, thanks for the info
on how you did it cause, sorry but I'm
going to copy it the best I can. It
would look so nice out back on my deck.
Garage sales this weekend for a beat up
chandy...
thanks so much
Sandy
I'd love to have this!
Hi Pam!
I LOVE this project! I've never seen anything like it, and would so be into giving it a try :-) I entered the Pinterest Challenge, too! Here's the link to my project in case you want to check it out:
http://www.sheilazellerinteriors.com/articles/summer-pinterest-challenge-mini-dipping
With so many projects entered, I just couldn't take them all in, but I'm so glad I found yours! Awesome job!!! I hope you don't mind - I've featured it in a guest post I wrote for a lighting company. The post has not yet been published, but I'll send you the link if/when they do!
I love the idea of an outdoor chandelier! It creates a dramatic ambience for backyards or garden nooks. It’s a great thing that you made use of a solar pin light because you’re saving energy while adding aesthetic value to your garden. That’s hitting two birds with one stone! This thrifty décor is definitely a must-try. =)
Regards,
Allison Shallenberger
Gorgeous! How did you glue them in?
Michele ~ I used my hot glue gun.
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