I’m sure you’ve seen the beautiful night lights made from glass blocks. I know that I’ve admired them at craft shows and little shops. This DIY Night Light is similar but made from two inexpensive glass ashtrays. Are you thinking ashtrays, really? Many stores, including several dollar stores, still sell ashtrays and there are some pretty fun crafts that can transform them into something special! I hope you enjoy this easy homemade night light tutorial.
Easy Homemade Night Light Tutorial
Discover a unique and creative idea to craft a dazzling DIY night light that will transform your bedroom into a dreamy oasis. From repurposing household items to incorporating unexpected materials, this article will provide step-by-step instructions and inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind night light. You can simply change the ribbon to match the holiday season you are in!
Craft Supplies:
- 2 glass ashtrays (or one glass jar with lid)
- 1 small set of battery powered Christmas lights (or fairy lights)
- ribbon
- hot glue gun and glue
How To Make A Night Light:
Carefully arrange the Christmas lights into one of the glass ashtrays. The cord for the lights will run through the hole created by the indents/rests in the ashtray.
Place the other ashtray on top of the Christmas lights, aligning the indents.
Use a small amount of hot glue to secure the two glass dishes together. Or you can make a night light jar by using a mason jar and lid instead of the two ashtrays. Then just pop the lid on with no need for glue.
Wrap a piece of ribbon around the glass night light you’ve created with the two ashtrays. Tie the ribbon into a pretty bow at the top. You can also add pieces of artificial pine, small ornaments, or other holiday items to decorate the top of the night light.
This little Holiday DIY Night Light makes a great gift or a special piece to keep for yourself. Display it on a shelf or mantel with other holiday decor. You can also use it as a night light in the kitchen, bathroom, or entryway to your home. Make this same night light for other holiday themes too. You can customize it by adding stars and stripes for an Independence Day decoration or fall colors, acorns, and leaves for Autumn.
I have also made these pretty glass night lights for baby shower gifts to match a nursery theme. Make them to match the decor in any room of your home! Just remember to stock up on battery powered Christmas lights this time of year!
Conclusion
Making your own DIY night light is a fun and rewarding project that comes with many benefits! You can design your night light to fit your preferences, whether that’s choosing a ribbon color, or brightness level. In addition, DIY night lights can be more affordable than store-bought ones, especially if you use items you already have at home. Furthermore, crafting a night light can be a fun, creative activity, either solo or with kids. It can also be a great opportunity to improve motor skills and teach kids about electronics or crafting.
Now, you can repurpose ordinary household items like old ashtrays and turn them into stunning DIY night lights. I hope you enjoy these hassle-free and easy-to-follow steps for creating beautiful DIY night lights in no time. How would you decorate a homemade glass night light for yourself?
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