This mason jar chandelier was made from thrift store finds and fairy lights to create beautiful accent lighting for your home.
I love to shop at Goodwill, antique malls and other interesting thrift stores. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends when we go away for the weekend.
So, when I was invited to join up with the Thrifty Style Team I knew it would be a great opportunity because I already love to create beautiful things for the home and garden in easy and affordable ways. I’ll be sharing everyone’s latest thrifty creations at the end of this post.
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Making a Thrifty Mason Jar Chandelier
On my most recent trip, I found a whole stash of these lovely vintage mason jars. They were priced at $6 each, or 5 for $25 so I bought five.
I wasn’t sure what I was going to make with them but when we were in Goodwill I found this basket and it looked like they just might fit inside. Even if they didn’t I was sure I would find some use for this $2 basket in the future.
As luck would have it they fit perfectly. I decided to spray paint the basket gray to look like old metal and I tossed the rubber rings. Most of the rings were crumbling anyway.
At first, I thought it might be nice to fill the jars with pillar candles and sand or pebbles. But it might be hard to light them and you would have to remove the lids to burn them. Then I remembered the battery operated fairy lights
You can tape the battery pack to the bottom of the basket. Just make sure that the switch end is placed at the bottom for easy access.
There’s just something a bit wonderful about repurposing discarded goods to create something beautiful. Don’t forget to check below to see what other inspired thrifty goodness the others have created.
P.S. One of my favorite things to look for at thrift shops and antique malls are vintage gardening items. Things like flower frogs, old vases and pots can look really special in your home decor.
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Here’s some more inspiration from the Thrifty Style Team.
Thrifty Spring Foyer– Redhead Can Decorate
Vintage Linen Uses and Care Tips– I Should Be Mopping the Floor
How to Create an Inexpensive Plate Wall – The Creek Line House
Easter Egg Craft Ideas– DIY beautify
Dollar Store Spring Centerpiece– The How-To Home
Thrifted Prayer Basket with Prayer Slips– Salvage Sister & Mister
Thrifty and stylish change to the bathroom – Duke Manor Farm
Route 66 Beer Tote– Bliss Ranch
Simple Thrift Store Shelf Makeover– The DIY Village
Easy DIY String Fringe Tutorial– What Meegan Makes
Cottage Style Magazine Rack– Cottage at the Crossroads
Painted Shelf Makeover– 2 Bees in a Pod
Quick and Easy Embroidery Hoop Easter Wreath – Homeroad
Julie Briones says
This is such a pretty upcycle project, Patti. Love the lights and the mason jars! Pinned to my Thrift Makeover board!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Julie. I wish I bought more of those jars. They are just so fun.
Jane says
So glad that you’ve joined us, Patti! Don’t you just love fairy lights? I just love how you’ve used them in those vintage jars to create a chandelier! You may see one hanging on my front porch soon!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Jane, this kind of group is right up my alley. I love finding and making things for less.
angela carrera says
BEAUTIFUL!!! and you explained each step of this creation wonderfully, for people like me who are not that creative!!! I am inspired!!! thank you
Angela from NJ
Patti Estep says
Thanks Angela. I’m glad you like it. I was pretty easy and I’m sure you could recreate something similar too.
Julie says
Hi Patti! That basket/rack was a huge score! I made one of these a few years ago with green mason jars. I still love it & use it every Summer. Thanks for joining in!!
Patti Estep says
Julie, green would be fabulous. I did contemplate coloring the jars blue but ended up using them in their original beauty. Thanks for inviting me and all the work you do.
Deborah says
OHHHHHHHHHHH My GOSH! ADORABLE
laura janning says
what a clever and ‘bright’ idea Patti!
Cindy says
Patti, this turned out so adorably! I have wanted to make one of this using an old metal canning insert from my mom, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Thanks for inspiring me!
Jody says
Just what I wanted. I am so thrilled. Found my dream bungalow with the beautiful yard just itching for my knowledge I got from you. I have been thinking how to make kitchen I adore a little more personal. Cupboards galore except my stooplace accidentally sold all my belongings. Trying to think that I can replace things. Not my mom’s china nor my son’s baby pictures. But I love this chandelier. Already know I want farmhouse sink and pendant light over the eating section.
Patti Estep says
Congratulations on the new home. I’m sure you will have it just the way you want it in no time. Creating your own space is half the fun.
Kristi Dominguez says
This is beautiful, Patti! What a great idea! Those lights are so fun! It’s great linking up with you this week!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Krisi. It’s a great group. So many talented people and so many inspiring ideas.
Susan Homeroad Stevenson says
Patti that is right up my alley and I love the way it looks hanging in your home!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Susan. I should have bought more jars but I have no idea where I’d find a basket to fit them into.
Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says
I LOVE how your used the little fairy lights! Brilliant!… literally. Ha! 🙂
Patti Estep says
Thanks Courtenay. You are too funny.
Meegan says
I know what you mean about shopping thrift stores! Sometimes I just feel them pulling me in 🙂 Your vintage jar chandy is so fun and perfect anytime of year. I always love visiting your blog to get inspired. Thanks Patti.
Patti Estep says
Thanks Meegan. You are so sweet. I love your inspired ideas and all your beautiful blues on your blog.
Mary Beth says
Your chandelier is so clever and charming, Patti! Hopefully, the warm weather will stick around and you can enjoy your new chandelier.
Patti Estep says
Thanks Mary Beth. I was just outside digging up a new garden bed so this week may be the game changer but you never know.
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
Patti – This is such a great lighting idea! So creative and inspiring. Now to go and dig out our vintage Mason jars!
Patti Estep says
Thanks Vicki and Jenn. I’d also love to find blue ones to make another chandelier. I even thought about color these with glue and food coloring but decided to leave them plain in the end.
Bliss says
Cute! I was at a party last week where they used those lights in all sorts of ways, and they work great. I’ve gotta get some. Pinned.
Patti Estep says
Thanks Bliss. It was fun to make. There was actually about 20 of these jars at the antique mall we visited. I didn’t know what I was going to do with them when I bought them. Now I wish I bought them all.