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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Mason Jar Chandelier from Thrift Store Finds

    April 10, 2019 by Patti Estep 27 Comments

    This mason jar chandelier was made from thrift store finds and fairy lights to create beautiful accent lighting for your home.

    Hanging mason jar chandelier

    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. 

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    Wire bail mason jar with price sticker

    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.

    Wire basket with Goodwill sticker

    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.

    Canning jar chandelier

    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 I used in my Christmas centerpiece and used them instead.

    fairy lights in mason jars in basket

    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.

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    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.

     

    Hanging mason jar chandelier with fairy lights

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Julie Briones

      April 22, 2019 at 11:42 am

      This is such a pretty upcycle project, Patti. Love the lights and the mason jars! Pinned to my Thrift Makeover board!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 22, 2019 at 3:53 pm

        Thanks Julie. I wish I bought more of those jars. They are just so fun.

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    2. Jane

      April 14, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      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!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 15, 2019 at 6:52 am

        Thanks Jane, this kind of group is right up my alley. I love finding and making things for less.

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    3. angela carrera

      April 13, 2019 at 10:00 am

      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

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      • Patti Estep

        April 14, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Thanks Angela. I'm glad you like it. I was pretty easy and I'm sure you could recreate something similar too.

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    4. Julie

      April 12, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      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!!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 15, 2019 at 6:54 am

        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.

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    5. Deborah

      April 12, 2019 at 11:14 am

      OHHHHHHHHHHH My GOSH! ADORABLE

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    6. laura janning

      April 12, 2019 at 7:13 am

      what a clever and 'bright' idea Patti!

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    7. Cindy

      April 10, 2019 at 6:16 pm

      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!

      Reply
    8. Jody

      April 10, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      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.

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      • Patti Estep

        April 12, 2019 at 7:50 am

        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.

        Reply
    9. Kristi Dominguez

      April 10, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      This is beautiful, Patti! What a great idea! Those lights are so fun! It's great linking up with you this week!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        Thanks Krisi. It's a great group. So many talented people and so many inspiring ideas.

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    10. Susan Homeroad Stevenson

      April 10, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Patti that is right up my alley and I love the way it looks hanging in your home!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        Thanks Susan. I should have bought more jars but I have no idea where I'd find a basket to fit them into.

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    11. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House

      April 10, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      I LOVE how your used the little fairy lights! Brilliant!... literally. Ha! 🙂

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks Courtenay. You are too funny.

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    12. Meegan

      April 10, 2019 at 11:16 am

      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.

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Thanks Meegan. You are so sweet. I love your inspired ideas and all your beautiful blues on your blog.

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    13. Mary Beth

      April 10, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Your chandelier is so clever and charming, Patti! Hopefully, the warm weather will stick around and you can enjoy your new chandelier.

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 10:46 am

        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.

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    14. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod

      April 10, 2019 at 9:21 am

      Patti - This is such a great lighting idea! So creative and inspiring. Now to go and dig out our vintage Mason jars!

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 10:45 am

        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.

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    15. Bliss

      April 10, 2019 at 9:15 am

      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.

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      • Patti Estep

        April 10, 2019 at 10:48 am

        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.

        Reply

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