DIY Mason Jar Table Lamp

Mason jars aren't just for canning the vegetables from your garden each winter. Use your Mason jars for a variety of home decor projects, from storing odd buttons to holding flowers as a vase. Turn a Mason jar into a lighting fixture for your table in just a few simple steps; use several for a formal occasion or just one for everyday ambiance. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Clean a Mason jar and allow it to dry completely. Remove the lid and set it aside.

2

Fill the bottom of the Mason jar with sand; either use traditional sandbox sand or use colorful sand to add to the decor. Fill the jar until approximately 1 inch of the bottom is full of sand.

3

Shake the jar gently to distribute the sand evenly in the bottom and make it level. (Omit this step if using layers of colored sand.)

4

Insert a votive candle or a small, portable LED light into the jar. Light or turn on the Mason jar light and dim the house lighting for a romantic dinner.