I had it all planned. I prepped, painted, and planned. And then..forgot the after pictures. I painted something for Lauren for her birthday and then totally forgot to take pictures after I was done. So close to amazing!! Which brings me to KariAnne’s book! Like how I did that?! If you haven’t heard about it yet or missed it, KariAnne Wood has written a book, ‘So Close To Amazing.” It is amazing!! I tells about the family’s trip from Dallas to a farmhouse in Kentucky and all the adventures along the journey. You can pre-order the book here.
Since I don’t have a new post, I thought I would re-share this one. Enjoy!
I don’t know about in your part of the world, but here in California, we need to make reservations for camping in the summer, in the month of March. Crazy, huh?! So when I made a couple of reservations, it made me think of these solar lights I made. I’m sure you have seen these all over the internet, by instead of mason jars, I used plastic peanut butter jars. This way I don’t have to worry about glass breaking in the trailer or at a campsite. I started with a clean jar.
I bought a couple of solar lights from the 99¢ Store. I removed the clear plastic cover off the light.
I cut a square in the top of the peanut butter lid. I used a razorblade for the first one. It was a little tough, but it was so windy outside, I really didn’t want to go out. The second jar, I used a dremel. Much faster!
After cutting out the hole, I used E6000 to attach the solar light, making sure the solar part is facing up. I’m sure other types of glue would work too. Let it dry for about 24 hours.
I added some twine and string just to make it look pretty. I also spray painted one of the lids so it would match my camping dishes. I put some rocks in the bottom so the lights wouldn’t get blown away or topple over.
Doesn’t it look nice! I love how it adds just a little bit of light, especially at night.
(I didn’t actually go camping to take these pictures. They are in my backyard. That explains the cat on the table! She was being nosy!)
It’s also nice if you have to go out later. You will have a little light to guide you.
These would work great for your yard too. Last year, we had our power go out for awhile. I brought a bunch of these in so each room had a little light. It sure made getting around a little easier and safer. What do you think? Do you make reservations already for camping? If you try these out, let me know how it works for you!
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Very creative. New life for those peanut butter jars! Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-up. Please come back and join us again!
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Thank you! We will be back next time!
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What a great idea to use plastic peanut butter jars f0r the solar lights!
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Thank you! Have a great day!
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What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party – and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party! If you post gets featured, a comment gets it pinned and tweeted too!
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I will be back then! Thanks for stopping by!
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What a great idea ~ thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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That’s a great idea! thanks for sharing!
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Such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Idea Box!
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Thank you so much!
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Great idea and I love the shot with your kitty! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!
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Thanks for stopping by and we will be joining you again!
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What a great and creative idea this is. I can see so many possibilities. Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Definitely looking for some solar lights to transform. Cathy
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Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoying it!
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Great post. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party. Please stop by on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
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Thanks for checking us out!
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I love this idea, never thought about making my own or that it could be done. Thanks for sharing, followed you here from the Let’s Get Real party.
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Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Great idea! I could use these at our camper this summer! I’ll have to start saving PB jars!! Thanks!
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I’m glad that you like them. Thanks for stopping by!
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such a cute kitty! enjoy camping, when you do it. we were just out in san francisco/sonoma for 2 weeks, and i loved it. envying your california life, right here, lol.
enjoy,
b
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She may be cute, but she’s not the sweetest. Thanks for stopping by!
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Cats do have a tendency to get in where they’re not necessarily needed! Like the idea too. Happy camping, and hope you don’t get a power cut this year, despite being prepared for such an eventuality.
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Yes, cats do have curiosity. And yes, we hope our power doesn’t out again. Thanks for stopping by!
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I wonder if I can find those solar lights here. Such a fabulous idea and easy to move to wherever they are most needed. This is perfect for our Two Uses Tuesday party (Crafts, DIY, Upcycles and recipes) Your project incorporates all of them! We’ll I’m assuming the peanut butter was used in yum cookies or something =D
http://www.purfylle.com/2015/04/two-uses-tuesday-link-up-23.html
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I don’t quite remember what we used the peanut butter for, but whatever it was, it was delicious! Thanks for stopping by.
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