How To Make A Fairy Jar In 5 Easy Steps

Festive and simple, this mason jar craft allows you to create your own frosted fairy lights with basic supplies you probably already own.

Love magical Christmas DIY ideas? Check out these 25 Gorgeous Ways to Use Fairy Lights and these Glowing DIY Winter Luminarias!

glowing fairy light jars at Christmas decor

Lighting has a huge impact on how a room feels. One of the most inexpensive ways to update it is by adding mason jar fairy lights. These lights add character, charm and interest to any room. Here’s how to make them.

Mason jar fairy lights makes a wonderful home decor item during Christmas. If you want to make these cute and cozy fairy lights, check out this video.

How to Use Frosted Fairy Light Jars

What You’ll Need to Make Frosted Jars

The best part of this project? You probably already have the materials at home! Here’s what’s needed, with handy links in case you need to grab any supplies before you start.

glass mason jars- we used 16 oz sized jars but these 64 oz jars would be gorgeous!
paintbrush
school glue
Epson salt
battery operated fairy lights
velcro
plastic container for holding salt

How to Make Frosted Fairy Light Jars Tutorial

Mason jar fairy lights are perfect for decorating in your home for big parties and holidays. They are fun to make and simple! Here’s how to make them step-by-step.

Frosted Fairy Light Jar Instructions:

Step One: Cover the jar with a thin layer of school glue using a craft foam brush.

Step Two: Roll the glue-covered jar in Epsom salt (or pour salt over the glue in an even layer).

Step Three: Let the outside of the jar dry.

Step Four: Add a piece of sticky back velcro to the inside top of the mason jar.

Step Five: Add the other side of the sticky back velcro to the fairy light battery holder. Be sure to add the velcro to the side without the on/off switch.

Step Six: Attach the battery light holder to the inside of the jar lid with the velcro and let the lights hang into the jar.

Step Seven: Close the jar lid, and add ribbon or twine with a sprig of greenery to the outside of the jar.

To use, simply open the jar and turn on the lights!

How to Make DIY Frosted Fairy Light Jars (Video)

This is such a fun craft for kids and adults alike. Whether you add a festive holiday touch or place them around your porch in the summer, you’ll love the gorgeous glow they provide!