What to Do With Old Solar Lights ...
We had a bunch of old glass solar lights that all had bad sensors . My husband held onto them , thinking there must be something we could use them for.... I love how this little upcycle turned out!
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Check that your solar lights don't just need a new battery
This is about as easy as a project can get ...
First check to make sure your your non working solar light , doesn't just need a new battery !!!! Yes , most need to be replaced every year or so ...and most need special batteries that are made for solar lights .
In my case , the sensors gave out after a couple of years .
But , the lights were good ones , made of metal and glass , so my husband held onto them .
Clean out the glass area
My husband said I should make them into mini planters!
I cleaned them off and brought them outside.
Add rocks (for drainage) and dirt
I put some rocks in the bottom of the glass area to allow for some drainage.
Next , add some plants or flowers and some dirt to support them .
Plant your flowers
Fill each light with pretty flowers and then stand these beautiful little planters along your walkway, outside your porch, or anywhere that needs a little life!
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Or you can use your creativity for a special occasion. We certainly have amassed
lots of options. Try a different one each time i.e. plants for daytime Lights for
evening. Have fun.
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Have you thought about putting glass beads in the bottom and battery tealights? Beautiful for an evening backyard party!
Have you thought to put silk flowers instead no watering and some look like real flowers I usually add a few within my containers.
I would like to know how to make the glass flowers