Mason-jar lanterns — a 20-minute project.

Materials

• Mason jar (any size)
• Battery-operated fairy lights OR tea lights
• Optional: sand or pebbles for base, twine for decoration

Steps

1. Clean and dry the jar
2. Add 1 inch of sand or pebbles to base (optional — stabilises and diffuses)
3. Place tea light or coil fairy lights inside
4. Turn on lights
5. Optional: tie twine around neck; add tag

Cluster three jars for a centrepiece. Outdoors or in.