20 *Genius* Dollar Tree Solar Light Hacks! ☀️

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  • Sharing 20 Dollar Tree DIY solar light hacks! These decorating ideas will help you light up your outdoor space on a budget. Thank you for watching!
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  • @maryscott_50
    @maryscott_50 2 года назад +68

    Buy the bell glass shades at thrift stores or garage sales instead of retail hardware stores. Thanks for these fun ideas!

    • @ChicOnTheCheap
      @ChicOnTheCheap  2 года назад +8

      Great idea!

    • @pamrush8245
      @pamrush8245 Год назад

      @@ChicOnTheCheap bbbnñl lol

    • @tanyac.c.macbean4707
      @tanyac.c.macbean4707 Год назад +7

      If you see a discarded ceiling fan on the side of the road, they often have the bell shades. An added bonus, you can make dragon flies out of the blades!

  • @jodytomanek
    @jodytomanek 2 года назад +5

    Those little ghost lights are freaking adorable! Love them.

  • @lennon1331
    @lennon1331 Год назад +13

    Great Ideas, I'm a 70yr old disabled Irish/Scot living in England who can still do bits and bobs especially in my beloved wee garden and I love Solar lights especially the cheap and cheerful lights like above, so thank you for all the new ideas. Looking forward to trying some of your hacks. Thank You.😎👏👏👏☘☘☘👏👏👏😎

    • @kwaichangcaine8234
      @kwaichangcaine8234 11 месяцев назад +1

      Irish man living in the Chicago area 👋 hey bro

  • @dyoung2739
    @dyoung2739 2 года назад +19

    DTree should regularly sponsor you. These ideas are awesome ❤!

    • @nancybarrett6266
      @nancybarrett6266 2 года назад +2

      Yes ma'am. From your lips to Dt managment team we all agree
      Congratulations on your new home
      Maybe we'll get to see all the amazing special touches you'll be doing. How exciting I know it's going to be amazing prayers it will always filled with love.

  • @Kc-dq7zj
    @Kc-dq7zj 2 года назад +234

    Everything turned out SO cool!! It blows my mind that you can see random items at the dollar tree (or any where) and come up with all the cute thing you do. I wish my brain could do that!

    • @dawnhutchinson992
      @dawnhutchinson992 2 года назад +5

      Me too!!

    • @ChicOnTheCheap
      @ChicOnTheCheap  2 года назад +8

      Thank you so much!

    • @lisajames8653
      @lisajames8653 2 года назад +3

      ❤️🤍❤️

    • @JANEEDISTURBED
      @JANEEDISTURBED 2 года назад +16

      You may be underestimating yourself, or downplaying the possibility of your abilities. I bet you can surprise yourself by coming up with some idea/ideas just by walking into a DT.
      Look around, and as you're doing so and seeing all the things they have,, something will trigger an amazing idea(s)! I don't believe a person has to be a master at crafting or really any level of art etc. And I don't believe a person cannot use their imagination to imagine something and create it (unless it required an architect or electrician etc. to finish a complex project).
      I do believe many people among those who always say they "cannot", they limit themselves. They don't give themselves enough credit. And until they TRY their hand at something, how will they ever know what they're capable of?! And it does (and can) take more than once to get something the way a person wants. Practice makes perfect. Even those who have done crafting and art for years (myself included) need practice at a lot of various things they imagine or wish to try. And not everyone who has crafted or creates art, etc. makes something on the first try. Some have blocks they find themselves in.
      I guarantee you can use your own imagination. And in doing so, I guarantee you can create something, anything you put your mind and effort into. And once finished with the first! You'll never stop! All it takes is some inspiration and motivation. Maybe by thinking about something you would like to have in your own home. Something you could use or maybe need? Something similar to something you've seen another person has?
      Go around and window shop! Look at various things in different stores. Whatever the store is and may carry. You'll see some things you really like and can only window shop for. So look at these things and imagine you have whatever it is you are looking at. Then think about how YOU YOURSELF CAN recreate that same thing! You'll definitely surprise yourself. And oftentimes, you'll imagine recreating something you see, yet include a way to make it different (it slightly) to fit your needs it liking.
      Don't beat yourself up about it. And definitely don't give up if something doesn't seem to go right. Sometimes mess ups can be fixed, while at other times, the mess ups can actually work into whatever it is you are doing.
      Also, a helpful tip. *One man's trash is another's treasure.* Believe you me, art is in everything, everywhere, all around Us.

    • @susanlawson5926
      @susanlawson5926 2 года назад +1

      I totally agree!! Thank goodness her mind does LOL

  • @philipmartin2622
    @philipmartin2622 11 месяцев назад +22

    I have recommended having several solar lights that can be brought inside during power outages. This is probably the cheapest emergency lighting you can buy and is much cheaper than flashlights and batteries if only minimal lighting is needed.

    • @h.a.barker412
      @h.a.barker412 10 месяцев назад +3

      I have some set aside that I haven't pulled the tab out of the battery and save them for emergency lighting 😊

    • @ElectricAngel181
      @ElectricAngel181 4 месяца назад

      Thank you Thats a great idea 💡 ❤

  • @robertlee8400
    @robertlee8400 Год назад +5

    Me , my uncle & all of my cousins had trouble finding are boat dock once the sun went down , so we got solar lights & solar rope lights that change colors or you can manually change the color & set it for that specific color . We pick a color for that night & stick with it , we loaded the boat dock up with them & now it looks like a 70s disco club & now we know it’s are dock from a far distance like well over 3/4s a mile away , looks so cool .

  • @AngieWade
    @AngieWade 2 года назад +2

    My favorite was the ghost. How adorable!

  • @altheamcnabb2829
    @altheamcnabb2829 2 года назад +3

    PUTTING THEM IN THE GLASS BOWLS IS GENIOUS! Best one yet!

  • @crystalpoole1560
    @crystalpoole1560 2 года назад +3

    Every single one of them was BRILLIANT!

  • @shannon_w.
    @shannon_w. 2 года назад +19

    Last year I got 6 of the flicker solar lights. I live in a condo on the top floor and my deck has no light! So when I got the flicker lights I cable tied them to my railing and they looked great and I got sooo many compliments on them from all of my neighbors and everyone tried to get but they were sold out by the time they got to the store.

  • @vbickford
    @vbickford 2 месяца назад +1

    I am very happy that I found your channel! I've seen dollar store hacks before, but they all looked cheap and gaudy. Your designs are instead practical, decent looking, and there's even room to put my own, personal spin on some. Thank you!

  • @angelahaskell7850
    @angelahaskell7850 Год назад +3

    All your ideas are fantastic!! My favorite was the colorful vases, towards the end, and you make step lights...those are beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing your creations!

  • @lavonX1
    @lavonX1 Год назад +3

    That acrylic picture frame mounting idea is off the hook... Love that!!!

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 6 дней назад +1

    Really liked the 1st idea! One thing that you may have mentioned is the lights itself.
    When the lights go out, & they will, here is the fix. 1st, take the housing apart. Remove the old batteries & replace them with new rechargeable batteries.
    Next is get some 300+ grit wet/dry sandpaper & sand the photovolic lens. Wet a paper towel & clean off the lens then dry it. Then get some clear fingernail polish & "paint" the lens & let it dry. You will then have a better than new solar light. 😊😊😊

  • @happycamper1567
    @happycamper1567 2 года назад +3

    So many cute ideas! I really love the pumpkins and ghosts 👻.

  • @dineenhilliard8378
    @dineenhilliard8378 11 месяцев назад +11

    The exact same solar lights are only $1 at the Dollar general. Love your ideas❤

  • @wasdaddan
    @wasdaddan 9 месяцев назад +12

    First hack can also be done with old CD-DVD's instead of (buying) mirrors. Very cool hacks, subd.

  • @LUCKEY11202.
    @LUCKEY11202. Год назад +5

    What a great video! Love all the hacks,but my favorite was the solar lights on the Shepard hook in the garden. Thank you, so much fun to watch.❤

  • @kaymelton8894
    @kaymelton8894 Год назад +1

    You are THE Queen of crafting!!

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble 2 года назад +8

    I'm so excited to see what amazing things you created today with the solar lights.

  • @ks7343
    @ks7343 2 года назад +1

    Sarah Jane! You impress me so much! All of these look cute! I'm going to see what our DT has, and what I can adapt for our home!

  • @EmunahFL
    @EmunahFL 2 года назад

    The very last idea - the Christmas ornaments - made out of the bowls... Perfection! I think that's *_my_* favorite.

  • @jenniferingram4861
    @jenniferingram4861 2 года назад +32

    No way to pick a favorite! So inventive and out of the box. Thanks for easy ideas and tips!

  • @debfranke4303
    @debfranke4303 Год назад

    Oh my gosh! Not the same old tired ideas for solar lights. You're wonderful.

  • @samschil1835
    @samschil1835 2 года назад +4

    Lovin' the glass orb!

  • @leese.23
    @leese.23 2 года назад +5

    I always love your videos Sarah Jane, but you're solar light videos are always a hit with me. Well done!

  • @tempieroberts4712
    @tempieroberts4712 2 года назад +1

    I'd like to 'LIKE' this once again and again for every excellent idea.

  • @gailrhodes2859
    @gailrhodes2859 2 года назад +3

    The hanging lantern was my favorite

  • @cherwilkes4564
    @cherwilkes4564 2 года назад

    Can't say enough how much I love all of these ideas

  • @JuneWilson-nq9yn
    @JuneWilson-nq9yn Год назад

    I was blown away by ALL of your hacks, but my two favorites were the pumpkins and the the christmas ornament made out of two large clear bowls glued together with solar light on top, painted gold!

  • @susanlukaszewski4600
    @susanlukaszewski4600 2 года назад +1

    Love them all. Great ideas for sure for anywhere. Thank you.

  • @pamelamcdermott7716
    @pamelamcdermott7716 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Sara Jane, I love all of your ideas. I can't wait to see you decorate your home when you get it. Thank you again for sharing. God Bless.

  • @beverlycopes2
    @beverlycopes2 2 года назад +2

    Love these ideas. I think my favorite was that last one with the bowls. Thank you for your videos.

  • @JeanStAubin-nl9uo
    @JeanStAubin-nl9uo 2 года назад

    Solar lights are my favorite! These are wonderful hacks. I would have to say that my favorite is the ghost. Thank you Sara Jane!

  • @beckymills9284
    @beckymills9284 2 года назад

    Who knew about the endless ways to use solar lights! Great ideas! Thanks

  • @kristingorman5172
    @kristingorman5172 2 года назад +1

    Great new ideas with the solar lights .

  • @joycesegers5578
    @joycesegers5578 Год назад +3

    I loved so many of them, but my favorite was the ghost! 👻 So cute!

  • @krystademilio1256
    @krystademilio1256 2 года назад +3

    One of my favorite things about your channel were your home decor tours. I understand you don't want to do them anymore but I wish your old home decor tours were not taken off the channel. I miss them!

    • @ChicOnTheCheap
      @ChicOnTheCheap  2 года назад +4

      Hi there! Hopefully I will be able to do more of those when I get a home this summer. It's been difficult decorating an apartment bc I moved three times in the past 2 years but I would love to get back to doing some of that on my channel. I really enjoyed them too!

  • @janefisher576
    @janefisher576 Год назад

    Loved these hacks, especially the pumpkin, ghost and Christmas ornaments.

  • @curly73ful
    @curly73ful 2 года назад +5

    I love the Christmas ornaments. I'm definitely trying this for the holidays

  • @trinagolas9504
    @trinagolas9504 2 года назад

    Bravo SJ! Fantastic!

  • @mr.hanger
    @mr.hanger Год назад +1

    I love solar stuff! I bought a rope light from Harbor freight for $7 and now I have about 20 of them. This video definitely gave me some ideas to use them on.

  • @EweTube4
    @EweTube4 2 года назад

    Sara Jane you have out done yourself! Thank you for all the fun ideas!

  • @user-uz7is6nn9v
    @user-uz7is6nn9v 11 месяцев назад +2

    Small glass orbs are my favorite 🤩

  • @purpledancerbmw5279
    @purpledancerbmw5279 Год назад +2

    So talented. Your parents must be proud!

  • @armidabrooks8358
    @armidabrooks8358 Год назад

    Sara Jane, you are so clever! I'd love to see how you decorate your home. Love to watch your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @j.m.7056
    @j.m.7056 2 года назад

    Wow! Your creativity is boundless! There are several terrific projects I will make!

  • @shellycoon7674
    @shellycoon7674 2 года назад +10

    Thank you for the great ideas. Hey, you can never have enough light at night to light up your path. Anyway, the 2 bowls glued together like a big ornament was my favorite, they were really pretty.

  • @andrewduran4320
    @andrewduran4320 2 года назад

    the jack o lantern solar light decorations were cute

  • @cynthiaswain4070
    @cynthiaswain4070 Год назад

    I've done a few for years, but you knocked it out of the park!! Wonderful!

  • @sharonsmithcambridge176
    @sharonsmithcambridge176 Год назад

    Okay… your last projects blew my mind!! Thank you for this FANTASTIC ideas!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @BathtubJenn
    @BathtubJenn Год назад

    These solar lights are the best deal ever. I also loved the Holiday light bulb ones. The mirror light hack is a great one! We use them everywhere. Great ideas!

  • @yolandamedina2828
    @yolandamedina2828 2 года назад

    Good morning Sara Jane, enjoying my ☕️ with you video. You’re the Queen for solar light ideas. Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas. Have a lovely day 💐

  • @susanwisniewski6821
    @susanwisniewski6821 2 года назад

    So many wonderful ideas, I can't choose a favorite, I love them all.

  • @juanitaayala6056
    @juanitaayala6056 Год назад

    There are so many favorites,, the ghost and the ornament. Definitely will use for my garden.

  • @mztrayce3077
    @mztrayce3077 2 года назад

    Oh, my, I love the solar orbs! Great inspiration. Thanks.

  • @BlueBella-ue4qu
    @BlueBella-ue4qu 5 месяцев назад

    You should call your show CLASSY CHIC ON THE CHEAP! There are lots of DIY/Walmart/Hobby Lobby crafting programs on RUclips. Yours are in a CLASS by themselves! Excellent ideas. Great quality.❤ You rock!

  • @LovingMySelf77
    @LovingMySelf77 2 года назад

    These ideas are all amazing,I LOVED LOVED LOVED them all.

  • @sourgrapes7301
    @sourgrapes7301 Год назад

    I love your work. My mom and I watch and do these for fun.

  • @ellashaffer7803
    @ellashaffer7803 2 года назад

    The Christmas ornament is so pretty.

  • @krazyskibunney
    @krazyskibunney Год назад

    Genius!! What I like the most is that you showed what they look like lit up!
    This was my 1st solar light video I will be back! 😊

  • @cynthiarobinson3048
    @cynthiarobinson3048 Год назад

    The mirror idea is awesome. During a heavy snow storm in the N. E. a few yrs ago, I was stuck in my mothers mobile home (she was hospitalized) but lit candles and placed them on shelves attached to wall mounted mirrors. The lighting was FABULOUS. This was done on either side of the main living/dining area and it worked extremely well.
    MIRRORS REALLY BOOST THE LIGHTING.

  • @imjustsayny
    @imjustsayny 2 года назад +5

    OUTSTANDING! I’m a Halloween girl myself so I LOVED the ghost and pumpkins. But I also thought the colored vases were awesome. Definitely going to make some of these.

  • @julieann5196
    @julieann5196 2 года назад

    Thanks Sara Jane for sharing all these very creative ways to use solar lights.

  • @ilemsanmartin996
    @ilemsanmartin996 2 года назад +11

    Amazing Solar Lights Video Girl!
    Definitely saving this tutorial for future reference.
    Love the one with the Bowls used them for Christmas. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @tracygingrich9312
    @tracygingrich9312 Год назад

    I cannot tell you my favorite one because I absolutely loved them all!!!! Thank you for the fantabulous ideas for lighting up the nights!!!! I hope to try some of these ideas soon!

  • @annacooremans485
    @annacooremans485 2 года назад +1

    Wow I love your solar light video! So creative and my favorite were the Christmas orchestras!

  • @catherinecoburn-vi1qc
    @catherinecoburn-vi1qc Год назад

    Absolutely loved all of these ideas, especially the large globes!

  • @l.medina6251
    @l.medina6251 10 месяцев назад +1

    You've got some ideas I've never seen before!! Thank you!! Well done!!

  • @doorsaholic324
    @doorsaholic324 2 года назад

    Congratulations!! Happy Birthday Paisley!!

  • @mellodym5931
    @mellodym5931 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos! My favorite is the ghost. Soooo cute!! Thanks for sharing all the ideas.

  • @vickiemorgan8654
    @vickiemorgan8654 Год назад

    Oh my gosh... I can't believe what you have did with the solar lights
    I love the solar lights for the steps.. I ❤️ love the clear and the color ones
    I really loved all of them
    Thanks for sharing these great ideas.. God bless ..

  • @kimbrown226
    @kimbrown226 Год назад

    I’m so jealous (and appreciative) of how your brain works and your visionary abilities. Such neat ideas! I think I’m officially obsessed with your videos.

  • @berniceward3185
    @berniceward3185 2 года назад +2

    Great Ideas!!!
    I loved them all, but my most favorites were the Christmas Orbs, the one with the colorful vases and the one using the clear picture frame.
    Thank you for sharing:)

  • @pigeon-mu7fk
    @pigeon-mu7fk Год назад

    Wow, everything you created is stylish and tastful...truly amazing...love your easy directions and extra suggestions. WELL DONE !!!!!

  • @GinaKayLandis
    @GinaKayLandis 9 месяцев назад +2

    Best solar light craft video I have seen. Thank you!

  • @desmondehoppie4758
    @desmondehoppie4758 Год назад

    Clever. The mirror idea to reflect the light is great. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

  • @lorettafaulkner1194
    @lorettafaulkner1194 Год назад

    I love all your solar light ideas. I have some of my stairs and along the walkway I'm going to Interchange them to some of your ideas. Congratulations on your new house that God blesses you with

  • @lroadwithin
    @lroadwithin Год назад +3

    I just remember that I have very light blue color mason jars. This would be a good idea for my mason jars.

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 2 года назад

    Watch at the end of season for solar stake light sales. In January I purchased a dozen solar lights with the multicolored LEDs and a 6” clear bubble plastic stake. Removing the bottom inverted stake I slipped the lights over the fiberglass driveway marker poles. At sundown for a couple hours the stakes are illuminated with lights allowing people and animals to see the stakes and the former to be aware of the pathways.
    Thanks for sharing this insightful collection of tips and tricks. Cheers

  • @rebeccadietrich8925
    @rebeccadietrich8925 2 года назад +2

    These are all so awesome looking! I grabbed some turquoise jars last summer and they made amazing patio lights.

  • @cindynichols1342
    @cindynichols1342 Год назад

    LOVE IT! Thank you!! I will be busy this weekend! Really love the rainbow lights!!

  • @mjd4157
    @mjd4157 Год назад

    All your ideas using the solar light were excellent and easy to create. Each project was a high-end idea. 👍👍👍👍

  • @lorypeercy3977
    @lorypeercy3977 2 года назад +1

    You are so creative!!! They are all adorable projects

  • @GIMJ-y111
    @GIMJ-y111 Год назад

    I love doing this type of stuff with my kids

  • @yvonnelewis4888
    @yvonnelewis4888 Год назад

    Such great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing! I live in the country and struggle to keep reflectors or lights near my driveway without them being uprooted by the county mowers. Putting these lights on tall stakes, will ensure they are visible on the road at night, and don’t get wiped out by mowers!

  • @dianejohnson9904
    @dianejohnson9904 Год назад

    I haven’t been this excited about a craft video in forever! There are so many neat ideas I have to try.

  • @A.Alverio
    @A.Alverio Год назад

    Love the bowls ornaments because you came giant tree ornaments cheap if you use your creative ideas for
    outside Christmas tree etc...

  • @swlehmann4551
    @swlehmann4551 2 года назад

    My favorite is using the utility holder!!! I want to cut it in half to put on the fence line in our backyard. Also want to put so.e o. The side of the garage. All of these ideas were awesome. Thank you for sharing all of these.

  • @andreagonyeaurodriguez4831
    @andreagonyeaurodriguez4831 2 года назад

    I love the idea using the colorful plastic vases! Id do that!

  • @BeckyA59
    @BeckyA59 2 года назад +5

    Wow so many great ideas! I love the little hanging lanterns (and pumpkins!) Solar is tricky up here in Washington but they do well in the summer, in winter they run out of steam pretty quickly

  • @tassolovesar15s
    @tassolovesar15s 7 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome, just awesome!
    Thank you!!!

  • @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539
    @cynthiaakacyndsmith6539 Год назад

    These are all super doable! I am liking most of them.

  • @Belle-uv5kn
    @Belle-uv5kn 2 года назад

    Some of those would look beautiful on patio tables.

  • @rmiller8000
    @rmiller8000 Год назад

    I finally found something from your Dollar Tree videos that our store has. Those textured glass jars with the brass lid.

  • @angeliquecameron373
    @angeliquecameron373 2 года назад

    I mean. Wow. .so.impressed
    And I was pleasantly surprised with the solar light 👻. That's soool precious

  • @yolandaarroyo3852
    @yolandaarroyo3852 Год назад

    Love the hanging solar light idea, it does look high end!

  • @LisaAngel1968
    @LisaAngel1968 Год назад

    I love solar lights! All of these ideas are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing them! I would have to say the ornaments are my favorite! So cute!!

  • @elizabethwhite2658
    @elizabethwhite2658 3 дня назад

    Thank you for sharing. Love everything you done ❤❤❤❤