The Dazzling Dollar Tree DIY That’ll Light Up Your Outdoor Entertaining Space
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To elevate the ambiance of your entertaining area, including beautiful outdoor lighting is a must. It’s not necessary for it to cost a lot, though. Dollar Tree carries the supplies to create DIY hangable light orbs that look as magical as they sound.
Making the Most of Dollar Tree Supplies
Dollar Tree sells an array of supplies that can be used to create these magical light orbs. Some of the essential items you’ll need include:
- Hanging Wire Planters
- LED String Lights
- Cable Ties
With these basic supplies, you can create a stunning and eye-catching centerpiece for your outdoor entertaining space.
Upgrading Your DIY Project
While the basic supplies are a great starting point, you can also upgrade them creatively with other items like:

- Faux greenery to give your light orbs a more natural look
- Spray paint to change the color of your planters
- Cable ties to secure the planters together
- Fairy lights to decorate your garden
- Wire flower baskets to make feature garden lights
- Battery-operated fairy lights for outdoor use
- Zip ties to attach the battery pack to the inside of the orb
- Hot glue to attach artificial leaves to the wires
- Floral garlands to give the orbs a garden look
Creating Multiple Globes
You can create multiple globes to set the mood and add a touch of magic to your outdoor entertaining space. Decide on the vibe you’re going for and choose the right color scheme for your lights. With multiple globes, you can create a stunning and eye-catching display that will impress your guests.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Transform planters into the prettiest orb lights for your backyard:
- Unhook the chains from your planters and set them aside.
- Decide whether or not you’d like to change the color of your planters. You can spray paint them silver or gold for a more elegant look.
- Place an upside-down planter on top of the other one, creating a globe. Secure them together by wrapping cable ties around the wires where they meet.
- Snip off the ends so that it looks like polished outdoor decor.
- Add batteries to the string lights, then wrap them all around the orb. You can attach the battery pack to the inside of the piece using zip ties.
- Repeat these steps until all of your globes are put together and covered with lights.
- If you’d like to give the orbs more of a garden look, you can hot glue artificial leaves to their wires or twist floral garlands around them.
- Clip on the planter chains and your gorgeous light-up orbs will be ready to go.
Tips and Variations
- Consider using solar lights as an alternative to string lights for a more eco-friendly option.
- Use fairy lights to decorate your garden and create a whimsical ambiance.
- Experiment with different colors and patterns to create a unique look that suits your style.
Conclusion
Creating DIY hangable light orbs from Dollar Tree supplies is a fun and creative way to elevate your outdoor entertaining space. With a few basic supplies and some creative upgrades, you can create a stunning and eye-catching centerpiece that will impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or a winter holiday party, these magical light orbs are sure to add a touch of magic to your outdoor entertaining space.

References:
- “10 DIY Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Space” by The Spruce
- “10 Ways to Use Dollar Store Items for a Magical Ambiance” by Apartment Therapy
- “DIY Hanging Light Orbs from Dollar Tree” by The DIY Network
Additional Resources:
- Dollar Tree: www.dollartree.com
- The Spruce: www.thespruce.com
- Apartment Therapy: www.apartmenttherapy.com
- The DIY Network: www.diynetwork.com





