Here are eighteen of the best DIY outdoor lighting ideas…

Make Your Own Outdoor Candle Lantern – This clever lantern is super cheap to make and requires very little effort. It will create ambient lighting for any garden occasion. Make a cluster of them and create a real centre piece.

How To Make A Mason Jar Solar Lamp – No need for batteries or electric, after the initial investment, these are powered purely by the SUN. You could even get your hands on some coloured mason jars and experiment with colours.

Make Your Own Ice Lanterns –

These cool ice lanterns not only provide light for your back yard get together, but also a lovely winter scent. They look stunning too! (Pictured right)

How To Make Magical Paper Star Lanterns – These will make any old space feel enchanted and beautiful. You don’s have to have a massive back yard for these, they would make the smallest of patio’s look incredible. Why not hang them high in a tree to get a dramatic effect.

Make An Outdoor Indoor Lamp – Why not make your outside space feel like indoors, the perfect way to achieve this would be creating this fabulous outdoor lamp.

How To Make Wine Bottle Tiki Torches – These funky tiki torches are dead simple to make, and can make great outside lighting around your patio or table. By using left over wine bottles, you are recycling too!

How To Make A Twine Ball Light Garland – Thisfun craft idea can be tailored to your own tastes and would look great hung up around the garden table or in a tree.

Make Your Own Tiki Torch Holding Bracket – This great DIY shows how to make a sturdy bracket for your tiki torch, these can be placed onto your back yard fence to make great lighting and lovely features.

How To Make Glowing Outdoor Orbs – All you need is Opaque glass shades from a second hand shop and some Christmas lights to make these incredible glass orbs. Dot a few around the garden and they will create the most perfect glowing effect.

Make Your Own Tin Can Lanterns – With a few simple instructions and materials you will find lying around the house, you too can make these pretty vintage tin can lanterns. A quick and easy way of lighting your back yard.

How To Make Sun Jar Lights – These are another version of the DIY  about solar powered lights in mason jars, this particular post details how to make the light more ambient and look like a delicate glowing sun. Just one of many effects to experiment with….

How To Make Outdoor Plastic Bottle Lights – These are simple to make and really cool to look at, the design is original and almost looks like a tree or plant.

Make Your Own Floating Candle Light – This post gives a whole list of really inspiring tips and ideas for garden parties, the lighting part is really interesting, it details how to make some stylish floating candle lights.

How To Make Your Own Glowing Garden Ball – This will make any back yard stand out amongst its neighbours, by using a colour pallet to your own tastes and style these could really be a stand out feature in the daytime and stunning lighting when dark.

Make Your Own Citronella Candles – These are inexpensive, but effective when it comes to warning off those little pests in the night time air allowing you to enjoy a summers eve in peace.

Make Your Own Cup Cake Lights – This neat idea only needs two materials, some fairy lights or bulbs and some cute cup cake cases from your kitchen cupboard. Perfect for an outside party.

How To Make Wine Glass Candle Lightshades – These can be scattered across the table and will make original tones and shades of light. Why not get creative and design these as you like, whether that be painting, stencilling or printing…..

Make Your Own Paper Bag Lanterns – Create your own designs on a standard paper bag, place a candle in and start lighting your back yard inexpensively with beautiful effects.

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1. A sunscreen station! Keep sunscreen and bug spray on hand for your guests. (Image Via: Catch My Party. )

2. Use washi tape for name tags! So easy and removable (More Via Jentertaining).

3. No more ice cream scooping! Slice the ice cream instead (More Via: Real Simple).

4. Such a fun way to serve ice cream so that it’s ready to go when guests arrive!  Helps keep it cold too (More Via: PNP Flowers Inc. )

6. Or Pre-scoop ice cream and keep it in the freezer (Via: simplystated.realsimple )

7. Drop a mini marshmallow in the bottom of a cone to keep ice cream from leaking out (More Via Martha Stewart.)

8. Use frozen berries instead of ice so the drinks don’t get watered down, it looks cool, and they end up having a little treat at the bottom of their glass! (More Via: Red Book Mag)

9. Make your own balloon-ice. Frozen water balloons to keep drinks cool! (Via:  A Subtle Revelry. )

10. Chill wine quickly with ice water and salt (Via: peachycanyonblog).

11. Tie a bottle opener to the drink tub or cooler.

12. Keep insects out of drinks by topping glasses with patterned cupcake liners

13. Provide aS’mores bar for family and friends (Via Wedding Bells)

14. Nacho cups: mess-free, individual and no worry of double dipping! (Via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

15. Use ice cream cones as an edible bowl for fruit salad! (Via Ko-Ko-Ko Kids)

16. Great way to serve watermelon….as a pop! (Via: A Pretty Life in the Suburbs. )

17. Use ketchup to write your guests’ meat doneness preferences for the person manning the grill.

18. Make an ice block for punch — it melts slower on a hot day and waters down the punch less (Recipe Via: Saveur).

19. If it gets too hot or if the kids need something to do, make a homemade sprinkler or provide other outdoor activities for kids play (Via Making Memories With Your Kids)

20 Use laundry hampers as extra garbage cans for trash and recycling at party. Makes clean up so much easier (Via: In My Own Style. )

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1. Adirondack Chair from One Pallet

Tutorial: One-Pallet Chair Via Instructables

Tutorial: Better Homes and Gardens.

2. Outdoor Pallet Lounge

Tutorial: Outdoor Patio Furniture from Pallets Via Sassy Sparrow

3. Pallet Bench & Gabion Table

Tutorial: Pallet Bench & Gabion Table via Apieceofrainbow.com

4. Wooden Pallet Chillout Lounge

Tutorial: Wooden Pallet Chillout Lounge Via frecklesandfluff.com

5. Pallet Wine Bar

Tutorial: 2 pallets + 3 pavers + white paint = a great outdoor shelf, bar or garden table.

6. Pallet Fold Down Outdoor Bar

Photo Credit: Custom Patio Bar

Tutorial via: this Old House

7. Pallet Bar Table and Stools

Tutorial: Pallet Bar/Table Via stackeddesign.blogspot.fr

8. Pallet Swing Bed

Tutorial: DIY Pallet Swing Bed Via themerrythought.com

9. Outdoor Pallet Dining Set

Tutorial: Entire Dining Set from Recycled Pallets Via Brit.Co

10. PVC Pallet Day Bed

Tutorial: The Pallet Daybed Via ondawaytosomewhere.blogspot.com.au

11. Modular Sectional Corner Lounge

Tutorial: DIY Modular Sectional – Corner Piece Plans Via shanty-2-chic.com

12. Pallet wood patio chair

Tutorial: Pallet wood patio chair build Via funkyjunkinteriors.net

13. Outdoor Pallet Sofa

Tutorial: Outdoor Pallet Sofa Via theironstonenest.com

14. Patio Day Bed

Tutorial: Pallet Project: Patio Day Bed Via lovelygreens.com

15. DIY Succulent Pallet Table

Tutorial: DIY Succulent Pallet Table Via faroutflora.com

16. Pallet Picnic Table

Tutorial: Pallet Picnic Table Via ana-white.com

17. Pallet Swing Chair

Tutorial: Pallet Swing Chair Via instructables.com

18. DIY pallet end table

Tutorial: Instructables.

19. DIY outdoor furniture set

Tutorial via Place of My Taste.

20. DIY Pallet Gardening Table

Tutorial via Jenna Burger.

21. DIY Pallet Gardening Tool Organizer

Tutorial via Our Little Acre.

22.DIY Outdoor Paracord Laced Hanging Pallet Chair

Tutorial Via: Instructables.

23. Outdoor Pallet Playhouse

Tutorial Via: Instructables.

The Sandbox is great for outdoor fun, Click for DIY Tutorial HERE

20+ Pallet Home Decorating and Furniture DIY Projects and Tutorials

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20+ Creative DIY Pallet Storage Ideas and Projects

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1. DIY Cornhole Board Tutorial

Cornhole is a fun bean bag toss game that can be played by the entire family. A few years ago my husband and I made our own corn hole boards and corn bags and I shared the tutorial on my blog. The boards and bags are still going strong, and I look forward to playing again this summer.

2. DIY Outdoor Dominoes Tutorial

Iron & Twine has a fantastic tutorial for creating the DIY Lawn Dominoes. I love that she used different shades of blue! These would make an excellent wedding gift.

3. DIY Backyard Kerplunk

This was my favorite game as a kid! All you need to make this oversized Kerplunk game is a 2×4, 4×4, wire netting, bamboo garden stakes, and plastic balls. Find the full step-by-step tutorial on All Parenting.

4. DIY Backyard Jenga Tutorial

There are several outdoor jenga game tutorials available on the web, but this one is my favorite! This YouTube tutorial by DIY Dork shows how to create a DIY Outdoor Jenga Game AND a cute box/stand to go with it.

5. DIY Giant Matching Memory Game

Studio DIY created a giant matching memory game using cork tiles, stencils, and spray paint. She includes her free printable stencils as part of her tutorial!

6. DIY Outdoor Stone Tic-Tac-Toe Game

This is definitely something the kids can help you make! Chicken Scratch blog painted river rocks to resemble bees and ladybugs (for the X’s and O’s) and used a tree stump as her tic-tac-toe game board. If you want a more traditional game board follow Design Dining & Diapers tutorial.

7. DIY Marble Toss Game

Pretty Handy Girl has an excellent tutorial for creating an outdoor marble toss game. Bonus: This game is a sneaky way to ensure kids will be practicing their addition over the summer!

8. Outdoor Twister Tutorial

Create a temporary lawn twister game using a stencil made from a cardboard box and four different colors of spray paint. Postcards from the Ridge has the full tutorial for you!

9. How to Make a Water Blob

Keep your kids entertained all day by creating a backyard “water blob”. This temporary water pillow is a great way to keep toddlers entertained for hours. Find the full tutorial on Homemade Toast.

10. DIY PVC Pipe Water Table 

This project takes about two hours to make but will most likely provide a summer’s worth of fun! Check out the full tutorial on Instructables.

11. Ladder Golf Tutorial

Ladder golf is a fun family game that is easy to make yourself. All that’s needed are some PVC pipes, tennis balls, and rope. Mom Endeavors has the full step-by-step tutorial for you!

12. DIY Paleontologist Ice Block

Freeze small toys layer by layer in a plastic container and allow give your budding paleontologists some tools to free their treasures. Macaroni Kid gives some helpful safety tips in this tutorial.

13. Oversized Outdoor LCR Dice Game

LCR is a fast paced dice game that is fun and easy enough for small children to play. DIY Show Off has the full tutorial on her blog explaining how to make the game and how to play!

14. DIY Yard Yahtzee

Take this classic game outdoors! Momtastic has a fantastic tutorial for DIY Yard Yahtzee that shows how to make your own yard yahtzee set using wood blocks and a woodburning tool. This is a great tutorial for those who do not own a lot of power tools.

If you own a chop saw, check out this DIY Outdoor Dice tutorial by Blue I Style.

15. Outdoor Connect Four Tutorial

Building this outdoor version of a beloved classic takes a few more power tools than some of the other games mentioned. However, this tutorial is easy to follow and includes helpful step-by-step pictures. This would make an amazing wedding or housewarming gift!

16. DIY Kubb Tutorial

Kubb, also knowing as Viking Chess, is a fun lawn game that is sort of like a cross between horseshoes and bowling. Two teams play against each other, making it perfect for large family gatherings and outdoor barbecues. To build your own Kubb set, check out this tutorial on the Dallas Moms Blog.

17. DIY Ring Toss Game Tutorial

With a few supplies from the hardware store and a drill, you can create this cute DIY Ring Toss game. Mom Endeavors has the full and easy tutorial.

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Spring Time Tic-Tac-Toe

Use rocks and a tree stump to create a fun outdoor version on Tic-Tac-Toe. via chickenscratchny

Landscaping Natural Playspaces for Children

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Outdoor Play Area

DIY Sand And Water Table

Make a sand and water table with a thrift store kitchen sink and palette wood. Kids will love it.

Cute Outdoor Play Kitchen

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Painted Stepping Stones In Backyard For Hopscotch Game

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Giant Bubbles Outdoor Fun for Kids

Fill a tuff tray with water, add fairy liquid, and use a hula hoop to create a really big bubble. source

DIY Musical Kids Outdoor Play Area

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DIY Tire Teeter Totter

This tire teeter totter would make a great outdoor play area for your kids to enjoy this summer! via sugarbeecrafts

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DIY Umbrella Stand – Make sure that your umbrella is secure this summer with a sturdy wine barrel stand.

Pallet Loungers – Relax in style with this wonderful DIY that even novice crafters can build. With just a couple of pallets and a few basic tools you can lounge the day away.

Homemade Garden Stones – Turn your own devastation into something beautiful! If you’ve smashed one of your favorite tea cups recently, all is not lost…you can up-cycle the broken pieces into stepping stone art for your garden!

How To Build A Cedar Potting Bench – This is a fantastic little weekend project that’s easy and hassle free…you don’t need any special woodworking skills, just a little bit of DIY know-how!

Hammock Swing Tutorial – Picture this: lazily swinging the afternoon away under a blue sky, with a cold drink in hand. Summer doesn’t get much better than that!

Concrete Garden Planters – Add texture and charm to your outside space with these homemade concrete planters.

Candle Lantern Walkway Lights – Create a stunningly original garden walkway with nothing but a tuna can, a votive and some spray paint. Intrigued? Check out the full tutorial here!

DIY Upcycled Outdoor Beverage Station – Serve up soft drinks and adult beverages in style and become the most sought-after backyard barbecue host with the help of this nifty outdoor bar.

Mosaic Tile Outdoor Table – This homemade mosaic tile table has a beautiful artisan feel. It’s simple to make but it’s engineered to hold up in any weather…perfect for outside!

How To Make A Chandelier Planter – Allow your foliage to take center stage with this artistic idea. Using a salvaged chandelier you can replace the traditional hanging baskets and display your plants in an interesting and unique way!

Install A Day Bed For Your Patio – For the ultimate in relaxing comfort a garden daybed is hard to beat. Shaded or open, this design will allow you the choice of sunbathing or just resting in style!

DIY Swinging Table – Creative and clever, this DIY swinging table is perfect for summer parties and outdoor entertaining.

Make Your Own Pallet Wine Rack – Learn how to turn a free pallet into a classy rustic wine rack with this DIY project that can be done in just a few hours!

How To Make An Outdoor Play Tent – Children everywhere are fascinated by tent’s, teepee’s, canopy’s and den’s…they just love the adventure of camping! Why not make your own and keep them entertained in the garden.

DIY Rocking Chair – Sit back and be rocked to relaxation by this creative wine barrel chair!

Collapsible Potting Table – A set of detailed instructions and step-by-step photography makes this DIY seem almost too easy!

Framed Flowers – Turn your flowers into a work of art with this quirky tutorial. All of your plants can be displayed together in a frame, making an artistic centerpiece for your yard.

How To Make A Pallet Swing Chair – This easy DIY will look fantastic swinging on your porch and giving you somewhere you can relax in the evenings in vintage style.

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1. Easy Wood Stores and Sheds

DIY Details : singletrackworld

2. DIY Firewood Rack

Project Source and Instructions: ana-white

3. Outdoor Log Holder

Project Source and Instructions: diydoneright

4. DIY Rolling Firewood Cart

Project Source and Instructions: thewoodgraincottage

5. Firewood Rack for 1/2 Rick of Wood

DIY Details : bbq-brethren

6. No Tools Firewood Rack

Project Source and Instructions: instructables

7. Building A Ramp Before Storage Shed

DIY Details : woodworkingbluepritns

8. Woodshed Modules

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9. DIY Fire Log Holder

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10. DIY Log Holder

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11. Firewood Storage Rack

DIY Details : palletsdesigns

12. Pallet Wood Shed Ideas

Project Source and Instructions: instructables

13. Garden Fireplace with Bench

14. How to Build a Cheap, Good-Looking Firewood Rack

Project Source and Instructions: popularmechanics

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1. DIY Mason Jar Fairy Lights

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2. DIY Recycled Bottle bowling

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3. How to Make a Kite

Red Ted Art

4. $5 DIY Yard Yahtzee

The Pinning Mama

5. DIY Sponge and Duct Tape Bath Boats

The Craft Train
6. DIY Spray Chalk

Clever Pink Pirate

7. DIY Water Wall

Tinkerlab

8. How to Make Sponge Balls

The Suburban Mom

9. DIY Summer Snowball Fight with Fluffy Stuff

Play Create Explore

10. How to Make Rainbow Bubble Snakes

Housing A Forest

11. How to Make Popped Bubble Art

Broogly

12. DIY Backyard Horseshoe Game

Design Love Fest

13 DIY Ring Toss Game

Womans Day

14. How to Make a Can Wind Chime

A Girl and a Glue Gun

15. DIY Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Learn Play Imagine

16. How to Make Colored Water Ballons

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17. How to Make Coffee Can Stilts

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18. DIY Colored Powder Fight

Dukes and Duchesses

19. How to Make a Garden Rock Caterpillar

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20. DIY Sprinkler Fun

Housing a Forest

21. How to Make a Sticky Sand Dough

Growing a Jeweled Rose

22. How to make Glow in the Dark Bubbles

Growing a Jeweled Rose

23. DIY Bird Feeders

Mom Endeavors

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