Can’t get enough unicorns in your life? Good! Because here is my favorite mason jar craft: Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights!
These DIY Nightlights are so cute. As soon as the fairy lights are turned on, that’s when the magic starts. Any kiddo is going to love them.
They are perfect for a kids’ room, the bathroom or wherever the kiddo will be wandering at night. Because when the lights are turned off and these unicorn nightlights are on, they can imagine that there are some beautiful unicorns looking after them.
You know that I’m a big fan of unicorns. Mason jars are also kind of my thing. I love it when I make DIY crafts with both of them together. It’s a symphony of crafting!
They can be a nice gift too, especially if the party is unicorn themed. You can make a Unicorn Favor Bag, place the Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights inside and have the perfect gift.
Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights
Gather all the supplies and materials needed before you start so the project goes that much faster. Everything you need is listed below. And don’t forget to get your paintbrush and a hot glue gun (with glue), and scissors ready, too.
If you can’t find the napkins, figurines, and fairy lights, I included the links where I found them. Check them among the list below.
What You Need to Make Unicorn Mason Jars Nightlights
- 3 Mason Jars with Lids
- White Acrylic Paint
- 3 Iridescent Rainbow Napkins (paid link)
- 3 3-Inch Unicorn Figurines
- Craft Sealant (Mod Podge)
- 3 Sets Fairy Lights
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue
- Scissors
How to make Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights
Clean and dry the mason jars first, then paint each one, including the lid with white paint. Allow the paint to dry completely. Paint the Unicorn figurines white, too, and allow them to dry completely.
Cut out the iridescent ply side of three napkins, and discard the rest.
On the face of a jar, place a thin layer of craft sealant. Then position one iridescent ply side of the napkin face-up on the craft sealant, using a thin layer of craft sealant being placed on top of the napkin to help reduce wrinkles in the napkin, as the sealant is being spread.
I found the most success is placing the center of the rainbow first, then working out to the edges. Allow craft sealant to dry completely.
Hot glue a unicorn on the lid of each jar.
And finally, place a set of fairy lights inside each jar.
And by the way. Don’t forget to Pin this DIY to your favorite easy crafts Pinterest board so you can find it again when you’re ready to tackle this craft!
Enjoy!
Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights
These easy Rainbow Unicorn Mason Jar Nightlights are so cute that when the fairy lights are turned on, the magic starts!
Materials
- 3 Mason Jars with Lids
- White Acrylic Paint
- 3 Iridescent Rainbow Napkins
- 3 3-Inch Unicorn Figurines
- Craft Sealant (Mod Podge)
- 3 Sets Fairy Lights
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Clean and dry your mason jars completely, then paint each one white, including the lid. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Paint each of the unicorns white. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Cut out the iridescent ply side of three napkins. Discard the rest.
- Place a thin layer of craft sealant on the face of a jar.
- Position one iridescent ply side of the napkin face-up on the craft sealant, using a thin layer of craft sealant being placed on top of the napkin to help reduce wrinkles in the napkin, as the sealant is being spread. I found the most success in placing the center of the rainbow first, then working out to the edges. Allow craft sealant to dry completely.
- Hot glue a unicorn on the lid of each jar.
- Place a set of fairy lights inside each jar. Enjoy!
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