We definitely need more lighting in our backyard! I have string lights around the one tree we have but that's it. I decided that bringing in solar power and these cute little fungi could illuminate paths, add a little light to flower pots, or border the tree.

You’ll need:

Solar lights with flat tops

Glass light shade – you can find these at thrift stores for cheap!

A drop cloth, frosted glass spray, and a spray paint color – I’m using Summer Squash. I love this warm spring color!

Glass cleaner and paper towels

First, thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the shades with glass cleaner and paper towels.

Remove all stickers from the solar lights, take them apart so you separate the light from the base. Assemble the base so the ground spike is out.

Spray the inside of the glass with the frosted glass spray. This dries pretty quickly and you can recoat per the directions I actually sprayed the inside and outside because I was impatient and I wanted a solid frosted look without having to wait for multiple coats to dry. I have two coats total.

Spray paint the base and spike with the spray paint.

Reassemble the solar light.

The shade will fit down over the solar light. The hole at the top of the shade will allow sunlight to hit the panel and the light glows with the help of the frosting spray.

I've been playing with them along the path that cuts through our yard, in pots, and around the tree to see where I like them the best!

Solar 'Shrooms