20 Magical DIY Luminaries

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Luminaries are a beautiful way to add a warm and magical glow to any event or gathering. Whether you’re planning a romantic outdoor wedding, a backyard barbecue with friends, or simply looking to create a cozy atmosphere in your home, DIY luminaries are the perfect way to set the mood.

And thanks to the hard work of the team at A Piece of Rainbow, creating your own DIY luminaries has never been easier. This roundup features 20 different tutorials for magical DIY luminaries, each with its own unique style and personality.

From mason jar lanterns to paper bag luminaries, these DIY projects are all easy to make and customizable to suit your personal taste and style. Whether you’re looking to create a whimsical fairy garden or a sophisticated outdoor dining experience, there’s a luminary project in this roundup that’s sure to inspire you.

And the best part? These luminaries are perfect for any time of year. While they may be particularly well-suited to warm summer nights, they can be adapted for use in any season. Imagine a cozy winter evening spent surrounded by the soft glow of these magical luminaries, or a crisp autumn night spent outdoors surrounded by the warm, flickering light of homemade lanterns.

So whether you’re planning an event, looking for a fun DIY project, or simply in search of a way to add a little extra magic to your home, be sure to check out this roundup of 20 magical DIY luminaries. With so many inspiring ideas to choose from, you’re sure to find a luminary project that speaks to your heart and helps you create the perfect ambiance for any occasion.

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One of the best things about the return of warmer weather is getting to plant new flowers and starting the vegetable garden if you have one. Off to the Nursery by Alice Oehr is subtitled “a celebration of gardening, plants and seasons,” and it’s also a celebration of diversity (because gardening is for everyone) and caring for the earth.

The book starts with the work of getting the garden ready for spring, pulling out the old plants and spreading compost made from kitchen scraps. They grab tomatoes and peppers, learn about zucchini and eggplant and explore the tasty world of herbs.

They also look through the seeds, succulents, berries and fruit trees, flowers and aquatic plants, talking about the benefits of different plants and how fun they are to grow. Maybe you can relate to the family buying what seems like way too many plants?

The book was originally published in Australia, so some of the flowers mentioned might not be familiar to your or your kids, but that’s kind of fun, too. You can also use this as an opportunity to talk about which plants in the book can grow where you live and that just like animals, plants have preferred habitats, too.

Illustrations are colorful and the book combines a standard font and a hand written font to make it feel more like a journal about the garden. The illustrations include fun facts and growing tips such as always planting mint in a pot or germinating seeds on a wet paper towel before planting.

If you want to introduce kids to gardening or just talk about what kind of plants can be grown at home where you live (yes to tomatoes, probably no to the kumquat tree), this cute book is a great addition to your spring reading list.

About the book: 30 pages, hardcover. Published 2025 by Scribble US. Suggested retail price $18.95.

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