There are some things that are just iconic summer to me. Long days spent slathered in sunscreen and swimming. Backyard parties with crisp watermelon. Enjoying an ice-cold Diet Coke® while camping. You probably know that I’m a big advocate for going camping, especially as a family. Whether it’s in our backyard or at a National Park, we love to escape while sharing some memories. Today I’m sharing a DIY camping light that’s perfect for a family campout! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone.
how to make a DIY camping light
A couple of weeks ago I got an idea for how I could combine two of our favorite summer things–camping and Diet Coke–in a fun DIY that would be fun and useful! First you’ll need to pick up some 20 oz. plastic soda bottles. What better place than Target to pick up all your camping needs, including your favorite beverage?!
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Once your Diet Coke bottle has been emptied with its contents happily deposited into your belly then you can get started on making your own DIY camping light. I don’t know about you, but my kiddos always want to be the ones holding the flashlight or lantern. Well, with the fun Share A Coke 20 oz. bottles each of my kids can have their very own lantern with their very own names that I don’t have to worry about them breaking. They even float in water, which is an awesome plus when camping.
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All you need is your empty bottle and some glow sticks. You can often find glowsticks in the Dollar Spot at Target. Just break the glow stick to activate it and drop it into the empty bottle and you have a light that will shine for about 24 hours.
Would this DIY camping light come in handy for you?
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9 Responses to DIY camping light tutorial with recycled items
We love camping!! This is a great idea. I am totally using this for Mason next time we camp. Thanks for sharing!
Camping is so much fun!! We love it too–and yes Sharing an Ice Cold Coke is a definite must for it! Love the light idea!
Love this idea!!! We are camping next week and this is so perfect!
This looks like fun! There are lots of fun ways we could use these!
what a cute idea! the perfect little bathroom light. haha!
My husband loves camping. I go for him and honestly DO enjoy it. I also have yet to find my name on a Coke!
such a great idea!! I am not such a fan of camping, but could totally use this for outdoor fun!
This looks like such a fun little project! Super easy and totally great for camping!
Cute idea! My kids would have so much fun with these.