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Most of us, a few days before Diwali realize that the lamps, candle holders and lanterns that we believed were bought in bulk are actually not enough to light up all areas of the house as beautifully as we wish to. And all those lovely, lit-up centerpieces in the market are really not worth the bucks. Here are some easy DIYs to light up your house (not literally) using things that you may already have at home or are easily available at the local supermarket.

Upside-down Wine Glass Candle Holder All you need is some wine glasses, ball or pillar candles (even tea lights work) and any kind of decorative element (flowers, glass nuggets, twigs, pebbles or potpourri).
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Tin Can-dle Holders This simple, green and beautiful DIY - 'Mood Lighting Cans' by Lavender Girl recycles tin cans to transform them into beautiful candle holders. 
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Here is another idea for making a lamp using a tin can. [Image]

String Ball Lamps There are many variations to the DIY String Ball Lamps. The same process is followed with different materials like yarn, hemp string, twine or cotton string to make anything from pendant lamps to decorative color balls to candy shells. The Hemp Pendant Lamp, Twine Lantern, Glue Yarn Balls and Cotton Ball String Lights  The one thing common is that they look really artsy and no-one would believe that you made them yourself (until of course you show them the DIY video.)  [Image] Cinnamon Stick Candles. This super easy DIY helps you create a rustic, personalized and rich ambiance without actually spending a whole lot of cash on expensive candles. While anything from wooden twigs to colored popsicle sticks can be used, cinnamon sticks can give you the benefit of a lightly aromatic candle. 
[Image] Sparkle Ball Lights Made from plastic cups and mini lights, the Sparkle Ball is a great accessory to hang from your garden trees or in the porch. These easy DIY light balls can really add the sparkle to your exteriors this Diwali.
[Image] Floating Candle Jars We often use large glass/metal bowls filled with water, sprinkled with flowers and a few floating candles as centerpieces in our living areas. This variant uses a similar concept with flowers submerged in water within tall glass jars and a single candle floating atop. Their tall and transparent structure gives more to your eyes and make for light and beautiful centerpieces on dining tables, or atop foyer counters and wall shelves.  [Image]
String Lights String lights are extensively used indoors and outdoors during Diwali. Here are two interesting indoor string light DIYs: 1. The paper cube string light might not be your first pick when you're short of time. But get the kids to make it and Diwali decoration might just get fun and easy.
2.  A faster alternative to transforming regular string lights into an attractive accessory, the colorful globe string lights are probably the easiest and most budget friendly way to 'up' your decor!

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Glass Jar Moroccan Lamps These Moroccan inspired glass jar lamps have a rich gold tone and are the perfect aesthetic use of empty jam and pickle jars. Use them as centerpieces or to light up the window side.  [Image]