Cut a glass bottle (or use a glass jar, instead) and make drawings using hot glue gun. Paint the surface, over the hardened hot glue. Don’t forget to leave some parts (like eyes, mouth, stars or any other desired shape) unpainted so light could emerge through them.
 
					 Zaklina Maca Miljkovic
							Zaklina Maca Miljkovic
					
 
					
These could be used year round.
You’re right. They are suitable for using outdoor, too.