DIY Party Lights

Lighting is the best way to set the mood for any special occasion. But you might not always be able to find the exact colors or theme to match in pre-made light strings. Well, now you don't have to. You can just make your own fun string lights to match perfectly with your party. We wanted to give you a little inspiration with a few fun and simple ideas to light up your upcoming parties.

Dixie Cup Light Garland
This is such a cute idea for a baby shower or bridal tea. All you really have to have for this project is cups, LED string lights on white wire and scrapbook paper to match your color scheme or theme. They are absolutely adorable. The guest of honor and all the other attendees will just love them. Check out the full tutorial at Hey Gorgeous Events.

Sparkle Light Canvas
Light canvases are so great for so many occasions. You can make any pattern you would like. You could even do names and dates for weddings. All you have to have is paint, a canvas and some LED lights. Inexpensive and it will look stunning. Check out the full DIY at Apartment Therapy.

Cupcake Liner Lights
We have all seen those adorable cupcake liners and think, those are just to cute to bake with and throw away. Well, with this super simple project you won't have to. You can buy those great cupcake liners and some globe lights to make a great light string for an outdoor garden party. What can be better than dressing up those plain patio lights? Not much, if you ask me. Checkout the complete how-to over at IKEA Hackers.

Any of these projects will fit perfectly into any party or special occasion. Try them out and be creative! 

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

DIY Tulle and Light Wreath

Photo: WagDoll

So many people out there these days want to decorate for holidays and weddings with DIY projects instead of spending huge amounts of money on decorations. There are so many tutorials out there now that will help you decorate for almost any occasion. We thought we might share one of our favorites with you, a light and tulle wreath. It is so simple and fun to make. Plus, anyone that has ever done a craft probably has most of the supplies just laying around the house.

Materials:

1 X 12" Foam Wreath

Tulle (color of your choice)

Matching Ribbon

Battery Operated LED Lights

Start out with wrapping the entire wreath with ribbon. Be sure to secure both ends with ever a straight pin or glue. The ribbon should match your tulle. But if you wanted to do a Christmas one, red and green ribbon would work great. The same goes for any holiday color scheme or wedding decor. Just keep it fun and festive, for whatever the occasion. 

Next, wrap your fairy lights around the wreath. Try to be sure that your LED bulbs are evenly spaced, you don't want to have them all bunched in one place or another. Also be sure to keep the battery pack in the back of the wreath. That way when you display it, it won't be seen. 

Now it is time to get out your tulle. You will want it in strips about 18" X 4". After you have cut plenty of strips that you believe will cover the whole wreath, you can start tying it on. All you have to do is tie it on making a double knot in the front. Remember the more strips you use, the fluffier your wreath is going to be. While tying on the strips of tulle, cut a couple of strips that are a bit longer so that you can tie them around the battery pack on the back of the wreath to secure it. 

It's time to display your creation. Cut a piece of coordinating ribbon (long enough to hang the wreath) and tie it around your wreath, making a bow so that you can hang it. Then all that is left is to turn on the battery pack. Sit back back and admire your project.

There you have it, a fun, festive and inexpensive DIY project that will work for all occasions. Get out your crafting supplies and try it out! Have fun and enjoy!

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop

Using Christmas Lights All Year

So many people believe that "Christmas" lights are still only for use around the holidays. But we are here to tell you, that's no longer the truth. We live in the digital age with resources such as Pinterest and blogs to share craft/DIY ideas. We wanted to share some of our favorites year round uses for Christmas lights that are classy and fun. So get out all those left over light strings and let's get going.


In The Home 

• Curtain lights are great for use in a bedroom. Try hanging a strand of white curtain lights behind the head of the bed with a piece of sheer fabric over it. This will give your bedroom a romantic glow and it is safer than candles. 
• Take a string of warm white LED lights, a few small picture hanging hooks and clothespins and make a fun display for some your favorite snapshots. Hang the light string on the hooks and let them drape just a bit, plug the lights in and add a few photos. Perfect for a teens room or even a dorm room. 
• Make a light canvas. It's so easy and fun. You just need a canvas, LED lights and an imagination. Make a pattern on the back of the canvas and push your lights through, plug it in and enjoy. These are great as night lights for a younger child's room. 

Outdoors 

• Are looking for something to add a little ambiance to your back patio? Try hanging globe lights or icicle lights around the inside of your patio roof. It will give you just enough light so that you can relax in your favorite outdoor space on warm summer evenings. 
• Try wrapping a few of your trees with mini light strings. This is great if you entertain a lit on our back yard during the summer months. It will be the only extra lighting you need and your guests will love it.

Give some these ideas a try and see what you think. Christmas lights can be used in so many ways now, they aren't just for the holidays. Have fun and get creative. 

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Hannah

Christmas Lights Shop