What You Need:
- 16" x 20" x 1" Canvas (you need the depth to contain the string of lights behind canvas)
- String of Christmas Lights (I had plug-in ones, but battery-operated lights would be good here)
- Awl
How To Make It:
- Use pencil to make marks on canvas where you'll want your lights to come through. I just did random starburst shapes. Be sure to count the marks to make sure you have enough lights.
- Use an awl to poke through canvas and make holes for each bulb to go through.
- Insert a bulb into each hole and secure with glue (I used a small dab of hot glue). Be sure to keep in mind where the plug end will be if not using battery-operated lights.
- You may need to secure the string between the lights to the back of the canvas so it doesn't stick out so far that you can't hang it on a wall.
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What a fun idea. There are so many possibilities. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
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That looks so festive and very pretty too. You did a great job!
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Natasha.
What a fun idea! I'll have to try that! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi! I saw your post on the Allred Adobe's linky party - my son will love doing this together! I am now your newest follower from www.madebyaprincessblog.com and I hope you will follow me too! I also just pinned this to my Christmasy Things board on Pinterest (I am a little obsessed with Pinterest right now!) Looking forward to keeping up with your posts :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! Visiting from whipperberry :)
ReplyDeleteOooh thats a great idea! I have tons of cardboard boxes that can be put to great use now!!!Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-3.html
ReplyDeleteSO cute. I love it. Reminds me of my LightBrite toy from when I was younger. Thanks for sharing. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now. http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-it-up-wednesday-6.html
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! What a great addition to the christmas decor, you could even do a design for all year round! Great job!
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