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DIY Craft Project: How to craft a twine-ball light garland {As featured on Rock n Roll Bride} Time for another DIY craft project and today I’ll be showing you exactly how you can make this twine-ball light garland yourself.

DIY Craft Project: How to craft a twine-ball light garland {As featured on Rock n Roll Bride}

It’s one of those projects that’s a little bit messy and does take quite a bit of time, but it is so much fun. Plus you have a really cool piece of decor at the end of it. Perfect for parties or around the home, you can paint it up in any colour you want to match your design scheme, and when lit, it looks so pretty, casting lots of patterned twinkly light everywhere. Mine is now taking pride of place in my office. How-to make a Twine Ball Light Garland I’ve seen twine balls used for all sorts of purposes, from chandeliers to dining table decor, so I thought I’d have a go at making a light garland using this idea.

I chose to use coloured twine, alternating between pink and purple twine balls. {You will need} {Four} This is the really messy part. {Five} Leave to dry overnight. So what do you think, is this one you’ll be trying out at home? Michelle x. How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights. Glowing jar project – varázslat a lakásban (EN/HU) Water Balloon Luminaries. A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff.

Water Balloon Luminaries

Learn how to make these Balloon Luminaries. You will need: High-Melt Paraffin Wax (IGI 1260)Party BalloonsDouble BoilerCookie Sheet Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Freshly Picked: How to Make Origami Lights. Freshly Picked: How to Make a Chandelier. How to Make Cherry Blossom Lights.

100 Candles - 9Ft Tropical Flower Lights Decor- 110V AC String Lights- Natural White. 9Ft Tropical Flower Lights Decor- 110V AC String Lights- Natural White Tropical flower Lights are a stunning home décor accent that appeal to all ages and can be used almost anywhere.

100 Candles - 9Ft Tropical Flower Lights Decor- 110V AC String Lights- Natural White

These lights are made from the same type of tree that Prince Siddhartha Gautama sat under 2500 years ago to meditate, achieve enlightenment, and become the "Buddha. " The flowers on this unique light set are actually made from the delicate real fallen Bodhi leaves of the Pipal Tree! No trees were cut to get the leaves that were used to produce these lights! How they are made: First, a special treatment process strengthens the leaves so that they are durable and translucent. They produce a soft translucent light, unlike anything made from synthetic materials. Tropical flower lights are perfect for relaxation, romance, home décor, weddings, parties and all types of special occasions. Cords are UL approved and have two replacement bulbs and one replacement fuse. Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » weekly wrap up + paper scrap light.

It’s a whopping 70 degrees in Brooklyn right now, so I’m going to get out from under the pile of packing boxes in our house and get some fresh air. Before I head out, I wanted to share this beautiful (and totally genius) DIY light project that graphic designer Gabrielle Guy created for a friend. After moving into a new house and finding an old lantern left behind, Gabrielle decided to cut strips from scrap paper and glue them onto the shade. Two days later, the result was an incredibly stunning artichoke-like lamp that looks expensive but cost close to nothing.

I’m so impressed with this project that I had to share it as inspiration for the weekend. Here’s to everyone making something beautiful out of what they have around them. Below is a summary of this week’s highlights: Hanging jar lanterns. Got a balcony or porch railing and some jam jars?

Hanging jar lanterns

This is a cheap and easy way to shed some light for trick-or-treaters, or just create a mood for nighttime porch sitting. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about the wind (or little feet) knocking them over. How to make hanging jar lanterns Supplies & tools several glass jars (canning jars or discarded food jars) wire (I used 16 gauge galvanized steel wire) wire cutters long matches or long-handled lighter votives or small pillar candles tape measure needle-nosed pliers.

Fairy lights, esprit cabane, DIY decorative objects. Fairy lights can be enhanced with feathers, paper, cardboard cones or...egg carton cups!

Fairy lights, esprit cabane, DIY decorative objects

These recycled cardboard cups offer an unusual texture and soft colors that, with minimal skills, can be turned into a vine of light-emitting morning glory. For this project, use LED lights only. Save different colored egg cartons. With a pair of sturdy scissors, cut away excess cardboard surrounding the cup strips. Then cut out each separate cup. Starting at the cup opening, make a short slit into each side of the cup. Hang your fairy lights in a dark area, over a mirror or above a bed for a cozy, warm effect. Acorn Lamp.