Here’s a fun DIY paper-crafting project for party and holiday decorating . Paper Lights Garland solves the “one light goes out, they all go out” issue lol. Not just for Christmas, these would make fun Birthday decorations as well. Do them in blue and silver for Hanukkah, black and gold for New Years, red and pink for Valentines Day…the possibilities are endless.
These fun paper light bulb strings of garland are super easy to make. It’s an especially fun craft to do with the kids. Check out my video tutorial below for instructions.
Thanks to Lisa at StubbornlyCrafty. com for this fantastic decorating idea.
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QUICK AND EASY PREP GUIDE
See video for complete instruction tutorial. Here are easy prep and assembly instructions.
- 5 Strips of 5 Bright Colors: 8-1/2″ x 1″ Strips (Scored at 4-1/4″)
5 Colors Used: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Bermuda Bay- Quick Assembly Prep:
- 8-1/2 x 5″ layer in each color
- Score at 4-1/4″
- Cut into 1″ Strips
- Quick Assembly Prep:
- 25 Slate 1-1/2″ x 4″ Strips (Scored at 1/2″ intervals)
- Quick Assembly Prep:
- (4) 11″ x 4″ Panels of Slate
- Score the 4″ side at 1/2″ intervals all the way down
- Cut into 1-1/2″ x 4″ strips (each panel will make 7)
- Mark one strip 1/2″ down at 1-1/4″ & 2-3/4″
- Punch holes
- Use first strip as a guide for the remaining strips hole punches
- Quick Assembly Prep:
What a clever idea. I’m thinking this idea will be used a great deal at my home 🙂
So flipping cute going to use at grandson’ s classroom christmas craft day they will love this project!!! Thanks so much!!!
I will be using this to make decorations with my Military patients , they will making their very own decoration. I am loving this, your instructions are easy to follow thank you very much
This is wonderful Denise!! Thanks for taking a minute to write. I hope they have lots of fun.