Unexpected Upscale
I’m not one for purchasing an item with the intent to
transform it into something new and exciting. But sometimes it just happens. Well, this was an accident. I desperately need to replace a set of white string
lights that had conveniently decided to not light for an upcoming event and
there was no time to spare. So I hopped over to my local Target to pick up a replacement
and just to my dismay, what I needed was not on the shelf. I browsed to
see what would be my next option. And I found this set of lights with these
little white cubes covering the bulbs. The string perfect, lights perfect,
cubes, well, not so much. But, my problem solved.
Once home, I tested the lights and removed the little cubes.
What I didn’t expect was I really liked the little cubes. They were soft and
squishy. They can handle heat. They can go outside. And they even have a little
hole on the bottom for drainage! Bingo! Instant outdoor tea lights!
These little cuties are a quick and fun way to light up your
outdoor space all summer long. No special care needed.
All you need is a few simple items and you can make them in
minutes. So follow along and make some hearts or stars and light up your life
unexpectedly!
This is what you will need-
One (or more) Set String Lights…Link here
Star/Heart Cookie Cutter
X-Acto Knife/Scissors
Straightedge
Straightedge
Card Stock
Pencil
Pencil
Fine Tip Marker
LED String Lights/Battery Operated Tea Lights
LED String Lights/Battery Operated Tea Lights
Start by removing the cubes off the string lights. Set
aside.
Make a template for your cutout. Measure and cut a 2" x 2" square of card stock. Trace your star in the middle of the square. You can use any shape you like.
Lay your star template on top of the cube.
Trace the shape onto two sides of the cube with your fine
tip marker.
Carefully slice a small slit in the middle of the star with the X-Acto knife, about 1/2" long.
Slide your scissors into the slit and carefully follow the
marker line to cut out the shape.
Repeat for all cubes.
Feed a LED string light through the hole in the bottom. Spiral several inches of the lights inside each cube. Run the end back out of the bottom hole and connect to another cube.
Feed a LED string light through the hole in the bottom. Spiral several inches of the lights inside each cube. Run the end back out of the bottom hole and connect to another cube.
Or set a small tea light inside and…
Wait for the sun to set…
Light...
A few...
String light crisis eluded.
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