DIY Dainty Twinkle Lights
I haven’t been feeling well lately to get up and write on my laptop, so I thought a pick me up crafting project would cheer me up a bit. Today’s DIY project is very fitting for bloggers and vloggers because it’s a nice piece of decor to have in the background of a blog picture or Youtube video. Two of my favorite Youtube vloggers, Tanya Burr and Zoella, used twinkle lights in some of their videos. I thought it was such a lovely touch and it made those videos stand out for me. So I decided to create one for me and added flowers to make it look shabby chic.
I must warn you though, this project, although the procedures aren’t that hard, will take time. But I promise you the end result is very beautiful. So if you have time come make this DIY project with me :) Here are the procedures.
1. Cut square pieces from any fabric that you like. I got mine from an old tank top, and some tulle fabric (tulle is optional) to add dimension to the flowers. These squares have the width of approximately 2.5 inches.
2. Draw and cut out a template of a flower on any paper. I made this by searching “flower template” on Google image and lightly tracing the pattern on top of my laptop screen. This part can be a bit challenging, using one or two paper clips to hold the flower template and the fabrics together will help.
3. Get two to three pieces of the cut out fabric flowers and arrange them irregularly on top of each other.
4. Fold the gathered flowers into halves.
5. Fold it again into halves forming a shape of a cone
6. Sew the bottom point of the cone.
7. Unfold some petals and arrange it to your liking.
8. Cut a rectangular piece of double-sided adhesive tape and apply it to the same fabric you used to create the flowers. Some fabrics will not work well with adhesive tapes in which case you can carefully use hot glue instead. I haven’t tried this procedure but I would think it’s important to avoid having the hot glue touch the wire of your twinkle lights.
9. Sandwich the wire of the twinkle lights in between the fabric flower and the fabric with the tape or hot glue. Press both fabrics together.
10. Just repeat the same procedures and keep attaching flowers to your twinkle lights. Now is a good time to play cheerful Christmas songs in the background as you repeat these steps. Good luck :)
That is it for today girls, I hope you enjoy this :) If you recreate this project please don’t forget to share it with me, I would love to see it. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving!
92 Comments
This is really cute! :)
this is beautiful! thanks for sharing, Shayne! :)
How do you make everything so pretty. All my pinterest-y projects turn to a fail :P Clearly I don't have a crafty thumb
Very creative doll love them its so dainty.
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So this is so pretty *-*
I have to admit that this year…I got a set of Christmas lights because of them :P
Your DIY is amazing, I might try to apply it to my lights :3
Please take care, have a nice day!*
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This is so pretty! I do see a lot of Youtubers using twinkle lights in the background and I think it adds a nice bit of warmth to those videos. :)
Lovely! ;)
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This is such a fantastic DIY – not just perfect for the holidays but year round as well! :]
xo Deborah
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i love it =) i love DIYs too!
This is so beautiful! I'm not very crafty but I would love to make these lights. I love twinkling lights, I can't wait to put our Christmas tree up because I love seeing the lights! This is a great tutorial, very helpful :) Cute idea!
Francesca
oh my I love DIY stuff like this!! Thanks for posting this, I will definitely try it out sometime during my breaks! They turned out sooo nice! Definitely looks really expensive and fancy :D
Hi Shayne, I'm loving this project will do one, since I haven't really thought of anything to do for Christmas decoration. Will adorn my Christmas tree with this! Thanks love! Also, first time here and loving it already. Followed you already, hope you can also check my site out, http://www.gastronomybyjoy.com
Ahhhh so pretty! I've always wanted to install fairy lights in my room and this flower DIY is gonna make it a lot cuter! So gonna do this during my school break :D Thanks Shayne!
Aw wow Shayne, this is so creative and impressive! Love the final result, so pretty!
Loving the lights for the holiday season!
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Why do I always end up luring for your DIY? They are such cutie! You really worked great with those DIY. Sana ako din ganyan minsan productive! :)
thanks lupe! ^^
thanks melissa! :)
hihi thank you sis, sanayan lang a lot of trial and errors ^^ when I get bored DIY projects is my pick me up activity :P
thanks jackie! :)
makes me wish i had a youtube channel and make videos too ^^ do you have one? thanks sis :)
I also like it when they use candles too ^^ thank you rebecca <3
thanks isa! :)
thats right :) thanks deborah! ^^
thanks rhain! <3
Same here! my family isnt big on Christmas so the tree may be up later than I wish :( im still excited tho. thanks francesca <3
pls share when you do vicky! ^^ it does look expensive when finish since its very noticeable at first glance that theres a lot of work put into it :D
While I was making it, it kinda made me wish that I can change all our Christmas decorations into an all white theme ^^ i would really love to see your project when your done with it, please share some pics when you do <3 thank you joy! will check out yours too :)
aha fairy lights! why didnt i think of that term ^^ i think its more catchy than twinkle lights. in my country we just call it Christmas lights :P btw when does your break start there?
thank you sammy <3
likewise angela <3 they are so festive! :)
hehe thank you sis! ^^ how are your first few months of being a new mommy? <3
These look so cute! I never thought they'd be this easy to DIY!
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Oh my gosh, I LOVE this! I always believe that you can never be too old for twinkle lights! :)
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OMG those are so cute!!
That lighting looks absolutely ADORABLE. Such a perfect mood enhancer DIY project. This is something I myself may feel like doing (cause its just that neat!). Love your layout dear, it is absolutely lovely!
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Omg, such a cool idea and it looks so easy!
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Aww these are beautiful! You're so creative. I want one of these over my bed :)
That's so pretty! Thanks for Luxury Haven & leaving your sweet note! I'm following you now at the various social media sites (blackswan) & would love to have you follow me too.
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This is so cute *-*
And thanks for following me :)
xx Alina
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This is such a cute DIY I'm going to definitely going to try it!
xoxo
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You made it look so easy. I love Tanya Burr and Zoellas videos especially Zoe and Louise from Sprinkle of Glitter are so funny. They are great inspiration.
Hope you are feeling better darl. Look after yourself and take all the rest you can so you are fit for Christmas
This is so cute, I love fairy lights, and I love your blog! I nominated you for the Liebster Award, you can see the post here: http://rosietintedlife.blogspot.co.uk/
Love Rosie x
I am grateful for the last comment you left me…hope your week's going great!
hope you're feeling better now, shayne. :)
i love what you did there. hands down to your creativity.
That's brilliant!! I love those pretty lights, they're so stylish too. :) I need you to help me with our Christmas party decors Shayne, you're really creative! I wish you live nearby me, hehe. =D
Take care always, love Christine ~ xo
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im glad you like it! :)
I agree! ^^ thanks grace :)
thanks raquel :)
youre right it sets a nice ambient to a room :) thank you pauline! <3
thanks michelle! :)
thank you sis <3 was thinking of putting on my headboard too but it doesnt match my bed hehe so might jut let it hang around my mirror after Christmas :P
thanks shirley! i really appreciate that :) will check out yours too :)
thanks alina! :)
thanks sierra :)
i watch louise too! ^^ they make really fun videos, a little step back from the usually beauty videos that i always watch so its refreshing to see theirs. thank you naaj <3 hope you are feeling much much better too!
aw thanks rosie :) i really appreciate that will head to your blog and congrats for your nomination! :)
have a great weekend ahead of you sam! :)
thank you sis! <33
with pleasure chrissy! :D i wish for the same thing too actually, i bet itd be so much fun to shop with you :)
Okay these are adorable!!! And look so easy to make! xxx
Oh, wonderfully done! I love that you do so many crafts, because you do them wonderfully! It looks really romantic and sweet. :)
This is absolutely gorgeous and brilliant <3 I wish I had the patience to do this...im very lazy when it comes to arts and crafts hahahaha
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aww This is so pretty and stylish!! I do agree that it is perfect for being in the background of videos or even pictures! I want to do it!! (I personally think it is perfect for x mas hehe)
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.. I hope you are feeling better now =)
thanks sophie! :)
thanks natasja! <3
hahaha ^^ yea it would look nice on your fancy photoshoots <3 thanks sis! :)
thank you mindy! <3
Hi sis! Wow this is really so pretty, dainty and perfect year-round! Now i need to get me some tule… :D Lurrvvve it!
Sis i texted you just this mornin and emailed you something :) hope you get to read them.
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thanks sis! i got the mail and i replied na rin :) im glad you like this too <3
Such an awesome DIY I will have to try this after Christmas so I could use the Christmas lights that we have! :)
Nina
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this is so so ingenious! i love it!! so cute!! i love that it's perfect year round not just for the holidays because of the flowers!
aww that's pretty! :)
Gorgeous!♥
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I love this. *w* I don't think I'd have the patience for it, but the end result is just lovely.
yup would be a nice addition to your room :) thank you nina!
thanks lisa! :)
thanks rhea :)
thanks! <3
thank you bethany :)
Very creative! Ahh love it, shabby chic it is!
xx,
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thanks sis! ^^
wow! would want to have those in my room when we're done renovating. thanks for sharing! love anything dainty <3 wanna follow each other? let me know :)
xx
ellie
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This is so cute and lovely.
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thanks :)
thanks ellie :) sure!
This has got to be one of the cutest DIY ever!
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thanks cheriz! :)
Oh gosh! This is adorable! <3 They're like Christmas lights~
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so making these.
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im glad you like it wei! thank you! ^^
You are so crafty! They look so beautiful and cute!
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Thankfully most Korean brand shops still send items here! Let's hope it continues that way…
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oh i didnt know that, i guess the restrictions here doesnt really affect the sellers. its more of a disadvantage for the buyers here in the PH, cause the Customs tend to charge us high tax, and most of the time its unreasonable and even more expensive than the actual products. its just sad. im really hoping this would change soon. :D