DIY Floral Lights

CUPCAKE FLOWER LIGHTS

Christmas lights alone are really beautiful. There is something whimsical and romantic about them. It is also a good idea to recycle the Christmas lights and most of these projects use everyday items. These cupcake flower lights were inspired by all the beautiful blooms I’ve been seeing around town. I wanted to bring the summer indoors, but they could make for some colorful outdoor lighting too.

Making these floral garlands couldn’t be any easier or faster – all you need are cupcake papers and string lights, and you’re on your way to some simple summer lighting. One of the things I love most about this project is that it is totally customizable to match your own personal style and color preferences. 

Materials you will need:

  • Cupcake Papers (large and small)
  • String Lights
  • Scissors
  • Exacto Knife

Step 1:  To make leaves – fold a small cupcake paper in half 2 times, and with the folded point at the bottom cut a leaf shape.

Step 2: To make an 8-petal flower – fold a small cupcake paper in half 3 times, and with the folded point at the bottom cut around the top.

Step 3:  To make a 16-petal flower – fold a large cupcake paper in half 4 times, and with the folded point at the bottom cut around the top.
Step 4:  Cut a small X in the center of each paper.
Step 5:  Layer cupcake papers onto each lightbulb to make flowers.
Now all that is left is to hang up the lights and have your friends over to show off your new DIY project! Not only do these lights work great outside, but think about indoor spaces as well. You could decorate a tweens bedroom, wrap them around a staircase for the holidays or create intimate lighting in a breakfast or reading nook. They are also perfect addition to a nursery in lieu of a night light. They’re fun and simple to make and they really  stand out!

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