DIY Moments: Vol.18 No.7
Whether you’re scrambling for a last minute gift or are looking for a creative way to brighten your dorm room, this illuminated photo box will do the trick! A quick and easy craft to keep your favorite photo on display all day and night.
What you’ll need
- 30# Inkjet Vellum Paper
- Like glitter or metallic pens
- LED Twinkle Lights
- Small Vanilla Shirt Box
- Decorative paper
- Single Sided Tape
- Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
Steps
1. Print your photo on vellum and decorate with glitter, stickers, etc.
2. Fill your box with twinkle lights. Wrap the end of the cord around one of the bottom corners and tape the switch to the back.
3. Lay your photo on the open side of the box. Wrap the overhang around the sides and tape it down so the photo is secured. Pick your favorite decorative paper and cut strips the same width as the sides of the box. Adhere the strips with double sided tape.
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[…] This gift is the ultimate home decor piece that people won’t believe you made and it is easy to do. Simply print a picture of your choice onto vellum paper and adhere to an open gift box. Inside the box are tiny twinkle lights that shine through the vellum and illuminate your bright smiles. For a full step-by-step guide to creating this masterpiece, click here. […]