Glow and behold, a bevy of fresh new ideas for every room.
01. Snow Globe Terrariums
It will only take you 10 minutes to pull off these adorable winter-themed terrariums. Pick up a few apothecary jars at HomeGoods or Cost Plus World Market, and stuff them with fake snow, LED lights, vintage figurines and bottlebrush trees.
Get the tutorial at Pink Pistachio.
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02. Hallway Twinkle Lights
Make your hallway 100% more magical in under 15 minutes, thanks to multiple strands of Christmas lights.
See more at Nest of Posies.
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03. Lighted Chandelier
Wrap your dining room chandelier with a generous amount of Christmas lights for an illuminating holiday update.
Get the tutorial at Grosgrain Fabulous.
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04. DIY Flameless Fire Pit
Add extra “warmth” to your living space by creating this adorable faux fire pit. (Roasted marshmallows not included.)
Get the tutorial at Free People Blog.
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05. Winter Sparkle Mirror Garland & White Lights
String together multiple strands of Christmas lights and mirror garland on a large hanging rod for a dangling decoration that endlessly glimmers.
Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.
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06. Glittering Landscape
Perfect for a kids’ room, this lighted canvas — created to mimic dandelions — creates a calming, celestial piece of art.
Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.
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07. Dixie Cup Light Garland
Easy garland project alert! Use colorful Dixie cups over a strand of lights to create a soft, sweet glow.
Get the tutorial at Hey Gorgeous.
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08. Framed Christmas Card Display
Rather than showing off your Christmas cards on a mantel, hang string lights within an empty frame, then clip your cards to it using mini clothespins.
Get the tutorial at Reasons to Skip the Housework.
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09. Fairy Light Wall
Or, instead of cars, hang family photos from the strand.
Get the tutorial at Lights4Fun.
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10. Fairy Light Jars
Our favorite country staple gets the holiday treatment in this DIY project: Simply fill a Mason jar with a bunch of string lights, then cluster together on a mantel or entryway table.
Get the tutorial at Making Lemonade.
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11. DIY Alternative Christmas Tree
If you don’t have space for a tree, try this alternative. Simply stack a few twigs in vertical, descending order and add Christmas lights along the edges. Further decorate with holiday greenery, such as sprigs of pine needle and frosted pinecones.
Get the tutorial at Free People Blog.
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12. Stars Garland Mantel
Use reclaimed wood to create your own little holiday village. Then cut out stars from colored wrapping paper and sew them onto some fairy lights.
Get the tutorial at Song Bird Blog.
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13. Copper Lighted Wreaths
Bend some copper coils into spheres, then wrap them with matching copper string firefly lights. Vary the sizes for a glowing mismatched display.
Get the tutorial at A Bubbly Life.
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14. Christmas Fairy Lights
Christmas trick: Place lights in front of a mirror to create the illusion of an even brighter display.
See more at Song Bird Blog.
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15. Lighted Burlap Garland
To decorate for a rustic Christmas this year, try sprucing up your garland by adding festively colored burlap ribbons to a string of white lights.
Get the tutorial at Create Craft Love.
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16. Mason Jar Light
Calling all Mason jar fans: All you need to create this rustic front door decoration is some grapevine wire, burlap ribbon, and bundles of white lights.
Get the tutorial at All Things Heart and Home.
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17. Faux Metal Star Lantern
Blogger Ananda offers a free download of her stencil templates and rust pattern so that you can recreate your own starry faux metal lamp, lit with Christmas lights.
Get the tutorial at A Piece of Rainbow.
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18. Twine Spheres
No need to buy those twine balls sold in craft stores — you can easily make your own with some balloons, twine, and Mod Podge. Once you’re done, insert a string of lights inside, and you’ve got yourself a stunning holiday decoration.
Get the tutorial at Mucho Crafts.
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19. Outdoor Lighted Presents
Once you create the boxes in your desired dimensions, stuff some Christmas lights inside and wrap the exterior.
Get the tutorial at DIY Vintage Chic.
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20. Tomato Cage Christmas Trees
Haul out your tomato cages from the garden shed and wrap the wires with LED lights. This Christmas decoration couldn’t be easier!
Get the tutorial at 17 Apart.
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