Glass blocks aren’t just for 80’s decor. Available at local hobby and craft shops, they are now made with one side open so drilling is no longer required. If you have a glass block in your crafting stash, add a set of craft lights and patriotic gel clings for a project that looks great on…
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Get This Look: Magical Backyard Pergola
Revive a pergola by lighting it up! In mid-May, our pergola was a sad sight. So faded and needing cleaning, we didn’t enjoy our backyard nearly as much as we should. We saved money by restoring our tired pergola and outdoor furniture with power washing and staining. Installing string and curtain lights made what was…
4th of July Hula Hoop Chandelier
Always on the lookout for different ways to use Christmas lights, we couldn’t resist trying a hula hoop chandelier. Since so many of our celebrations with lights involve patriotic holidays, we chose to make this project red, white, and blue. Materials red, white, and, blue icicle lights clear packing tape twine or jute any color…
Get This Look: Curtain lights add fun and romance to the backyard
Whether it’s a backyard sauna, a firepit, or a covered patio, we all want a backyard haven. With Valentines around the corner, don’t forget lighting to create a magical outdoor space for relaxing outside after a Valentine’s Day dinner-for-two or a “Gal”-entine party with friends. To get this look, 3 sets of curtain lights span…
The Best Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Over the last few months rather than potlucks and get-togethers, I have found myself making casseroles for friends and neighbors to help out after surgery, commiserate after a job loss, or just be a smiling face with food on the doorstep. Chicken Spaghetti is my absolute favorite recipe for sharing or an indulgence every once…
Lighting Outdoor Trees for a Party
We love to see how customers use lights for parties and special occasions. These lights were installed between trees to celebrate a milestone birthday. Get the Look! Outdoor rated light cords with E26/Medium base sockets Glass T50 bulbs Be sure to keep all cords tucked out of the way and off any walkways. Be sure…
Christmas Family Traditions
Making memories with your kids is one of the highlights of every holiday season. From drinking hot cocoa and playing Christmas music while hanging ornaments on a real tree when it’s 100 degrees outside to choosing to all pink lights inside and out for December, there are simple, easy, and sometimes inexpensive activities to count…
Coleslaw for every occasion!
Cook outs, street tacos, and picnics are all celebrations that may require a great coleslaw. Here is my recipe. It’s become a favorite with friends and family. The key is to keep tasting the dressing until it is really flavorful and use a great mayonnaise like Dukes. Here are the ingredients. Mix everything but the…
Easy Beer Bread
Beer bread is super easy and is sure to impress family and guests. Ingredients Ingredients 3 cups sifted flour 3 t baking powder 1 t salt 1/4 c sugar 1 can beer – dark is nice 1/2 c melted butter Instructions Sift flour through a mesh colander into a bowl Sprinkle baking powder, salt, and…
5 Easy Steps to Personalized String Lights
We all love strings of twinkle lights brightening the yard during the Christmas Season but have you asked yourself. . . . What about Spring? The good news for Spring is there are a ton of options to light your outdoor entertainment areas. Personalized commercial-grade light strings are a magical way to accent pergolas, porches, open spaces, and more. If you plan…
Winter Wonderland Centerpiece
December or January, this project is a perfect project to brighten a dining table, accent table or entryway. Materials A large glass vase Faux snow Battery lights Accent objects like little trees We started with a simple, oversized, glass globe. Purchased at Michael’s with a discount coupon it was between $20-$30. A large cylindrical, round,…
Battery Lights, Mason Jars, and Dr. Who!
Be inspired by this 5-minute project to accessorize your next party!
Easy Halloween Party Lights – Ping Pong Ball Crafts
Planning a Halloween Party? Decorating for Autumn? I love using ping pong balls to transform any set of Christmas lights into the perfect accent for a party. This time of year, ORANGE is the perfect color. Here are quick and easy instructions: 1. Assemble your materials A string of yellow or orange mini lights for…
DIY: Hula Hoop Chandelier
Wedding tents, pergolas, and porches are perfect places for today’s project. We love how a string of lights and a few accessories that you may already have on hand turn a basic hula hoop into a beautiful chandelier! Materials Hula Hoop – find one at a dollar store, a big-box retailer, or at home in…
The Perfect Margarita
Every February, we raise our glass to toast National Margarita Day and dream about warm Spring and Summer days ahead! Read more about this February 22nd “holiday” at the Official Margarita Day website. While we don’t know exactly who created the margarita we raise our glasses in tribute and say, “Muchas Gracias!”. Here’s my favorite…
Oreo Truffles
Oreo Truffles are the hidden gem in our kitchen. With only 3 ingredients they are quick and easy. But with their decadent flavor, people never suspect how easy they are to make. Ingredients 1 15oz package of Oreos 1 8oz package of cream cheese 1 16 oz package of melting chocolate parchment paper optional –…
Cheese Herb Snacks
Need an idea for quick party food? Add this fun recipe to your list of things to do before the party so you and your guests can enjoy the game without standing in the kitchen. These happy crackers work great for a shower or adult birthday party. They’re lovely with a glass of lemonade or…
Lighting Pre-Game Tail Gate Parties – University of Utah
We love a good party! What is more fun than gathering pre-game with friends to enjoy food, drinks, and fun before the big kickoff? Cheering on the University of Utah team, Alexis celebrated team colors and used red 12-volt LED Christmas lights. Installation was easy since the lit part of the light strings is a reasonable…
Christmas Recipe Collection
Just in time for Christmas, we have compiled our 3 favorite recipes for you to enjoy all in one place: Chocolate Fudge Recipe – Old fashioned Ingredients 1 1/2 C Milk 4 oz Unsweetened chocolate (Baker’s squares work well for this) 4 C Sugar 3 tbsp Light corn syrup 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tbsp Butter…
Homemade Instant Pot Caramel Sauce
Nothing says fall like “Homemade” Caramel Sauce. This simple Instant-pot recipe won’t scorch (scorching really is horrifying!) and the finished sauce is perfect for fall apples. Ingredients 1 – 3 cans of sweetened condensed milk 1 Tbsp vanilla per can of condensed milk Directions Remove the label from the can of condensed milk. Open the…
Brighten Up a Baby Centerpiece with Battery Lights
Battery operated lights make decorating any event a delight! For our first project, we tucked a set of battery operated micro LED lights under a centerpiece with a tissue paper accordion base. Just pop the battery lights under the centerpiece. The lights cast a beautiful glow along the table. We tucked battery lights and table…
Peonies and Battery Lights
Filling a simple vase with marbles, paper shred, glass beads, and lights is a simple and easy way to add ambiance to any event or room of the house. Materials vase LED Mason Jar battery lights for the flowers LED battery fairy lights flowers – either silk or real (if they are real and in…
DIY Wine Cork Craft!
Have a bowl of wine cork you’ve been saving for a project? Have you been saving those wine cork from the bottle of wine you drink on your anniversary? Are you looking for a fun way to accent your bar cart? This project is for you. Materials Micro LED battery lights Corks Vase…
Summer Highlights
It’s that time of year when we feature our Summer Highlights through the years.. Crock Pot Summer Pulled Pork Summer Luau Lights https://blog.christmas-light-source.com/sparkle-under-the-stars/