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,…
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DIY Wedding Centerpiece – Frosted Jar and Flowers
Materials frosted mason jars ribbon white battery operated lights floral bouquet Frosted jars can be made yourself or you can find them frosted from a big box craft store. See easy directions how we frosted canning jars with paint to make fun Halloween mummies. White battery operated lights fit into a mason jar…

LIfe’s a Beach – Beach Centerpiece on a Pedastal
This centerpiece focuses on the beauty of natural colors. We think the white looks elegant on any table. MATERIALS White Battery Fairy Lights White container Sea glass Small Shells Cake Pedestal Battery Fairy Lights are perfect for table centerpieces. Hide the battery box and never worry about hiding a power cord in…

Easy Easter Centerpiece
Materials: Pure White Battery Fairy Lights A White Cake Stand Ceramic bunnies Faux flowers – we love peonies, choose your favorite Floral picks We created this sweet table centerpiece with a few easily purchased items and a set of our Battery Fairy Lights. We’ve created this centerpiece with whtie battery lights but yellow works great as…

Easy Christmas Lantern Centerpiece with Greenery
Note from the Editor: The Introduction Introducing, Elizabeth. This is her first post for the blog. She joined Christmas Light Source working just a few hours a week back in June and now is involved in much of our content development. We knew that she’d fit in fine around here when Dave and I discovered that…

Magnolias, Cotton and Burlap with Lights, Oh my!!
Here in the Christmas Light Source (CLS) design lab, we LOVE the current rustic chic design craze combining natural cotton, burlap, and magnolias. As I’ve been adding to our Pinterest board on the subject, one thing really stood out to me: How much all these projects really need a string of lights!! Enter the…

Hiding the Battery Box in Your Craft Projects
Background: Planning a great wedding centerpiece? Lighting up a lantern with battery lights? A question we hear over and over is, “How do you suggest I hide the battery box?” Answer: Try moss! Readily available at hobby stores, florists and your nearest well-stocked dollar store, moss is perfect for hiding an unsightly battery pack….

Lighting Christmas Centerpieces
Thanksgiving is behind us, and now we are headed full blast to Christmas. It’s time to turn our attention to a lovely table. In my world this means repurposing. I’m planning my retro Christmas table decor, and this season’s special accents are simple Christmas centerpieces that are lit with fairy battery lights. It’s easy to…

Craft with Lights: Simple Autumn Centerpiece
Summer temps are finally turning chilly and aren’t we all pulling out our Fall sweaters, suede boots, pumpkin pie recipes. It’s time to warm up our living spaces with accents of Autumn colors. I’m happy to report that a quick trip to a craft shop to pick up a few readily available supplies and…
Video: Light a Pumpkin Centerpiece!
[tubepress video=”_L0MqJcUqeE” title=”false” length=”true” description=”false” descriptionLimit=”0″] Light an Autumn Centerpiece Celebrate the change of seasons as leaves turn and October brings cooler temperatures with a quick and easy project. This project requires the following items: An Autumn leaf garland readily found in local craft and hobby shops (we like the richer colors shown in the video below)…