Wedding Icicle Lights

Have you ever seen those pictures on Pinterest of lights under head tables at weddings. Well, we are here to tell you what you need to get that look. Icicle light strings. It really is that simple.

These classic icicle Christmas light strings aren't just for Christmas anymore. Icicle sets can be found in a variety of counts and styles. You will find green wire and white wire with clear bulbs, as well as styles that will drip or twinkle and even change colors. Even of these selections would be great for lighting tables, tents and chandeliers for your big day.

Lighting under tables is easy. All you have to do is wrap the lights around the underneath of the table and tape or staple them to the bottom. Then place a table cloth over and you have an elegant and glowing wedding decorations.

If you want to light your event tents, all you will have to do is hang the lights around the edges of the tent, just like you hang them along your roofline. It will light up your whole night. They will give a classic and fun look to your party.

If you are more of a DIY bride, then why not make your own chandeliers. All you have to have is a hula hoop, some ribbon, twine and icicle lights. Take your hula hoop and tie 8 pieces of twine around your hula hoop a few inches apart, then pull them up and tie them together so you can hang it. Then put a few dots of glue where you want to start wrapping your ribbon around. Wrap the ribbon all the way around the hoop and glue the end. Then all you have left is wrapping your icicle light string around. Ty using zip ties along the way to help secure your lights. Now plug it up and enjoy.

All of these projects are great for weddings of all types at any time of year. Try them out and see what you think. You can also find our entire selection of icicle light sets here.

DIY Tinsel Wreath

Tinsel and fairly lights turned into a holiday wreath. It doesn't get more festive than that. This very simple and inexpensive DIY project will be a great addition to your holiday decor. 

All you are going to need is some tinsel in the color of your choice and battery LED lights to match, masking tape and a foam wreath. Some of these item might even be laying around from some old decorations that don't get used anymore. 

Lay down your foam wreath and decide where you want the lights to start and end. The ending point will need to be in the back at either the top or the bottom, to keep it hidden and secure. Start taping your lights down and continue to wrap them all the way around the wreath, taping as you go. 

Next you can start wrapping your tinsel around the wreath, starting where you started your  battery light string. Be sure to adjust your lights as you wrap your tinsel so they aren't hidden. 

Secure your tinsel and use the excess to hang it up on your door at the desired length. Then turn your lights on and enjoy. 

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Hannah

All American Christmas Co. 

DIY Hula Hoop Chandelier

Does your patio desperately  need a lighting update? Well if you have a couple of hours and little extra cash,
you will have a very classy and very cool chandelier to spice up the lighting in your outdoor living space. All you have to have for this project is a hula hoop, ribbon, hot glue gun, a little twine and a string of icicle lights.

First, cut 8 pieces of twine about 3 feet long, this way you'll be able to tie them together at the ends to hang it. Start tying them onto the hula hoop, they should look like spokes on a bike wheel.

Next, grab your ribbon and the hot glue gun. put a few dots of glue where you want to start wrapping your ribbon, just to secure it. Wrap your ribbon all the way around your hula hoop, be sure to not leave any space uncovered. When you reach a piece of twine, be sure to cover the knot with ribbon and continue wrapping. Secure the end with a little hot glue.

Then it is time to start attaching your icicle lights. In our opinion, using zip ties are perfect for this. They are  simple and quick, plus you won't even notice them. Just wrap the lights around, they won't be perfect but that is part of the fun in this project.

Now, pull all of your strings together and tie them in one knot. Be sure to even it out and make the hula hoop pretty balanced. Plug in an extension cord and hoist it up to the ceiling.

This project is very easy and can be used for so many occasions, but using it for outdoor lighting is perfect. It gives of an almost romantic glow. Have fun and try it out! You might surprise yourself with how much you enjoy it and you get satisfaction of knowing you did all yourself.

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Hannah
All American Christmas Co.

DIY Origami Light Garland

From: Wit & Whistle

Are you looking for a fun and unique lighting idea for a wedding or special event? We have found one that might be just right.A fun little project we call Origami Light Garland. What could be more fun than a string of glowing paper cubes? These are simple, inexpensive and really fun to create. The possibilities for color combinations and paper patterns are endless.

You will need to get your supplies together first. You need paper in your choice of pattern, just make sure it is thin enough to let light glow through it.A string of lights, either traditional mini lights or LED lights, if you are concerned about a fire hazard.

Now, you will need to cut your paper into squares, about 8.5" x 8.5". You will need enough squares that you have a cube for each bulb on your string. Then you are going to fold your paper as follows:

From: Wit & Whistle

After you have folded all of your paper cubes, all you have to do is poke your lights through the holes. No glue or tape needed. There you have it, it i that simple. Just be sure to let your creativity flow and you will can have a blast doing this little project.

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Hannah

All American Christmas Co.