Last year I shared my lighted glass Christmas box gift block {HERE} which has been popular with Pinterest and Google searches. This project was also a popular present among my family and friends, so I made a few more this year to give as housewarming and neighbor gifts. I made a few slight changes to this year's version, but still equally easy with no craft tools required. I've also included a mini tutorial at the bottom of post with tips for making your own.
This year I chose to use white stranded Christmas lights, instead of the green wires, and I also added a flat glittery ornament to the front of each block. Possible places to display your lit Christmas gift include the fireplace mantle, the kitchen counter, in a window well, or under the tree.
This is a perfect project for beginners because it doesn't require any special tools (or skills). It is such a beautiful, yet simple project. I hope you feel inspired to make your own.
Glass Christmas Light Box Tutorial:
Assembly Time: Under 20 minutes (plus overnight drying of glue)
Total Price: $12 - $22
What you need:
- 100 count Christmas light set. This year I chose white wires -- $3 at Walmart
- Glass Kraft Block with pre-cut hole in bottom -- originally $12 at Hobby Lobby (less if you print a coupon from HERE)
- Wire edged ribbon -- $2 - $6 per spool depending on style
- Two-dimensional flat glittery ornament -- lime green "peace" ornament $1 at Walmart, snowflakes in multipack from Lowes
What you do:
Step 1: Plug in Christmas lights to stretch out any packaging folds in the wire.
Step 2: Fold strand of lights in half and begin to fill inside the block using a spoon for assistance. Make sure to keep the "boy" end of the plug outside the box. (Folding the strand of lights in half before insertion results in a more natural light distribution.)
Step 3: Rotate block so opening is at the bottom. Wrap ribbon around sides and tie a bow. My full bow tutorial can be found HERE, but this single image from another project should give you the bow-making gist.
Step 5: Enjoy!
Sharing this project at any number of the creative link parties listed HERE