Looking for a creative way to add contrast to a dark room at night? Well, these 5 crafts have got you covered!

DIY STRING LIGHTS

Rather than having boring string lights draped across the ceiling, use cups!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-

• Paper cups (colored is optional)
• String lights
• Scissors

STEPS:

1. Cut X-Shaped slits in the top of each cup with the scissors
2. Put the bugs of the string lights inside of each cup (and…thats it!)

DIY PHOTO LAMP

This is such a beautiful creation, you can use any photo/design!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-

• Black lampshade
• Lamp (with bulb)
• Thumbtack/needle
• Photo/design
• Thin white sharpie

STEPS:

1. Trace the photo/design onto your lampshade with the thin white sharpie
2. Use the thumbtack/needle to poke holes in the shade along the sharpie’s line (add excess detail if liked)
3. Plug it in!

DIY MARQUEE LETTERS

This is a bright way to add a personal touch to your space!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-

• Wooden Letter
• Paint
• Knife
• Light Bulbs

STEPS:

1. Paint your letter
2. Use the knife (or a wood cutter) to cut X-shaped slits along the backside of the letter
3. Place bulbs into each slit
4. Light em up!

DIY PRISM LIGHT

This adds a really sweet effect to the walls at night!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-

• Mason Jar
• Round glass decor
• Glass glue
• Ribbon/twine
• Electric Candle
• Brushes

STEPS:

1. Apply glue all over mason jar with your brushes and add your glass decor
2. Tie a bow with the ribbon/twine (optional. for “adorablism”)
3. Place the electric candle inside and viola!

DIY FAIRY LIGHT CHANDELIER

This is super cool at night time!!!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED-

• Hula hoop
• Fairy lights
• Hot glue gun

STEPS:

1. Wrap fairy lights around hula hoop so the y hang down
2. Glue the ends of the fairy lights so they stay on (you can also use tape around the wrapped parts)
3. Light them up!