Outdoor Lighted Christmas Presents

by Becky W

DIY: How to create your own lighted Christmas gifts for outside decor

Please see my blog for detailed step-by-step instructions

Create a framed box out of boards. Staple on some lights, looping them back and forth across the frame.

Wrap the boxes with mesh ribbon and bows

Take them outside and plug them in!

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Deb Zimmerman EA on Dec 26, 2015
I don't see where it says what you covered the frame with? They are beautiful and I love them but I don't know what is used on the outside of the frame?

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Brenda A. Gales on Jun 28, 2016
Can you use a cardboard box to make a frame?

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Kathy Sabo on Dec 25, 2017

Just what IS mesh? Do you leave the back open? Where do yo put the plug through to plug it in?

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Rosemary Richards on Dec 15, 2018

Heck you could probably get some dollar tree picture frames and glue them or some paint sticks

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LAURIE STODDARD on Feb 24, 2024

We did something similar to this 20 years ago. We bought clear storage containers for all of our Christmas storage. We wrapped lights around them and put some ribbons on top. Since they are plastic and have lids, they are already weatherproof. When Christmas is over just unwrap them and you have your storage containers back. Since the containers come in different sizes, you can have all different size "presents". You can even wrap them in different color lights, for each "present".
Instead of using mesh ribbons to wrap the boxes, you can use plastic wrap. It will make them weatherproof and might reflect some of the light. I really like the wood boxes, but I would have painted them, just to seal the wood.

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