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You “Light” Up My Life!

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This project is so easy it can be done holding a baby. 😉 I have really wanted to have a focus more on gratitude and appreciating those around us this month. This is a fun idea to surprise someone who has made a difference in your life. I call it You “light” up my life.

Supplies needed:

  • Black, red and green cardstock
  • Double sided tape
  • Scissors
  • Black marker

You can literally finish this in 15 minutes or less. It could be a fun mutual or family home evening activity where you could choose some family members, neighbors or community members you admire.

1. Start off by cutting the light string out of black paper. It can be any shape you like, just squiggle it around. I kept mine about 1.5 inches thick so it would be sturdy to lift once I got it all put together. I overlapped the edges about 1/2 inch and secured with tape.

2. Next, add the little black rectangles where the lights will go. I made these about 1.5 x 2 inches so I could overlap them a 1/2 inch to secure with tape.

3. Now fold and cut your red and green paper in fourths. I placed the paper next to the rectangle and freehanded a light shape. Then, I cut it out and used it to trace the rest of the lights.

4. Once you have all the lights cut out write notes on each one about what you love and appreciate about that person. We did ours for daddy so I wrote notes from me and each of my boys. It could be fun to do this for grandparents, ward members, neighborhood elderly, etc. Also, be sure to write “You light up our lives!” on one of the lights.

5. Then comes the fun part, tape it to their door and let them know how much you appreciate them.

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Nikki said…

My kids would love this. We have the just dance one. but this one would be perfect for my 4yr old.

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Comments

  16. This reminds me a lot of “heart attacking” people. You cut out hearts and write messages on them and place them on a door or desk etc. It’s fun for Valentine’s Day.

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  24. Great idea! I have been following your website for a few months now and I really enjoy getting the daily email stating that you posted something new.

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  25. I love this idea!! Being the RS President I need all the ideas I can get and this would be a great inexpensive way for us as a Presidency to show our love for each sister. Thank you for all of your cute ideas!

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  27. I’ve been trying to think of an idea to let my husband know how much I appreciate him… Thanks for the fun idea!! And I LOVE Scotch Tape!!! And double sided tape always makes me happy!
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