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
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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36 Comments:
Cute Michelle! I like the way it turned out. and I'm impressed you created it while holding the little man :)
I love this idea!! I'm also really feeling like I should be expressing my gratitude more so I love this!
I LOVE this idea! It would be way super cute to do the neighbors for christmas :)
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that's too cute...i'll need to make me some paper lightbulbs!
This is such a great idea, and easy too, my favorite!
I love that idea!!!! I may have to copy it :0)
Very cute!
LOVE IT!!!!!
What a great idea! I am always looking for creative ways to help my kids leave thank-you notes :)
I love double-sided tape!
What a fun idea!
What a great idea...I am always looking for fun and creative ways to show my boys and husband how much I appreciat them. I will have to make one of my own.
Megan R.
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What a cute idea! We did a thankful tree, we could carry it on!
Great idea. It would be a fun YW activity for the bishop. Thanks!
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.
whoo hoo! needing some tape :o) xo jenna
I love me some tape! I can't sew (YET) but I sure plan on learning sometime :)
brookeannaroberts@yahoo.com
You are SO cute! Love your ideas of sharing the love!
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I cannot wait to do this project for my parents from my 7 month old son...so cute!!!
This is a great idea. I know my 4 year old son would love it!!
Yahoo for double-sided tape!
LOVE the double sided tape! And we are going to do this today for our Daddy! Thanks for the idea.
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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!
This is a great idea. I think I will have my boys make this for family night that way when they are having time outs for being mean to one another they can look on the door and remember why they love each other.
thanks
Emily
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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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What a fun idea!
jeanmarie80(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a cute idea!
What a fun idea! I am going to have my kids do it for "Santa" and double-side tape it to the mantle for him to see Christmas morning. Love it.....
michelle.it.is@gmail.com
I love double sided tape!! You can do so many cute things with it!
kristidorman at gmail dot com
Cute Idea Michelle!
theculinaryqueenbee.blogspot.com
Such a fun idea. This is why I am dating you tonight. ;-)
Thanks for this post. Have a happy holiday (shopping) season!
this is so cute! I can't wait to try it. Thank you!
So smart! I love new ideas for encouraging others! Thanks! Merry Christmas
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