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You “Light” Up My Life!

November 29, 2010 By Michelle Barneck 36 Comments

Thanks to Scotch(R) Double Sided Tape for sponsoring my writing about crafts. Add your comment below to be entered for a chance to win free sample rolls to help with your upcoming holiday needs.

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

  1. Brooke says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Cute Michelle! I like the way it turned out. and I’m impressed you created it while holding the little man 🙂

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  2. Jessica :) says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    I love this idea!! I’m also really feeling like I should be expressing my gratitude more so I love this!

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  3. Jay and Danielle says

    November 29, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I LOVE this idea! It would be way super cute to do the neighbors for christmas 🙂

    danyellow17@yahoo.com

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    November 29, 2010 at 5:28 pm

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  5. Connie Babe says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    that’s too cute…i’ll need to make me some paper lightbulbs!

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  6. Tiffany says

    November 29, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    This is such a great idea, and easy too, my favorite!

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  7. Nancy's Couture says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I love that idea!!!! I may have to copy it :0)

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  8. Marcy says

    November 29, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Very cute!

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  9. Sara says

    November 29, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    LOVE IT!!!!!

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  10. Jennifer says

    November 29, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    What a great idea! I am always looking for creative ways to help my kids leave thank-you notes 🙂

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  11. Brianne says

    November 29, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    I love double-sided tape!

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  12. Heth says

    November 29, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    What a fun idea!

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  13. Megan R says

    November 29, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    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.
    mtschaggeny@hotmail.com

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  14. Angie says

    November 29, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    What a cute idea! We did a thankful tree, we could carry it on!

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  15. Rebecca Talley says

    November 29, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Great idea. It would be a fun YW activity for the bishop. Thanks!

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  16. MelissaF says

    November 29, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    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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  17. jennaelayne says

    November 30, 2010 at 1:03 am

    whoo hoo! needing some tape :o) xo jenna

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  18. Brooke Anna says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:13 am

    I love me some tape! I can’t sew (YET) but I sure plan on learning sometime 🙂
    brookeannaroberts@yahoo.com

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  19. Lani says

    November 30, 2010 at 8:25 am

    You are SO cute! Love your ideas of sharing the love!

    Lw4photos@gmail.com

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  20. lbianc says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:29 am

    I cannot wait to do this project for my parents from my 7 month old son…so cute!!!

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  21. Norma V. says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:35 am

    This is a great idea. I know my 4 year old son would love it!!

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  22. Felicia says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Yahoo for double-sided tape!

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  23. Rach says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:49 am

    LOVE the double sided tape! And we are going to do this today for our Daddy! Thanks for the idea.

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  24. Julie says

    November 30, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    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. Cara says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    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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  26. Humphries Clan says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    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
    ehumphries3@gmail.com

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  27. Celia says

    November 30, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    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!
    sis_celiadawn at yahoo dot com

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  28. Jean S. says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    What a fun idea!

    jeanmarie80(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. Recovering Craft Hoarder says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    What a cute idea!

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  30. Michelle says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    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

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  31. Kristi says

    December 1, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    I love double sided tape!! You can do so many cute things with it!

    kristidorman at gmail dot com

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  32. ASHLEE says

    December 2, 2010 at 11:55 am

    Cute Idea Michelle!
    theculinaryqueenbee.blogspot.com

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  33. Steph says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Such a fun idea. This is why I am dating you tonight. 😉

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  34. Jill - Sconces says

    December 2, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Thanks for this post. Have a happy holiday (shopping) season!

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  35. travelgirl18 says

    December 3, 2010 at 2:20 am

    this is so cute! I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!

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  36. Erica says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    So smart! I love new ideas for encouraging others! Thanks! Merry Christmas

    Reply

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