by Kathy Cano Murillo - Apr. 26, 2003 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic

Last month for our House & Home section, I compiled a list of fun and easy projects to liven up a dull patio. While only one came with instructions, the other ideas were shown with photos. I've received numerous requests for directions on making the patio lights of small papier-mâché boxes, so here they are. Since then I have moved the lights from the patio into my bedroom, where they add a romantic and cozy touch.


Boudoir box lights

Supplies
1 strand of 24 minilights
12 papier-mâché boxes (3-inch diameter)
Assorted acrylic paints and brushes
3 sheets of vellum paper in desired design (12 inches by 12 inches each)
1 yard of beaded fringe
Scissors
Hot glue

Directions: Separate the lids from bottoms of the boxes and paint them in desired colors. Let dry. Cut the vellum paper into 3- by 12-inch strips. Use hot glue to affix one strip to the inside lip of each lid. Trim excess.

For bottoms of the boxes, cut beaded fringe into 3-inch long pieces and hot-glue one piece around the top edges so the fringe hangs down the sides of the box.

To hang, use scissors to poke a hole in the center of each of the tops and the bottoms of the boxes for the bulb to fit snuggly. Hang and enjoy!

Variation: Use other types of boxes such as small cereal, candy, or raisin boxes for a pop-culture twist.


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Labels: lights, paint, paper