Good old zip ties! Zip ties were used to secure the lights too. You'll see some sagging before you're done, but once the sides are wired together it will be sturdier. I like to wear thin leather gloves when working with wire. You'll need a pair of wire cutters and be careful with sharp edges. Wire mesh or chicken wire can be found at your local hardware store, Lowe's or Home Depot. ![]() Bottom of the box was left open.Ī second layer of wire mesh was added for more support. Strand of 100 Christmas lights also secured with zip ties.don't you just love zip ties.so many uses))) The lights were secured around the sides. Wire mesh or chicken wire, secured with zip ties. Imagination.which in my case.I need examples!! So here are some more photos of TypicalScrapbooker Janie's boxes! There is just no limit to getting all sorts of variety in this decoration - size - color - fabrics - bows - embellishments.the list is long and only limited by your imagination. ![]() Kudos to Janie! - Be sure to drop by her Blog Typical Scrapbooker Crafts and say hello! ![]() This crafty idea for lighted Christmas decorations comes from TypicalScrapbooker Janie, one our Trendy Tree Facebook Group members, and what an excellent idea! She put together some pieces of chicken wire to make her box, added some inexpensive clear Christmas lights, covered the boxes in a nice shiny fabric and topped the box off with a crisp Deco Poly Mesh bow.
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