DIY: Cupcake Liner Lights

Edit: File this under "this was supposed to be posted last month." You may recall I did a Pizzazz Your Patio post and was supposed to include this DIY. Oops. I decided to post this anyway since I honestly use my patio/balcony area more in autumn, since it's so freaking hot here until December October. And this fits my criteria when it comes to the DIYs I do: quick, easy, and cheap. This is also very easy to customize--think bedrooms, dorm rooms, mantel, parties, etc. Or think colors/patterns. 
Let's see how I did it:


I was planning and plotting my next party, an outdoors one, and was thinking about lights. I came across all sorts, like these:

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Typical me, I thought, I could make that! Or something like it! But I wanted to spend zero to $1. And that's how I came up with this idea (edit: thanks for the emails notifying me of other liner ideas! such savvy readers I have!)

I had lights and scissors on hand. The only purchase would be the liners, which I got for about $1 on sale. The liners match my patio furniture, so that's why I picked this pattern.

To assemble, simply fold the liner in half and cut a tiny slit. Cut as many as are needed for lights.

 Poke the lights through the slits in the liners. Hang lights as desired.

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NOTES:

• I figured since the liners are obviously ok to bake with, it didn't matter the type of light. IF this bothers you, use LED lights. 
• I used lights I had on hand, which were smaller, but bigger bulbs would be beautiful too.
• Use colored lights! (Note to self: get some colored lights!)
• My lights are suitable inside/outside, so check if yours are. Dollar stores have sales on lights often.
• Match the liners to decor or to situation, like if you're hosting a party, for example.
• Some liners are colored on the inside, which makes for an even a cooler glow. (Note to self: get more liners!)

Enjoy! Love, Elle

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