This is my new favorite project. It's cheap, easy-to-make, and so very creative (much like another great project we recently featured, this DIY cardboard treasure chest)! It's a homemade cloud light that lights up, glows, and looks amazing graced on a wall or hung from a ceiling. How dreamy!
All that's needed for this wonderful DIY project? Cotton batting (found at craft stores), paper lanterns, a wooden dowel, fishing wire or string, a hot glue gun, and battery-powered LED lights. Some people suggest using flameless candles, but LED lights are considered the safest option. Here's how to make it:
- Expand the paper lanterns and glue batting to the exterior. Use whatever sizes of lanterns you’d like! The video below uses five lanterns of all different shapes.
- Tie the string to the wooden dowel and fasten the dowel to the ceiling with screw hooks so it’s nice and secure.
- Place clear string on each edge of the lanterns. Tie each ball to the dowel individually in the shape of a cloud, adjusting to your liking.
- Pull lights through the base through the cloud, letting some hang lower than others.
- Attach blue ribbon for a rainy effect (optional).
This DIY cloud makes a perfect gift, decoration for a baby shower or wedding, or would be great just hanging in your bedroom as a cute, unexpected touch!
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