Make twinkling wall art

Simple pleasures: Create a warm winter glow indoors with mini-lights and a blank canvas

By Virginie Martocq

Updated July 30, 2013

Roberto Caruso

Starry, starry nights. And crisp sparkling snow. Just two reasons we love winter. Bring a warm glow indoors with a homemade twinkle board. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the magic of mini-lights in the dark days of the season. To assemble, punch clusters of holes through a blank canvas, poke lights through, tape into place on the back and hang it!

Get this look: Canvas, $46, DeSerres. Indoor lights, $19, Canadian Tire. Coat rack, $239, West Elm. Crate & Barrel bench, $499, 1-888-657-4108.

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