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Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

The holidays may be over, but don’t put away your decorative lights just yet. From chandeliers to wall art, here are some fun ways to use cheery lights all year round.
Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

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Pretty chandelier

This unique and elegant light fixture is made from strips of fabric draped over a wire cooling rack, with hidden twinkle lights that create a soft, romantic glow. The result: a dramatic (and inexpensive!) chandelier.  Get the DIY instructions.

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Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

Starry, starry night

Dark wine bottles with lights make a great centrepiece for a dining room table or as a chic mantel piece. Arrange them in a cluster of three or line them up in a row. Get the instructions.

Source: Tasteofhome.com

Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

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Modern mantel

Here’s one way to beat the winter blues: hang a colourful garland with bright fairy lights in your living room. This modern display will brighten up your mantel (and your mood) in a snap.

Source: Designsponge.com

Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

Sweet dreams

Add fairy lights to your bedroom décor to create serene, calming ambiance. Tip: To make a canopy easily, use a hoop tied to ribbons and hang on to a screw-in ceiling hook.

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Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

Whimsical art

Create a warm winter glow indoors with mini-lights and a blank canvas. To assemble, punch clusters of holes through a blank canvas, poke lights through, tape into place on the back and hang it.

Photo credit: Roberto Caruso

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Outdoor oasis

Create a winter wonderland in your backyard by wrapping lights around the trunks of trees. Then sit back with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the view!

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Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

Modern decorative

Turn a cool vintage find into a stunning art piece. This rustic birdcage was spray painted with a deep metal paint colour to contrast the white lights.

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Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

In bloom

Don’t wait for spring to enjoy pretty flowers — this cool craft with egg cartons will add instant colour and interest to your décor. Hang them around a door frame or on your headboard. Get the instructions.

Source: Norskeinteriorblogger.blogspot.com

Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

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Spell it out

Feeling ambitious? This DIY twinkly typographic art is worth the effort. Print out a stencil and lay over top of the wood panel, then drill holes to spell out the word and insert the bulbs accordingly. Get the instructions.

Source: Designsponge.com

Nine new ways to decorate with twinkle lights

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