Chocolate Box Marquee
Turn an old chocolate box into a cute marquee light!
Posted by Cat Morley
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You Will Need (7 things)
- Metal Chocolate Box
- Chalkboard Paint
- Paint Brush
- LED lights
- Awl
- Screwdriver
- Chalk Pen
Steps (8 steps, 60 minutes)
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1
For this light, you'll need a metal chocolate box. You can usually find these going cheap after Valentine's day, like I did with mine.
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2
Remove the lid and start by painting the bottom of the chocolate box with chalkboard paint.
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3
Allow to dry before adding a second coat.
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4
Once dry, turn the chocolate box over and mark out where you'd like each of your LED lights to go.
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5
Use an awl to punch a hole through the metal for each of the lights. Start small and then make the hole wider and wider with a screwdriver until the lights fit snuggly.
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6
Place the lights into each of the holes and tie the wire neatly at the back of the box before popping the chocolate box's lid back into place.
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7
Finally, use chalk to write a little note or quote on the front of your light.
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Turn it on and admire your work!