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)

  1. 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.

  2. 2

    Remove the lid and start by painting the bottom of the chocolate box with chalkboard paint.

  3. 3

    Allow to dry before adding a second coat.

  4. 4

    Once dry, turn the chocolate box over and mark out where you'd like each of your LED lights to go.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 7

    Finally, use chalk to write a little note or quote on the front of your light.

  8. 8

    Turn it on and admire your work!