While the inventory at Dollar Tree is constantly changing, there are some things that you can almost always find there. One item that is a constant on their shelves is night lights, but plain, boring night lights. Luckily, they are easy to dress up! At Squirrel, the blog of Etsy shop Exhalia Studios, crafter Bobbie Julie shares how she used wire and beads to make a twisty tree to decorate one. I love how the glass beads look when illuminated from behind! If you want to work one into your fall decor, use beads in autumn colors instead for a more seasonally-appropriate look. [how to make a beaded tree night light]
Project estimate:
- Night light, $1
- Wire, on hand or $1 and up
- Beads, on hand or $1 and up
Total: $1 and up
7 Comments
Julie
Thanks so much for the recognition. I did in point of fact get the lights at the dollar store. :) Just a quick question: Where did you get the name Bobbie, so that I can make sure to fix it? My name is Julie. :) Thanks!
Heather's Mom
How fun!
heather
@Julie, Oops!! Sorry about that little snafu! We’ve updated it. We promise to only call you Julie from now on!
Erin @ His and Hers
This is so pretty! I also like how the light illuminates the beads. (And Heather–congrats on your Martha meeting! How cool is that?!) :)
rhonda
@Julie – Soooo sorry about that! It was a product of too much multi-tasking… I should learn not to try to make lunch and blog at the same time!
Julie
No problem at all about the name. :) I can never remember names either. Also, one of my readers brought up a potential misunderstanding in the instructions, so I have published the following clarification on my blog.
***A Quick Note About Safety***
One of my readers reminded me that it is important not to take anything for granted. Please remember that you are working with wire and that it is going on an electrical appliance. Please make sure that when in use, the wire does not come in contact with the either the prongs or the socket. Unplug before changing the light bulb. If you have concerns about the safety you could glue the tree to the light cover which comes with the nightlight. Thank you.
heather
Thanks for the reminder, Julie!