DIY Fourth of July Luminary Craft
Get ready to add a touch of patriotic flair to your Fourth of July celebrations with this fun and easy DIY luminary craft! Instead of the usual store-bought decorations, why not create your own unique luminaries that will light up your backyard or patio in style? Finally, place a tea light candle inside each luminary and light them up to enjoy a warm and festive glow. You can line them up along your walkway, scatter them on your outdoor dining table, or hang them from tree branches for a magical ambiance. These DIY luminaries are not only a great way to celebrate Independence Day, but they also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family. So, get creative and have a blast crafting your own Fourth of July luminaries!
These are the materials you will need:
Materials Needed
- Tissue paper or printed paper napkins
- Wooden Craft Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun + Glue Sticks
- LED Tea Light
- Twine, Ribbon or String
Instructions
- Cut each napkin into four parts along the fold lines.
- Make five squares out of craft sticks.
- Glue the squares together to form a cube with one open side.
- Line each side of the cube with hot glue and press a napkin smoothly into place.
- Repeat for the remaining four sides.
- Trim excess paper from each edge. Go slow and cut nicely– these edges will show!
- Glue a twine string to each corner to act as a hanger, then tie the four strings together evenly in the center.
- Add a tea light, hang and enjoy!