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Have you heard of or used a light box? I’ve seen these all over blogs and Pinterest, but had never made one myself. I have wanted to make one for a while, so when I thought of this pumpkin decorating idea, I decided to try it out.
To make it, I took a clear storage box and filled it with clear Christmas lights. Then I covered the top with white tissue paper and taped it down on the sides. (The tissue paper helped disperse and soften the light.) I think it looks beautiful when it glows in the dark 🙂
Then I printed this pumpkin on cardstock paper and cut it out. I also cut out accessories and shapes out of felt. I used a few googly eyes and glued on stars on the pink hat.
When it was dark out, I invited Troy to play with the light box.
I showed him all the accessories and showed him how to put them on the pumpkin. He had a BALL decorating!!
Here are some of our decorated pumpkins!
It was a very fun activity! I can’t wait to use a light box more often. Hope you’ll try it out!
This is awesome Angela. I am hoping to try one out soon too! Not sure what we will do with it yet though.
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Thanks, Sarah! Let me know how you like it!
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Love your new design!
Thanks, Katie! I’m happy with it!!
I’ve made a light box for using water beads, and I agree -it does look beautiful in the dark! I will have to try out your pumpkin idea with my daughter -nice to do some lighted activities in these dark mornings and evenings!
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I love this creative way of using a light box! Would you be willing to come share this at the 2nd Annual Perfectly Pumpkin Contest I’m co-hosting this year: http://www.giftofcuriosity.com/2nd-annual-perfectly-pumpkin-contest/ You can enter your activity for a chance to win a prize!
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What a creative idea! This is wonderful for Fall