Christmas light tumbler tutorial with NO showing wires or battery pack

[@barbking2708]

Cool idea! How do you close the bottom?

[@sarahmchale]

I would love to know how you did the bottom of the cup with the ring! Any tips and tricks would be appreciated!

[@pamelasturgill3883]

I would love to see the bottom of the cup. Is the battery pack left exposed on the bottom, with the mold only around the pack?

[@karenbridges7087]

Could you do a video on making the ring ? With supplies needed

[@Queenkikie]

Which size extender ring would work best with 20 skinny tumbler?

[@katthysteele157]

Where can I get the decal lights from my cricket is only giving me color ones

[@vallevi1387]

How did you close the bottom? Is it left open with the battery pack exposed?

[@damfancycreations]

Yep, it is left open. The cups sits well :) I test it by washing the battery pack and it still works great. I think as long as you don’t submerge it for a long time it will be okay.

[@vallevi1387]

@@damfancycreations Great thanks. I didn’t see the bottom at the end. I loved your tutorial and will be trying it soon.

[@HisBlueEyedBlondie]

Thank you so much for asking this. I was wondering the same thing

[@dawnharper9004]

@@damfancycreations how do you keep the battery pack in place?

[@damfancycreations]

@@dawnharper9004 velcro

[@kokopellicodcs3499]

cute! where did you get the lightbulb decals?

[@KeautyDesigns]

Brilliant ladies creating a mold for the battery packs!!! I purposely haven’t done any of these cups yet because I don’t want to drill holes in my strawbler cups!

[@janicebarbee1289]

do you have an svg file for the bulbs?? or how did you do them?

[@AnnetteCook]

Where did you get your bulb pattern?

[@alluraturnbull2141]

What size did you get?

[@queenmera5222]

Hello! I’m watching this video nearly a year after you posted, but I was wondering, how would you wash your cup? Would it ruin the battery pack? Or is there a way to protect it? Any help is super appreciated, and happy holidays!!

[@rookiepaw7305]

I'm no expert in this area of creativity, but I would say to use a gentle dish soap (not detergent) and a soft cloth (if you'd like), to hand-wash the tumbler. A kind lady (oh_so_crafty561) made me a tumbler, though it doesn't light up, and recommended me to do those things to clean the cup. Do not let it sit in water for very long, and, in this case, take care when you clean and rinse the area near the battery area.

[@wendythompson9918]

How do you the cover bottle of the cup for it not to show the battery

[@damfancycreations]

I don’t cover the bottom. If you check out the lighted gingerbread house tutorial I released this winter I go into the bottom in more detail. :)

[@stacysimpson650]

Really cute! Love the idea of the lights being under the epoxy for a smooth finish.

[@damfancycreations]

Thank you!

[@jinnytripp9940]

How did you finished the bottom where the battery pack is?

[@tmcgkp]

Awesome!! I went on the site and they have different size molds. How do we know which size ring for which cup? Thank you 😊

[@damfancycreations]

They have measurements so measure the bottom of the tumbler you want to apply it to. :) they have a ‘cheat sheet’ for a handful of Hogg tumblers but I just ordered a few sizes and made them work. If you order a larger size you can cut a chunk out while it is still a little soft and make it work for several tumblers.

[@reneehellyer5823]

I click the Amazon link for the fairy lights and it takes me to paint? I love this tumbler though!

[@jestcy4205]

I think any kind of fairy lights should work. Just as long as they have that same kind of a bottom as hers does in her video. Just a little tip incase u haven’t gotten them yet, if you can, try to stay away from the fairy lights that have a small empty spot at the end where there are no lights attached to the cord. (It’s just the cord at the end but an inch or so with no lights and then the lights start. It’s just a little harder because your left with more cord you need to hide that don’t have any lights on them. It’s not a lot at all, it’s just a lot when your already trying to find areas on your tumbler to hide the cord. This is when your doing a 20oz anyways. The tumblers smaller so less room to hide. Just from my experience. Good luck!

[@heathermelcher9268]

What glue do you use to put the mold on the cup?

[@genevadennis153]

Hello. Please tell me where I can find the light bulb sticker? Thanks.

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I wish you would have shown the epoxy being applied.

[@jenniferbaker4551]

Where did you get the vinyl light bulb stickers ?

[@damfancycreations]

I drew it on my ipad 🥰

[@rruff20]

If you drew them on your iPad how did you get stickers out of them? Cricut?

[@damfancycreations]

@@rruff20 haha yes. I drew it on my ipad, exported it and load it To my cutting program

[@kimclinton6753]

I realize this video is 2 years old now but I'm so confused on the light pack being put on the bottom (with the extender mold) does the battery pack just sit there open to change the batteries? Thank you so much!

[@damfancycreations]

Hey Kim, it does. I just add a piece of velcro or a tiny strong magnet to hold it in place. :)

[@kimclinton6753]

@@damfancycreations Thank you very much. I loved this tutorial.

[@christinawilliams970]

With that bottom ring how easy is it to turn the lights on and off?

[@damfancycreations]

Really easy. You can either take the battery pack off and flip the switch or leave it attached and flip it with a pen, scissors or anything else that will fit :)

[@lauracastellanos308]

I have a question what do u put on the bottom to cover the battery pack (hide)?

[@damfancycreations]

I don’t cover the battery pack

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

It looks like there’s a small ledge on the outer edge of the battery pack housing where it meets the tumbler. How do you compensate for that? I can’t imagine epoxy would even that out as it seemed a couple millimeters. Tia

[@damfancycreations]

Hey Charlotte, I’m not sure I understand what part you are referring too 😬

[@Wendy-re1im]

Your cup is one of the best I’ve seen! I don’t understand the glitter and epoxy part, first the glitter, did you put glitter overtop of the light itself or just over the wire? And my next question , when you epoxy over the glitter was the mold attached and you epoxy over the mold too? Ok I have another question. If I wanted blue glitter and colors light would the lights show thru the colored glitter?

[@damfancycreations]

Hi Wendy! Thanks so much! Yes, the glitter I use is a transparent white so the lights still shine underneath. Yes, I attach the mold and then epoxy over everything which insures the mold is secured to the bottom of the cup. And lastly, it will depend on the glitter, if you use a transparent blue glitter the lights will shine though the blue may effect the color of the lights- if you glitter is opaque, I doubt the lights will shine through. :)

[@chayaeaddy1790]

The link you put for the fairy lights shows white or yellow. Do you have one for the Christmas color? Also, what size mold for a 32 oz tumbler?

[@karibeetch1311]

I’m trying to find the light holder you use. Can you please tell me. I could not find it on Your website

[@damfancycreations]

It’s linked in the description- it isn’t a holder, it is a mold.

[@BakingwithPOTS]

How do you attach the battery pack please?

[@damfancycreations]

Velcro or magnets

[@londonsmith3781]

So, is the bottom completely open to the battery pack? I didn’t see it in the video

[@damfancycreations]

Yes it is. :)

[@jazminemckinney5279]

Does this method only work on white glitter? Or would it work if you used a darker color glitter like a gold or even black?

[@kellihess29]

I looked on their sight for cheat sheet for sizes. I don’t see anything. Can you help fir a Hogg 20 oz skinny straight what size would I order??

[@damfancycreations]

Measure the bottom of the tumbler to see which size would fit best. :)

[@rruff20]

I just ordered two molds. Looks like the 20 oz skinny is 2 inches and the 30 oz skinny is three inches

[@TheBigbonfire]

Can you please share your bulb template or put it on Etsy so we can purchase? Awesome tutorial.

[@vickyewilliams5764]

Hey! I love this tumbler! I want to do one with white or clear lights to use all seasons but have no idea what design to put around the lights? Nothing maybe? Would you have any ideas?? Thanks

[@krinalex2]

Small stars or Diamonds maybe 🥰

[@jennifermassey8911]

Thank you! I love this option with no bumps. I was wondering do you think it would be safe to use on plastic reusable cups? Thanks

[@damfancycreations]

I wouldn’t- unless they are double walled durable plastic cups. If the plastic is weak it can bend easily and cause the epoxy to pull away from the cup.

[@heathermelcher9268]

Did you do 2 coats and the. Add glitter? Or was it your first coat of epoxy that you did the glitter ?

[@mswashu]

FYI, you fairy light link is directing to spray paint. I love your hidden method compare to others I've seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@RaveeGirll]

Did you epoxy over the mold and battery pack or just around the rim of the mold?

[@damfancycreations]

The bottom is left open so you can easily access the battery pack to change the batteries. :)

[@RaveeGirll]

@@damfancycreations okay thsnks! So you just epoxy the rim of it then?

[@damfancycreations]

Well, I glue the ring on and then glitter and epoxy the cup like normal EXCEPT for the very bottom/ inside of the ring.. if that makes sense!

[@RaveeGirll]

@@damfancycreations yes it does, thank you!

[@stacyvisockis2324]

I have a question. I was ready through the comments trying to figure some things out lol what glue do you use on the bottom? What type of glitter are you using? One of your replies said opaque and another said translucent. Thank you! I just started mine and am excited for the next step!

[@damfancycreations]

Hi! It was an opaque glitter! I just went and looked at the actual cup haha for the bottom ring I probably used liquid fusion- that is my go to. Hope this helps!

[@reginawilliams9545]

I love it, so you unscrew the bottom part and place the clear piece in and keep the bottom lid off?

[@damfancycreations]

There is no bottom lid.

[@turtleduck9987]

@@damfancycreations so is the battery pack exposed all the time? How would they change the batteries if they die?

[@damfancycreations]

@@turtleduck9987 it is exposed. You can change the batteries just like normal.

[@roodmom]

@@damfancycreations where do I order the bottom piece with lights from?

[@mikokalombola5719]

can this work with a storyboard tumbler?

[@damfancycreations]

I’m sure it will!

[@willtattoo1]

That's what I was thinking of using

[@samanthawilliams6497]

Virgin tumbler maker here..................where do I find the lights/battery pack?

[@damfancycreations]

They are linked in the description. :)

[@trinkamccabe7545]

what is textured vinyl? was it clear? can you tell me what the name is? thx

[@damfancycreations]

No- it is silver textured vinyl from cricut. :)

[@rruff20]

​@@damfancycreations well there's my answer it was cricket. You don't have to use transfer tape? Really awesome job!

[@jennifershaink209]

I plan on using black glitter. Will the lights still show through?

[@damfancycreations]

They should- I did a Halloween one a few years ago the same way and they shined though fine. Those were white lights though and not the multicolored ones. :)

[@catherineyolayi1234]

I wanna know how do you care for it. To reserve the battery does a battery remove out from the bottom of the cup? By the way you always do beautiful work

[@damfancycreations]

The battery pack Velcros to the bottom of the cup. You can remove it from the bottom- there is a good amount of wire slack - and change the batteries that way. :) thank you!

[@aliciat2216]

I think I’m going to finally get a chance to make a tumbler like this. Where did you get the light bulb cut file?

[@damfancycreations]

I drew it on my ipad. I really need to get it uploaded to my site 😜

[@aliahasan6526]

Hi can u share from where u get the light stickers thanks

[@damfancycreations]

I drew it on my ipad and turned it into a cut file. :)

[@genevievestovall2847]

Did you have any trouble with the lights still bulging a little after epoxy, glitter and epoxy again?

[@damfancycreations]

I epoxy until it is pretty smooth so 2-3 times depending on how thick you apply

[@katreenatitzer354]

How much epoxy do u use to go over the lights

[@damfancycreations]

I add thin layers until the surface is smooth

[@lesliehartsfield5040]

How many coats of epoxy did you actually use on the lighted tumbler? I am on my second coat and it is still bumpy.

[@damfancycreations]

I don’t know exactly how how many- definitely more than 2. I always epoxy until smooth. How many coats will also depend on how thick the epoxy is that you are using.

[@klairematz8560]

Do you have issues with the cup standing up? Like if you stretch it for a different cup?

[@damfancycreations]

I do not, it still sits flat. :)

[@jessicabird4723]

Did you epoxy again over the waterslide and decals?

[@damfancycreations]

Yes

[@dianalege3863]

Can you just tell me the name of the fairy lights you used? Your link sends me to krylon paint. Thanks!

[@damfancycreations]

Oh no! I went back and edited some links that did work and I must have gotten this one mixed up! I can get it added later but they are just generic lights on Amazon with the FLAT battery pack. It holds the flat round batteries vs AA!

[@midwesttumblersllc3822]

So how did you add the glitter? I added it and I still see all the wires?

[@damfancycreations]

I applied it with epoxy. I did use an opaque glitter though, if you use translucent you will be able to still see the wires.

[@kmahy1]

How many feet are your lights?

[@pressedimaging]

ok but when we wash it what is stopping us from getting electrocuted since we would be getting water on the battery pack? ????????????????

[@damfancycreations]

I am careful when I wash it. But.. the lights aren’t going to be on. Turn the switch off and there will be no electric current. Take the batteries out if you are worried about that.

[@danalane6629]

There is not enough juice in a battery like this to electrocute you even if you messed up and washed it. Worst case, you ruin your lights.

[@genevievestovall2847]

Where did the bulb image come from?

[@damfancycreations]

I drew it on my ipad!

[@genevievestovall2847]

Well that’s no fair. I can’t do that! 😁

[@DavidBennett]

Hi there. Your links have errors in them btw, the waterslide paper and the fairy lights don't point to water slide paper or fairy lights. Thanks!

[@damfancycreations]

Hi David, it has been bright to my attention- I’m not sure what happened since last year when I loaded them. I plan to go back and fix them, I have just been busy this week. :)

[@pamwilson6296]

36 watts to cure resine??

[@staceyhayes8252]

How much epoxy do you use to cover the lights?

[@damfancycreations]

I epoxy 2-3 times. It will depend how heavy your coats are. :)

[@jestcy4205]

This is really cute! Great job! I started mine last night and those lights are a pain in the $!! to put on though lol. I was having trouble w mine sticking at first for some reason but once I got a little routine going I got the hang of it. The lights are a pain and are so time consuming. 😩

[@damfancycreations]

They are! Which is why I don’t make these to sell 😂 maybe one a year… I may do an updated tumbler for this year too haha

[@jestcy4205]

@@damfancycreations 😂🤣 I can see why! ...as soon as I got done putting the lights on it I thought wth did I just get myself into!? Lol

[@damfancycreations]

@@jestcy4205 bahah 😂

[@bugmybassify]

This looks thick and uneven on screen is it in real life? I know things on screen vs actually are usually vastly different!

[@bugmybassify]

I ask because I'd like to try it this way!

[@damfancycreations]

It is a little thicker than your normal tumbler bc you have to cover the lights good but it is definitely not uneven. :)

[@bugmybassify]

@@damfancycreations thank you so much for replying! I'm watching on my phone so it's probably that. I appreciate the time it took to share your skills😀

[@damfancycreations]

@@bugmybassify of course!

[@landaevelyn88]

Where do you get your tumblers from?! Love your work!

[@damfancycreations]

Thanks! Mostly from The Stainless Depot (Hogg).

[@landaevelyn88]

@@damfancycreations thank you!

[@kjprice68]

Thank you so much for this video! I love your tumbler!

[@damfancycreations]

You are more than welcome!

[@snkdesignsbykelleyvanscyoc2039]

HEY DANIELLE! AWESOME AS USUAL! WHERE DID YOU GET THE BULB IMAGE?

[@damfancycreations]

Hey! Thanks! I actually drew it on my ipad!!

[@snkdesignsbykelleyvanscyoc2039]

@@damfancycreations OHHH HOW DO I DO THAT?

[@snkdesignsbykelleyvanscyoc2039]

@@damfancycreations Is it an app? I'm new to the iPad world lol

[@damfancycreations]

I have the app ‘procreate’ and the apple pencil, it is how I draw and design a lot of my images. :)

[@rruff20]

​@@damfancycreations did you print them on a cricut???

[@barbara88stilwell]

I can't get any of the links to work for me. Could someone get me some good link please?

[@damfancycreations]

There may be technical issues right now- they usually work just fine. Maybe check back a little later. :)

[@sabineaziz9473]

How long is the lifetime of the battery ?

[@damfancycreations]

The life of the battery will depend on how often you use it but if they go out you can easily change them. :)

[@janetolson4894]

The site for the mold is not working

[@damfancycreations]

It works for me but here is the direct link: twochicksart.com/products/christmas-lights-ring-mold

[@rhondamosti5528]

Thank you! I ordered some of these molds, so much better! Do you have a picture of the bottom when you are all done? Also, where did you get the outline for the christmas bulbs?

[@damfancycreations]

Hey Rhonda, I actually drew the bulb on my ipad. :) I didn’t snap a picture last year but I am probably going to do an updated version this year and I’ll be sure to snap a pic!

[@krazyd6912]

Safe to hand wash it even though the battery pack underneath

[@angelicagomez4900]

Why not set the battery pack on the base then glue the ring while leaving the wire on the notch? That way you don't have to feed it through

[@damfancycreations]

Bc I glitter and epoxy everything so there isn’t a random ring at the base of the tumbler. I can not glitter and epoxy if the wire is already fed through the hole. :)

[@christinawilliams970]

Love this!!!!

[@icwx3]

I loooove it!!! 😍🥰

[@Peggysue661]

Love it 😍

[@damfancycreations]

🥰🥰🥰

[@gourdhead22]

How cute Nice job. Great inspiration. Thanks. hugs Sheryl 🎄☃️🎄

[@lorrimdavis]

Thank you so much! I didn't want to have but the "strawbler" to make a light up tumbler! I also appreciated your explaination of keeping the wires flat and no big bumps. 😍😎

[@damfancycreations]

Of course!

[@susanrunnebohm7419]

What is your resign called?

[@damfancycreations]

My resin/ epoxy? I use CCDIY- it is linked in the description. :)

[@sabrinablaschek86]

You didn’t show the main thing I think we needed to see... how the battery pack is hidden?

[@damfancycreations]

I do show that part, the battery pack is the very first thing I do. I do not enclose the bottom. The ring is attach sits level in the tumbler.

[@TL-jq9vy]

Two chicks art is no longer functioning... You can't find the mold for these rings. Go to hobby lobby and buy a bracelet mold and drill the little indent for the lights