Dollar Tree Light up Gift Christmas Decor

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
This Dollar Tree DIY is very easy to do. Everything you need to make these light up Christmas Gifts can be found at the Dollar Tree. However I did use the 20 count lights from Walmart that cost $1.88 a strand in the smaller box, because they have the lights on a white cord and it doesn't show through the package a little less than the green wired one does. If all you can find is the Dollar Tree lights, you could always consider wrapping the cord in some masking tape to help it blend in. Dollar Tree does sell masking tape and it is practically identical in color to the cream colored shelf liner I used to wrap the package. I've seen other crafters make these light up gifts using plastic tubs, cardboard boxes, and the white wire shelves wired together. I thought to use the cooling racks because it gave me more options to change the sizes by simply cutting the racks down to smaller sizes. I am in love with these light up gifts. I can't wait to put them under my tree. My kids are already bugging to put the tree up tomorrow, and I'm dreading a kitten and a tree lol. Though I did get a tip that if you put orange peels under the tree near the base it will deter the cat from crawling up the tree... I'm going to give it a try and see if it works lol. Fingers crossed :)
Thanks so much for watching. Please check back for tomorrows Dollar Tree video. It will be up early Friday morning.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
Rebecca, Stu & The Crew

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Hi everyone... I got a lot of comments about zip ties... You can absolutely make these with zip ties! last year when I made these, there was a reason why I chose to use the wire instead... I can't remember for sure if it was that I ran out of the clear ties, and the ones I had were showing through ...or if it was that my family kindly used all the zip ties LOL. I am leaning towards my family using them all... 🤣 but you can use zip ties... Also I've had a lot of questions asking if they can be put outside. I don't see why they couldn't be used outside. The shelf liner is made of a washable rubbery style material that doesn't hold moisture. However it does have tiny holes all through it, so moisture can get inside. Possibly try wrapping them in clear shrink wrap like used for gift baskets first, then wrap in shelf liner, or just use clear cellophane to keep moisture out of the inside. If the cooling racks get wet a lot they might rust... that's really the only concern. Thank you all for your really nice comments! So glad you enjoy this DIY so much!!

[@latanyahenry]

I'm thinking that if you spray the drying racks with Rustoleum, it'll prevent the rust and you can definitely use this for outside. I LOVE this DIY! Great ideas!!

[@marlenebartusch8273]

🙌Beautiful 🙌 ornaments!! Thank you for sharing!! Have a great thanksgiving! 🎃

[@kanimarine3798]

I am definitely going to try these but find a way to stack them outside!

[@elizabethjarrett8473]

My daughter just asked me to make her some pre-Xmas decorations she can enjoy throughout the season. These are perfect. Thank you so much, they're beautiful 😍

[@raquelbermea2933]

Loved the idea of using cooling racks! I saw an idea using a square wreath, you get 3 out of one by cutting the 2 middle squares....but when I saw this I was like I have everything right now to do one so I’m doing this today. Thank you!

[@michelemyankazt6657]

This is going on my front porch of my new house for Christmas. I love them and they’re easy to make. Thank you for sharing.

[@482milena]

WOW WOW WOW. When I first saw this I was ready to flick over to something else. Boy am I glad I watched it right through and as we do not have the $$$$$ tree here in Aust I am off in the morning to our Cheap shops to get everything I need to make this Needless to say YOU are now in my booklist to follow. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea and THANK YOU

[@kathyabe4828]

Beautiful gift boxes. Never thought about using the shelf liner. Brilliant idea!

[@deborahmower8539]

I love this! My husband is the king of Zip Ties, so I wouldn't need to wire the racks together. LOL

[@belvagriffin317]

Absolutely beautiful. Very creative. I like them. Thanks for sharing. Until your next video

[@simshill295]

So elegant.

[@clutchesllc1930]

OMG! This makes way more sense than other videos I've seen. They glued sticks together to make the boxes. I was like, I ain't doin that. 😂 thank you!

[@reginafetty6374]

This just came up on my feed. For some reason I didn't get it last year. Great idea using cooling racks. I think I would make them with a lid, hinged by the wires when cutting the wire racks, so I could get to burnt out bulbs and could store Christmas bobbles, after Christmas in them. I would take a couple of extra racks but save room during storage. I love the idea, Thankyou for sharing.

[@wendywilson1736]

That would also be a good way to replace the lights when they burn out, too.

[@ElvenGoddess86]

you could also cut a hole in the bottom, since that part really wouldnt be seen, or leave a part of the corner where the lights go in open like a flap. Use only a small floral wire to close back down instead of glue that you would have to separate and ruin the project.

[@yup_its_ME.512]

@@ElvenGoddess86 I would use zipties. Easier and much more secure

[@lindabradford9591]

@@yup_its_ME.512 I used the zip ties too.

[@jbishop_aries3039]

I love the fact that you gave a list.

[@iristobin2993]

Omg!! I absolutely love this quick, easy & inexpensive way to decorate at Christmas. Dollar Tree is my favorite place to get almost everything I need for my craft projects. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome DIY tutorial.

[@alfredarogers5197]

Outstanding Christmas craft. Must try. 🎄👍🏾

[@pinkskitchen]

Beautiful Christmas Decorations. TFS. Stay connected 🙂

[@bagpipes978]

Love, love, love this project! They are so ridiculously expensive in retail stores! Thank you so much for your brilliant video with excellent step-by-step instructions. Excellent!!! I'm a new subscriber! ❤❤❤😊😊😊🎄🎄🎄☃️☃️🎄🌲🌲

[@shiannefrakes4659]

I love this! I’ve been wanting to make my own, but couldn’t think of the perfect (easy, cheap) way to make the wire box. Great idea! Thank you!

[@alicethomas6472]

These are beautiful. Cant believe just a few dollar tree items can make something to treasure for years to come. My theme this year is the red & black Buffalo check. I am going to try & do this. Thank you so much for sharing. Great job! Stay safe and God bless!

[@janetteesther]

Wow i was so impressed with your talent. God bless you

[@andreareid8484]

Beautiful work hope to see many more ideas

[@shielalacroix916]

Using this shelf liner is probably the BEST idea I've seen so far! I attempted making some last year and it was a disaster. I'm actually inspired to try it again.

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thank you. I hope you will try again. I thought about the shelf liner because I needed something that if someone put it outside it could get wet. Also it has those little spaces so you can see the light shine through. I think one of my kids at the store was holding it or standing by it and I had a light bulb moment when I saw it lol. I've seen other people remake these and they use extra cooling racks and zip tie them together with cable ties to make the "box" It's a really great idea too.

[@lindabradford9591]

I probably used the same stuff as you and yep, it was a disaster. I yanked that crap off and started over. So, you're not the only one. The shelf liner was 1000 times easier. I just finished and now I love it.

[@deannayoung5311]

Absolutely 😍 brilliant 👌 Tku for sharing this Lovely idea 💡😊💕

[@shelley_quilts]

These are just about the cutest things that I have seen so far!!! I love the way you have made them using the cooling racks & the shelf liner!! I am saving this video because I know I want to try & make a couple of these for the bay window in my kitchen, Thank you for the inspiration ... I hope y'all had a blessed Thanksgiving!!!

[@reneerasile8059]

How do you save a video

[@aprilhansley1543]

This was such a wonderful craft idea. I have admired these lighted boxes in stores and catalogs. Thank you for this video to make one all my own in an inexpensive way. I really enjoyed your video and you did an Amazing job with the tutorial. Can't wait to try this myself. This will be a great alternative decoration since I am not putting up a Christmas tree.

[@Llvfgtvrdv]

These are so Beautiful.....Thank you so much for SHARING

[@AER_316]

Thank you for sharing this video. My 7 year old looks at all the outdoor decorations and wishes we could put some too.. I think this is the one I will start making with her. It’s so budget friendly yet is as exquisite as the ones that are sold.

[@bettylittleton2413]

Very pretty gift boxes!!

[@graceshafiani3889]

Great idea of using shelf liner

[@kevseb66]

They turned out sooooo beautiful and professional looking. These would cost$$$$$$ if you found them in Micheal's or Hobby Lobby and they probably wouldn't look as nice. GREAT JOB!

[@kellybrown2028]

I am in love with this and cannot wait to try it! Thank you for your amazing video. Happy holidays! ❤️ UPDATE!! So I made two of the large ones and I am obsessed. Thank you so much! I wish I could post a picture to show you how great your directions and video were.

[@christinachef]

So creative. I love it!

[@gladysboteler5735]

These are just beautiful and I know they are special to you. I love them because they are homemade!

[@MillieSBrown]

This is absolutely Gorgeous! Must give it a try for next year!

[@sandrareyna7576]

I love these....thank you so much for sharing them!!!!

[@rosaeaster8023]

I loved this. Great job.

[@dudie812]

What a clever way to make these and what a stunning look! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@erikaperkins1885]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! BEAUTIFUL!

[@melissakirk9033]

What a beautiful idea!

[@joycebruhn1346]

ty for these videos i live in horor every day ty these videos calm me from the street takeover and vandelism

[@heatherthrone9999]

WOW!!! so creative.

[@miacurtis]

Stunning!

[@cgbelch18]

Beautiful job. I have the original, boxes in my storage, so now I can make this until I get my storage. I love it. can't wait to make these

[@angelawallace6797]

Very beautiful. Love it

[@melonmahfood2439]

Great vision and execution!

[@pinkskitchen]

Amazing decorations my friend. TFS. Stay connected 🙂

[@darlenehopper4862]

Those boxes are so adorable

[@graceobrien5833]

Can’t wait to try to make these!!!

[@expressomixed7558]

Awesome decorative ideas, I will be trying this!!!

[@lutishiabridges7928]

I love those they are so gorgeous

[@ladyej3635]

Simply awesome 👍🏾👍🏾love it

[@basilsage1313]

Crafts that you will really love this is so nice!

[@pjmac5556]

You are brilliant! I've seen similar in Hobby Lobby & couldn't figure out how to make these. Thx so much for sharing 💥 😍😍

[@debbiemontford3045]

Love these too!! Great job

[@carmennunez4089]

It's so cute. Beautiful. Thanks 💯

[@karinasulger7829]

these christmas gift boxes are adorable , i really love these!!! ty for a great tutorial!!!!

[@marleneogle9432]

I'm going to make these very soon!! I've been looking at boxes like this. They are much cheaper to make yourself!

[@patriciadinardo4074]

Just beautiful! So creative. Thank you for sharing.

[@willowwillow1969]

I am impressed! I have just been watching the haul videos. This is the 1st diy vid for me and I love this! Huge impact for little money! You are so talented!

[@rosemarymcneal5927]

Love this idea, great instructor. Thank u

[@lorettauppercue6400]

So beautiful. Love this.

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thank you!

[@callie672]

These are really beautiful...thanks for sharing

[@virginiadykstra9239]

Probably the sweetest Dollar Tree DIY’s I have seen yet!! You did a great job explaining too! 🎄

[@ImperfectlyhappytobemeMichelle]

I love this!!! I was wondering how to make my own. Tfs Yours are perfect!

[@mialove-ec7fi]

So beautiful I love them 👍❤️

[@marciamccrorey5516]

wowwwwww those are so Beautiful i was in Lowes they had them $39.99 and sold out so Im Making my own Thanks for sharing

[@sherylldupuis4330]

Brilliant. Cooling racks. Who would have thought. So sturdy. Turned out beautiful. TFS. ❤️

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cruzinbosco]

I absolutely love this idea and plan to make them, however everyone, PLEASE USE LED LIGHTS. Other lights like those pictured produce heat and is a safety hazard. I would hate for anyone to light their home or yard on fire. I nearly did this year during Halloween using these lights. Be safe yall! Once again, this is an amazing idea! I never would've thought of it.

[@TangibleTania]

These lights are okay..they are fine on Christmas trees and I've used them for years in potpourri vases...they work great. :)

[@kittycatmommy2364]

Such a creative and awesome idea! Can't wait to make them and I love the fact that after you make the basic box you can decorate your gift however you want to. Yours came out so beautiful. Have a wonderful safe holiday season. Merry Christmas🎁

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thank you so much. I agree there are so many options to decorate them instead of being stuck with the one version every store seems to sell. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@nancyimbleau1795]

Very cute DIY

[@debbierexrode4045]

WOW!!! These look amazing, thanks for sharing

[@tWz4462]

Absolutely beautiful..

[@debrakidwell8105]

It’s like you read my mind! I saw these advertised and wanted to make them! I couldn’t figure out where to get the frames! Ta Da! You came through! Thanks! Amazing!

[@deborahhargrove7152]

Those are prettier than some I have seen in the stores! Beautiful!

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thank you!

[@prestongary145]

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[@emanuelaydin3306]

@Preston Gary Definitely, been using instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@msnovembertuesdayrhodes6813]

Very nice! I love it!

[@marian6833]

Stunning 😍

[@simplydee3160]

Omg I’m in love❤,, these are awesome

[@marinagaldamez60]

Beautiful, i love it

[@likitarucker6589]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@staceypotter5129]

This is absolutely beautifully amazing

[@lisacercone7042]

Love this! Absolutely beautiful

[@beckycotton2852]

Oh my goodness!!! Those are absolutely gorgeous!!!!

[@rebeccastuthecrew]

Thank you😊

[@mariesheley8378]

Wow, those are beautiful, your make it look so easy, I'm definitely going to try this diy. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@georgiao.m.m4316]

I really enjoyed your dollar tree lighted giftboxes!!! I'm definetly going to try them.

[@lorandasanchez9071]

Beautiful decor!

[@elizabethtrihub8047]

Love, love love!!!!! Perfect and pretty easy to create. Thanks!!!

[@pattscollectons1234]

Loving this ideas so beautiful. Thank you.

[@meliacantu1873]

Love your idea great job!

[@paulastrong7571]

They're beautiful!

[@carolross1449]

Love them!

[@susanlarberg2380]

Love these! Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@lindagates4896]

What a great creative idea!! Love it!!!

[@graceshafiani3889]

Wow they really came out beautiful! And what a good idea about using shelv

[@kimp2678]

Lovely idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@carolsawgle2978]

Omg those are so adorable love them

[@kellycash4040]

I love this idea

[@christinehedrick2184]

You hit a home run! Am another one that couldn’t figure how to do it. Thank you so much for sharing. Love it!

[@lindabradford9591]

I used that mesh stuff and ripped it apart after I saw she used shelf liner. What a huge difference. Mines done now and I love it.

[@celiaaustin4714]

Nice to hear someone useing inches instead of centre meters thank you ,it's lovely ,god bless you x

[@lindabradford9591]

I agree. I mess up with the cm liter stuff

[@gracefreeman3261]

I love the look of your gift boxes way more than the expensive gift boxes...and it looks pretty easy to make...thank you for sharing...I cant wait to get started on my own!😊

[@domesticgoddessmarissa4681]

Such a fabulous 👌 idea. I love it!!! Thank yoy so much for sharing 💕

[@lavernehill4792]

Very very pretty I love them