GIANT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - TUTORIAL

[@annettegiles4337]

School glue tinted with food dye. Roll it around the inside of the bottle. Turn bottle upside down so it drains. Takes a while to dry but after..looks like stained glass.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Unfortunately, I tried both Elmers glue and food dye as well as mod podge and food dye and tried it on several bottles, and it was very disappointing with how it came out.

[@flyrawd]

I am going to have to quit watching youtube. You are so addictive with your AMAZING creations! Thank you for being such a great inspiration.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha nooooo watch more of my vids !

[@georgegcorley]

You are totally getting me in the Christmas spirit with these first 2 tutorials! 🤩 What a unique project for the beginning of the “the hap-happiest season of all”! These giant Christmas lights are so festive and fun! 🎄 Isaac, I love the energy and enthusiasm you bring to each of your tutorials. You are obviously having fun, and the feeling is contagious. Thanks for sharing! ❤️ 💚

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment!! I’m so ready for Christmas ! 🎅🏼

[@lr6844]

Isaac ! Good grief, you did it again !!!! I love these lights and they look so adorable ! I am a 75 + year grandma and I am always looking for new things that I can do for the grandkids to enjoy. I am going to make a couple of these sets this week and put them by the pool area for Christmas. Our pool room is enclosed so weather will not affect them. You make so many cute things and up until now, I have only enjoyed watching the videos but this one has "lit me up" ! If I have the energy I might even try to make those Christmas ball decorations, too. I'll let you know how they turned out. I don't know if I can send photos but if I can, I will. You are so talented and thank you for sharing your crafting ! Grandma from Texas

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much, appreciate you supporting me and watching my channel! You’re the best grandma from Texas I’ve ever met. These light strings are definitely a labor of love, so it’s definitely not easy, but I think you can do it! I’ll be here if you need any help. If you have a Facebook, you can send me pictures on there, just search “Isaac Alexander DIY“ on Facebook.

[@amilan409]

Awesome ! .. i believe the insulation is essentially like pool noodles, in which case, if you blow a heat gun on the ends for just a second or 2, you can join the ends together without glue

[@fuzzyporcupine181]

Changed mine some I used pool noodles for the foam covering and solor lights so I didn’t have to plug it in and the paint for sun catchers from Walmart/dollar tree craft section so it’s light enough for color but let’s the sun in to charge the lights so excited how it looks in the yard getting ready for all the decorations and craft ideas

[@breezybarkley247]

I wondered about this type of paint as well.Did you put it in the bottle and swirl it around, or did you paint it on? Thanks!

[@yourfavouritehydra]

You could try liquid food colouring and mod podge like with the faux coloured glass. Just water it down enough to be able to swirl around the entire inside, let the excess drip out, let dry, and do another coat until you reach the desired opacity.

[@Stephanie818]

That's exactly what I was thinking! Might look better too.

[@thishappyhousewife9341]

You could use foam board for the plug end and prongs as well instead of wood.

[@Queen.of.h_arts]

The Dollar tree has foam coolers that includes top and bottom!!

[@SomeonesSomeone322]

Coloring the bottles use a liquid floor wax (future floor wax) with drops of food coloring. Then they will look like Glass. Great video thank you !

[@Honey-cl9oh]

I love giant decorations. Thank you for sharing.

[@melissaavendano7354]

Im LOVING these giant lights!!! I can’t believe you made them!!! They look sooo Amazing!!! 😍💙

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@marigeobrien]

The trick to painting on plastic is to mix 1:4 ratio of Elmer's Glue (1 part glue / 4 parts paint) in the acrylic paint before you apply it. This makes the paint stick better and last longer. It may tint the color slightly but not enough to diminish the effect.

[@TraciLMiller]

the cutest craft I have ever seen! Bravo!

[@katehanson-williams1691]

Wow! This is the first of your videos that I've ever seen and you teach so well! Thank you for showing us! Such a fun idea!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! Check out my other Halloween and Christmas props that I make and hit that subscribe button ☺️ glad to have you here Kate

[@shesotoxxic]

SUPERB tutorial! Easy to follow and you make me feel confident that I could do it myself. I also love that you cover the fire hazard because I love this project, but my anxiety was thinking about the fire aspect. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@kaleadreamaremylife6565]

For the bottles you can use stained glass spray paint, it’s vibrant colors but sheer

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this tip! 🎄

[@bayoubyus3418]

Going to try this so I came back to the video for an instruction refresher and supply list…but ended up staying for Isaac’s responses to comments. Reading, sipping wine, and giggling 😂

[@Romantico1962]

Great job and awesome creativity doesn't matter who got the idea first you did a super fun creation and I love it ❤

[@RonPeterson-g1n]

I cut my bottles with hacksaw and hole saw. Put neck of bottle in vise or some holding device and use hack saw. The hole saw can be sized for the size of bulb or socket used. No smell or fumes and done indoors.

[@Jewel5912]

What changes do I need to make to use it outside?

[@Tacos-and-IceCream]

Oh my! This may become a family project 😊 thanks for sharing!

[@NightmareFoundry]

LOVE that you credited the OG creator. Nice tutorial Isaac!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I realized too late that it was actually Ken Wingard who did it first 6 years ago. You can use google to see Ken Wingard’s DIY Giant Holiday Bells - Hallmark Channel.

[@NightmareFoundry]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY Thank you, I will do that!!

[@ILikeRagtime]

I love your videos. I gotta mention also! It shows that your workouts are pauying off! AWESOME! I am sure your PArtner is real happy with your results and projects!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@ILikeRagtime Thank you for the kind words! I do enjoy hitting the gym often

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@ILikeRagtime Thank you for the kind words! I do enjoy hitting the gym often

[@lorismith9102]

You could tint acrylic paint with mod podge or school glue. Or you could use epoxy tinted with pigments. And im not sure that i wouldn't put my paint in the bottle and rotate the bottle until covered before cutting. You wouldn't have anything to clean except a funnel

[@muffinmight6435]

Amazing project! I love the oversized yard decor like this. Thanks for sharing this fantastic tutorial. ❤

[@myfrontporchartcompany5729]

Reusing an old green water hose might work for the ‘cord’ as well

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this tip! 🎄

[@will0127]

Awesome content. Currently doing this build with govee lights 50ft srand 25 bulbs. Cant wait for the finished project.

[@jimhood1127]

I used liquid sandpaper, poured it inside rolled it around and let it sit 5 mins or so and let it dry. I bought fabric paint from Walmart. Poured it in, diluted with a bit of water and swirled it. I let the excess drip out.

[@lynnpearce1902]

Add glitter to it

[@Eibmozluver]

If I can only make one thing this year for Christmas decor I will definitely be this. That turned out AMAZING!!! That plug just blows me away!!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You can do it!

[@QueenAlexandrae]

Please, where did you plug-in?

[@QueenAlexandrae]

I saw on Instagram, the other end is connected to power

[@shabbybeauties58]

JUST ANOTHER FABULOUS JOB!!!! Love watching your videos, you are so creative and innovative!! Thank you Isaac!! 🙏🥰👏😉

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shabbybeauties58]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY You’re very welcome. 🥰🙏😉

[@sidraMPatty]

Did i miss something? How is this powered? Is there some battery pack in the waste basket? How long does it last?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

It’s connected with an extension cord on the opposite end, not the side that the trash bin is attached to. I used an extension cord. You just can’t see it because it’s hidden underneath the rug.

[@wendyganel3353]

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by the process. Imagine how my husband will feel when I ask him to make these beautiful lights!😮

[@kikihammond5326]

use spray on adhesive and light gel acetate, its what lighting designers use on lights to get colors for stages, apply to the outside of the bottles.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this tip! 🎄

[@drewtravels4451]

You dont know how happy i am you posted this!! I saw carolina’s video a week ago and i bought all of the supplies to make this except for the paint because i was worried about it not adhering. You definitely saved my wallet lol.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Bro, you do not know the trouble I went through with the paint. Literally, that was the hardest part of this entire project. I tried so many times to figure out what she used and dozens and dozens of people kept asking for the name of the paint, but we weren’t getting any direct answers. The paint I used is not the paint she used so it’s going to look differently. I so wish I could have figured out what she used but I think it may not be available in the United States.

[@sierranovember2479]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIYI think iDye Poly ink dye would stain the plastic. Just heat mix it with water, heat it up on the stove and submerge the bottles. I plan on making this and that’s how I’ll be staining the plastic bottles. Great DIY thank you!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@sierranovember2479 please tell me if this works for you! Sounds easier

[@murillofabris2043]

Hello, I have just made this lights based on your tutorial.. It look great!!! Some tips I learnt while doing so.. I painted the insulation foam with a mixture of acrylic paint and white glue, makes it flexible and black instead of green to match the black bin for the plug and to cover the duck tape connecting the tubes For the lights, i used spray paint, doesn't matter how many times you try it will not look even, so you better get used to the patched look lol I did not need to use any zip tie as I glued everything don with hot glue and duck tape.. I did not need a hot knife, I use a stanley knife to cut the entire bottom off and a hacksaw for the neck all in all I spent about 200 dollars to make it ( I am from Sweden, everything here is more expensive ). Next project, your giant nutcrackers!! Tack!

[@valeriemarinez]

Did you use foam instead of the rubber insulation tubes?

[@dlblauvelt8661]

What a wonderful teacher you are! Thank you so much for sharing this great idea with us! And thank you for crediting the person you saw do it before you. It’s unfortunate that that person didn’t properly credit the person that initially posted the idea. Nevertheless, you did a WONDERFUL job, and it is clear to this viewer that you have holiday spirit and children in your heart! God bless you!

[@sandiebersohl9759]

Use a dremel instead of heat!! Much easier and safer.

[@kategamgee]

How freaking adorable!!! Reminds me of the Borrowers

[@christinadunn6802]

You can seal the pipe insulation pieces together with a heat gun or hot enough hair dryer

[@Wutheringreads]

Adore it! How utterly magical. 🥹🖤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! 😍😍

[@poolman8676]

Dude you are off the hook. I thought you outdid yourself with the candy canes. You cease to amaze!!

[@c0pyimitati0n]

So sick!!! I think im gonna make this except im going to use RGB LED bulbs so i can change each light to the color it's supposed to be, as well as have effects. But seriously, BRAVO! That plug is so cute

[@Fierriel]

I need to know how you store decorations out of season.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I built two large sheds, I have a tall deck that provides storage space underneath it (20ft x 10ft), a walk-in crawlspace, and an offsite large unit

[@cindydavis1443]

Looks fantastic! I will put this on summer to do list when I can do the plastic and spray painting outdoors.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Sounds great!

[@TheWanderingWife]

You need to use alcohol ink. It’s very concentrated, so you water it down some. It stains ANYTHING, including kitchen linoleum. (Ask me how I know.) You’ll find it in craft stores.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@horses2by]

Well done, that Christmas 🎅 decoration is amazing 🤩

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you 🤗

[@anthonyfreeman5367]

Nice idea, id just use a hole saw on a cordless drill though to do the holes in the bottles.

[@suzetteedwards7956]

And the holes in the plug prongs

[@huskywolfpop]

I love your creativity. Thank you. Please don’t stop making videos! I look forward to them all the time!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Will do!

[@FullRythym]

I feel like a hole saw and a miter saw might have been an easier way to cut the bottles. You could use a vice on the nozzle while cutting the bottom so it doesn't move, and then cut the nozzle off very slowly on the miter saw. This would keep from creating so many fumes as well.

[@dakotawest3977]

I agree wholeheartedly! Much easier. Very cool decorations! Best of the plug doesnt even get plugged in & you have electricity!😎👍

[@chandhan74]

Can’t be good for the environment either.

[@knoxtn7445]

Or box cutter. Lol

[@zeldafitzgerald4149]

Tell me you've never worked with cheap plastic that bends when you cut without telling me. The hot foam cutter is much faster.

[@zeldafitzgerald4149]

​@@chandhan74white you type this on your plastic phone that has been made with slave labor to make a big corporation richer.

[@Whatworksthisworks]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜Isaac, you are the best DIYer. Thank you for taking so much time to figure out the best ways to execute these fabulous decorations. They may be a little more expensive, but you show how to make very unique items for a personal display. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for this great comment! I’m glad you like it and glad that I can inspire

[@JennNofficial]

Having these would make you feel like a toy in Toy Story for sure

[@FabriceBRAULT-k4l]

Bonsoir Isaac, cette créativité débordante que vous avez, magnifique. C'est très important qu'elle jaillisse, qu'elle vive cette créativité, merci beaucoup Isaac. Respect.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Un grand merci !

[@JenniferBowman-hu7wm]

Elmers clear glue and acrylic paint mixed, adheres to plastic, I've seen it used to male faux stained glass...might work for this

[@olsipire]

Absolutely beautiful!!! The creation, the colors, the explanation, everything is on point! They’re just like the classic Christmas lights, I love it! Your tutorials have become a very important part of Christmas Joy! Thank you!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@TheREDNAVE]

Creativity ✅ Craftsmanship ✅ Production value ✅ Biceps ✅ Eyes, nose, lips (entire face basically) ✅ Hot voice ✅ Published your own children’s book?! (WTAF) ✅ We need more [muscle shirt] content for EVERY holiday. 🙏🏼 Keep up the great work, excited to see what DIY Daddy has in store for us next year 🙇🏽‍♂️

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha thanks for this awesome checklist of compliments !

[@mary27578]

Absolutely magical!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@annahojmd]

Maybe, ¿Mod Podge with a bit of ink or acrylic mixed in? (When it dries it could be semi clear looking)

[@blakebodaciousFTW]

I feel like Isaac house smells like fall and Christmas all year round and I’m jealous

[@sask.watcher473]

Food colouring mixed in craft glue for the paint !? Or stain glass paint ?

[@Donabela.]

I was thinking this too and I would mix the paint with the glue and then completely coat the inside of the bottle before cutting it. Just put the lid on and spin until the inside is completely coated.

[@ДеллиРассол]

Food coloring with Modge Podge should work.

[@Thepaleone64]

​@user-db1vn4ov4l that's what I would use. Works great on plastic

[@barbied.5932]

Love your crazy imagination guy! Thanks for sharing!

[@leslielegrand728]

Alcohol inks, they are readily available at craft stores and Amazon. They adhere to plastic well and dry really quickly

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@Nunya2025]

how would you apply this to the pop bottle? just brush it on directly?

[@leslielegrand728]

@@Nunya2025 yes

[@leslielegrand728]

You do have to work quickly as they dry almost immediately

[@Nunya2025]

@@leslielegrand728 thank you! I have never worked with alcohol ink before.

[@missunderstoodmal1700]

Oh my goodness! Im gonna have to theme a Christmas around giant decore. So much fun!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You should!

[@moyerchronicles7631]

The way that you get the plastic bottles to take on the color you want and be translucent you need to go over the outside lightly with sandpaper or something abrasive then get mod podge that dries clear mix your color in it then apply and let dry

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I tried mod podge and food coloring originally and painted 12 bottles with it, only to be extremely disappointed with how bad it looked 24 hours later. Had to start over

[@moyerchronicles7631]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY did you got the bottles with something abrasive prior to?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@moyerchronicles7631 no, I used the mixture on the inside of the bottles. This is an outdoor display I made, mod podge is not waterproof or weather resistant so if I painted the outside of the bottles, it would wash off with the first rain or snow.

[@debbyball8201]

​@@IsaacAlexanderDIYThere's an outdoor Mod Podge.

[@603VIL]

These lights are truly representative of Christmas magic. They light up without even being plugged in...lol. Great work! I especially liked your attention to calling out safety concerns for each step. As far as painting the bottles goes, you might try mixing clear school glue with food coloring and water until you have a thinned out consistently you're happy with. The food coloring will bond to the glue and once the glue dries, you should be left with a translucent pigment. Spraying it your way will be much quicker still, but if you're dead set on the original method, this might work.

[@shayinla1942]

Wouldn’t the glue come off if they’re used outside?

[@dianeladico1769]

@@shayinla1942 I think the glue goes inside the bottle.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Originally, I had tried mod podge with food coloring, and Elmers glue with food coloring, and both of them were such a huge disappointment that I had to start over. Even after they had dried, it was very bad overall.

[@Jessiessie1]

My neighborhood goes crazy with Christmas decorations & each street has its own theme. Our street’s theme is “deer”. Do you have any suggestions that would be easy to store? I was thinking about backlit silhouettes made from MDF, but I’m not sure I’m that skilled with a jigsaw 😂

[@Quiltypickles68]

wonderful decorations!!! Im paying attention this time . I did the spider but messed up and made the head too small. turned out ok just extra work getting it together. thanks for the video keep up the great work!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! so glad you did the spider 🕷️

[@riche.9990]

I think its better if you skip plug prongs and make a giant outlet and make it looks like its actually plugged in. That would make it more cooler and realistic. Its just a suggestion. You really did awesome here. Really cool. Thanks for sharing..

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks for the suggestion ☺️

[@MissMala]

These are really cool! Kudos on the time and work you put into making these lights! 👍

[@jaaustin500]

What do you pug this into to work?

[@debbiesueillinois]

Can you use this outside, also the last part you put into the green plug was that end sealed on the light strand are what, great video 👍 and 🔔

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

The plug is on the opposite end, not on the end with the trashcan. I used an extension cord to power it, it’s just hidden underneath the rug.

[@lynnpearce1902]

Why not just use a Exacto knife?

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

That is a very clever use of the empty plastic pop bottles. Great concept and great video,

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY I'm blown away by this project. I think I might be able to this decoration.

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY P.S I bought six of your books last Christmas for kids at church. You are multi talented and I would encourage you to produce a second book for children.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

@@GaryTBuffalo24 oh wow, SIX?!?! That’s amazing! Thank you so much for that kindness! Appreciate the support

[@marycoleman3711]

You could go to the recycling center to get your bottles

[@suzetteedwards7956]

What a great idea!

[@KellieDTravis]

This is so cute and would be perfect for a "Candy Land Christmas"!! Thank you so much for the inspiration

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You’re very welcome

[@marshanotmarcia7433]

A $1 store paper towel rack can hold the bottle and then you don’t have to hold it…. Sincerely, the woman who’s arm gets more paint than the item being created.. 😂😂😂

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

This is an amazing hack! Thank you so much

[@irritatedphoenix]

And now i have a new person to follow, love your personality! 😂 And wow, what a haul!

[@angelat503]

7-up bottles are green so you could have use those and I think sunkiss is orange. Save time on painting and money!

[@debbyball8201]

Sunkist, the bottle is clear, and the soda is orange.

[@rpclance]

Appreciate your can/plug design with the inset wood. Exactly what I was gonna do.

[@jillmcgovern4514]

Why the hot knife and not an xacto to cut it all & why not use Green ginger ale bottles, or any other colored soda bottles?

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

If you find me blue purple and red 2L bottles I’ll do it lol

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Also, in the video I mentioned why the xacto knife wouldn’t work

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Very cool idea, great job

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@THEAMAZINGGREATCATSBY]

I'd try a hot air gun on the top to close the hole where the cap was plastic is easy to mold together if hot enough

[@katg4]

These are awesome 😍 You are super talented!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much 😀🔥🎄

[@brittanyhillegonds5741]

My biggest concern is the spray paint flaking over time outside, due to the flexibility of the plastic. I really want to make these!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I hope it doesn’t flake

[@S1ND0600Z1]

Mine keeps flaking off my noodles! I think I’m gonna try coating glue over and spray over it again. Wish me luck! This is taking a lot longer than I thought it would. Kinda Annoying

[@carolinacarolina6218]

Would it be possible to use perhaps a varnish with some food colouring and paint that on for the bulbs? Fab video. Will be doing this for Christmas.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I tried food coloring and mod podge and it didn’t work at all

[@lolareina7965]

"Aint no body got time for that!" But it is cute.

[@ToughLoveRecords]

For color - use stage gels. They're just flexible plastic sheets that generally come in perfect squares and they can withstand fairly high temperatures (commonly used before theaters switched to LED lights)

[@lynnpearce1902]

and use a heat gun to get them to stick

[@ceciliadeaton1173]

Carolina is not the original maker of this project. The real creator should be given credit. She posted it 6 years ago. And her name is Paige hemmis and she was on the home show when she showed it

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Omg no way! I thought this was her original creation

[@ceciliadeaton1173]

that's okay I just thought it would be good to know I love watching your videos more than anything. You are so informative and show all the steps and you are so creative. 😊 also in the original video Paige said she used the stained glass spray paint to paint the bottles I'm glad that you mentioned that that didn't work for you. It's good to know because the stained glass paint is apparently pretty expensive. Thank you for your content Isaac! We all appreciate you sharing it with us

[@Braedenfish]

​@@IsaacAlexanderDIYguess u have to make a whole new video and credit the proper person and use alcohol inks and real coke bottles this time.... they have a pointy shape. Thank you for working out a tutorial! Pole noodles are seamless and Dollartree has green but getting cord inside would not be possible.

[@CindyPhillips-z7j]

@Braedenfish you could split the pool noodles vertically, insert wires, and close with hot glue and a longer term glue to seal the noodles. Hot glue alone won’t stand up to the heat in Texas, especially while storing in summer. I had a wreath I made with Christmas ornaments. The hot glue melted during off season storage, and most of the ornaments fell off.

[@mneraasen224]

I can’t find where she made them, do you have a link?

[@annabelleh7793]

Oh my gosh!!!! These are so stinkin cute! Tell us, what don’t you do? I love seeing the cute decorations inside your home, too! I am so glad I found your channel! Don’t ever stop!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@aaronmartinez4443]

A hole saw kit and a hack saw would be alot quicker aand neater making holes.

[@LordHog]

Nice tutorial, sir. Looking forward to all the XMAS tutorials! Do you run xlights/pixels in your XMAS display? I started a few years ago so it is very basic right now

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for the continued support, I always appreciate it so much! I have never run those type of lights in my display, but it’s something I need to look into. Thanks again for all the support you give me and my channel.

[@Theshortyism]

Alcohol ink would work well and be beautiful. You could even blend colours for an unusual effect.

[@llPAIGEll]

I was thinking the same thing

[@POW2000]

This is the coolest Christmas idea ever! Bravo 👏👏

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@marnegustafson5943]

Alcohol ink will stain non porous surfaces. Tim Holtz Carrie’s a great line of colors.

[@theresachucle5362]

I’m blown away how do you top this it looks amazing 🤩 omg 😱 I’m so excited for the end result. Thank you for sharing have a wonderful evening 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much 😊🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@bettychrispatterson9314]

Krylon sea glass paint sticks to plastic!

[@TheSkellingtonGhost]

I adore this idea! Amazing if your doing a shrunken down Nutcracker ballet theme or just an oversized theme. One minor thing that is odd to me but can easily be modified is the lights being on while the huge end is a male plug. Would make more since giving the female plug shown if the lights are on. But that is a minor thing. I'll have to make this sometime. Thanks for the totorial!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I hadn’t thought of that, I think it’s just meant to be more a wow factor but you’re right, i think it should be a female end

[@JayofallTrades]

This would make me feel like I'm in the Christmas scene of toy story with the lights.

[@lesimages3dclic]

Awesome project, congrats. That reminded me of those old TV series or movies about giants that included oversized props. Well, Isaac, seeing you with those huge Christmas lights made you look like you were a living action figure, lol. Well, can you imagine the weird situation if you'd actually be surrounded by giant stuff on a Christmas morning? A giant boy, seeing you, may think you are some kind of toy. So in the blink of an eye, you'd feel a giant boy's hand coiling around you, being lifted and carried around. Being handheld, you'd have to try to convince the boy that you are not a toy. But for him, you'd be the coolest action figure he ever got as a Christmas present lol. Anyway, it's still a great project that looks very amusing to make!

[@chrisschanen]

I wouldn't use hot glue hot glue tends to let go after a while. And especially if they're going to be outside in the wind and moving around a lot They're not going to last use e6000 or gorilla glue or something like that

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I completely agree