CRAFT: "Celebrate the Light" Canvas

Happy Tuesday to you all!  I needed a little extra something as far as Christmas decor is concerned for my dining room... a show stopping attention grabber... and this is what I came up with.  I was inspired while watching Castle... yes, Castle.  Castle said, "On the shortest, darkest days of the year, people of all faiths celebrate the light."  And I realized that really is the reason why Christmas is the best of all holidays... we're celebrating His light. 

What you'll need:

A canvas

Chalkboard paint and chalk

Something to poke holes with (a screwdriver, perhaps?)

A strand of Christmas lights

Duct tape

First:  Paint your canvas.. 2 coats should do

Second:  Use your chalk and get creative with your fonts!

Third:  Poke as many holes as there are lights on your strand (mine had 140).  Don't poke the holes too big, though.

Fourth:  Push your lights through from the back.  You may have to push a little hard to get the canvas to tear a bit to fit the lights.  The snugger, the better.  It'll hold the lights in place.

Fifth:  Plug it in!!! 

The best part about this project is you can change the text every year... isn't chalkboard paint just the greatest thing EVER?

Merry Christmas to all! 

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