These picture lights make a fabulous focal point for your living room.

Illuminated Wall Pictures

These picture lights make a fabulous focal point for your living room. Create something truly one of a kind without even having to get the tool-box out! The only problem? Your friends will soon start asking for you to make them one too.

Difficulty Level Leisurely inspiration
Duration 15

Video tutorial

Illuminated Wall Pictures.mp4

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We need:

3 deep picture frames 25cm X 25cm (RIBBA from IKEA are perfect) blue cardboard black cardboard 3 X LED battery operated fairy light strings – 1 metre in length letter template scissors pencil ruler transparent paper tesa® adjustable adhesive nails for wallpaper & plaster 2kg transparent tape adhesive roller handicrafts tape

How it's done:

Applying glue with an adhesive roller to make a picture frame wall light.
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Because the mount that comes with the picture frames is white, there’s a chance that light could seep through. Start off by creating a ‘black-out’ backing for the mount with a duplicate layer made from black card to block out the light. Fix it to the white mount using an adhesive roller (opens in a new window or tab).
Fixing the letters while making a picture frame wall light.
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Fix the letters in the centre of the transparent paper.
Using handicrafts tape when making a picture frame wall light.
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Now you can put everything of your picture frame wall lights together! The battery pack should hang out of the corner hole. Fix a small piece of handicrafts tape to the back of the battery pack and remove the backing from it.
Using handicrafts tape when creating your on/off switch
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Now neatly fix the battery pack to the frame. This forms an on/off switch for each of the pictures.
Enjoy your new illuminated wall pictures!
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Make a real style statement with these cool lit wall pictures. Choose whatever word you like to create a unique design feature in your home.

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