Give your outdoor space, fireplace mantel, or party setup a festive glow with these Hula Skirt String Lights! They’re colorful, crafty, and the perfect upcycle for leftover summer decor.
How to make hula skirt string lights.
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Why I love this craft
Anytime I can make something seasonal, festive, and possibly reuse the materials later, I’m all for it. This craft project is super easy, super inexpensive, and will yield a result I think you’ll be proud to show off.
What are my must-have materials?
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, then you know there are a handful of materials and supplies that I always keep on hand. They are:
- my favorite hot glue gun
- a pen blade
- the amazing silicone fingertip protector
- small cutting mats
- craft scissors
The inspiration for this craft:
This post is part of a 7 Creative Dollar Tree Hula Skirt Crafts You Need to Try. Grab a few hula skirts and unleash your creativity with these 7 creative hula skirt crafts that will take your DIY game to the next level!
With a little bit of imagination and some crafty skills, you can turn a $1 hula skirt into a work of art that’s perfect for any occasion.
Video Tutorial: Hula Skirt String Light Craft
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Hula Skirt String Light Craft
Give your outdoor space, fireplace mantel, or party setup a festive glow with these Hula Skirt String Lights! They're colorful, crafty, and the perfect upcycle for leftover summer decor.
Materials
- plastic mini cups (Dollar Tree)
- spray paint in any neutral color
- hula skirt (Dollar Tree)
- painter's tape
- hot glue
- string fairy lights
Instructions
- Watch the video. Follow along with the video tutorial for a step-by-step walkthrough of how to make your string light craft.
- Spray paint the cups. Put the cups on a paint-safe surface and spray a coat over them. Allow them to dry completely.
- Make braids. Take small sections of hula skirt material and makes braids. Tape the top ends to your work surface to keep the strands in place while you braid.
- Prep the cups. Use a pen blade to cut a hole in the bottom of the cups. You'll want a hole flexible enough to fit in a string light.
- Embellish the cups. Once you string the light through, begin adding the braided hula material. Start at the top, secure the end of the braid with hot glue and start turning/rotating and attaching it all around the cup until covered. Repeat for all lights on the string.
The Finished Craft
Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later:
