I found great looking cupcake tin liners at IKEA – they reminded me of small pleated lampshades. Within minutes, I created a softer look on a strand of bulbs hanging in my garden.
Using an X-Acto knife, make a cross cut in the bottom of the liner. Remove bulb from socket – slip on liner and replace bulb.
You can find these in the kitchen supply section at IKEA. A package of 65 is $0.99.
If you're using these indoors – the paper liners are fine. However, outdoor use won't stand up to rain – so you'll have to slip them off when you're through.
One package contains three different styles – so you can mix them up or use all the same.
Although I have never had a problem – please use caution and do not leave lights on when not present. Also – make sure paper liners do not directly touch bulb. This project is not meant for long term use.
Don’t you think there is the risk that the cups will catch fire?
Hi – Well, I figured that they are safe for oven use – so they can tolerate higher temps without catching fire. But, I think it’s always best to be cautious – and not leave them on for a long time when you’re not around. Thanks for the question -take care, Camilla
This is such a CUTE idea!!! Very creative.
Thanks! I’m really pleased with them – take care, Camilla
Hi you can use led lights no heat.
True! Thanks for that-C
Love this idea!!!
MMMMMM… now I want cupcakes.
These remind me of the Valentine’s day project. Beautiful! Looking forward to trying this!
What a great look! I love IKEA, and I really love cupcakes what a fun lighting set 🙂
Totally fun and creative idea. Love the fact that you get 65 for only .99 and that they come in three different designs. Lots for baking and for lighting decor 🙂
Thanks! I love the patterns on these – better than what you’ll find in the grocery store :). C
What a creative idea!! Love it.
I’m gonna link to these tomorrow at Dollar Store Crafts
Fun idea! What kind of lights did you use?
Thanks! I used outdoor globe lights from Cost Plus World Market.
I just posted this on my blog… I love it 🙂
What a great look! totally love how easy and pretty this is. Now I’m off to snoop around the rest of your blog…
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Not only is this project wonderful, but now I know where I can find cute cupcake liners! They are usually hard to come by in France. I hope my local Ikea stocks them!
But this idea is wonderful! I run to IKEA to buy!! :-))))
I love these cute lights. I wish I had a garden… ;o)
I think this is so cute and I can not wait to try it! We currently have rope lighting arched on the roof of our outdoor gazebo, but these would look so much cuter!
Colleen – So glad to hear it! Thanks for your kind comments 🙂 Take Care, Camilla
I just love your idea and it’s so easy to do.
I would love to share this inspiration in my blog. Will you allow me to use your pics in my blog?????
Thanks Maria – Your site it lovely! Camilla
what a lovely idea !!!!!! i could be jealous !!
I love this idea! I love anything that has to do with cupcakes and this one is very creative! 🙂
Couldn’t you also use the outdoor mini christmas lights by making a smaller “x” in lieu of using the larger globes? I really love this idea!
love Ikea, and love love this idea!! esp. those liners!
Hollie
thanks for the idea!! i tried christmas lights and white cupcake liners, looks really nice, makes a warm light 🙂
these look so cute—I think I will use this idea at Christmas time. I decorated one of my bedrooms with gingerbread houses and candy. These lights would look perfect in there!
I absolutely love these they are so cute