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How I Made My Lightbox

I’ve had a few readers ask me how I made my lightbox.  Well, I found everything I needed at Walmart.

You’ll need:

Plastic storage container:  I got a long, shallow one because I wanted it to be lower for J and with a bigger work surface. $7.00

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Under counter light: I like this because the light is more uniform than using twinkle lights.  I got the longest one that would fit inside the box. $7.00

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White tissue paper: I wanted to distribute the light a bit better and not make it quite so harsh, so I threw in a piece of tissue paper. I was worried that it would make the box a fire hazard, but it doesn’t seem to get too hot and I don’t leave the light on for extended periods of time.  $1.00

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I just let the cord run under the lid and snapped the lid on. 

There you go…a lightbox for under $15.00!

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Here’s J figuring out how it works.

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Filed Under: Play Tagged With: DIY Toys and Games, Glowing Play, light

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  1. Sarah E. White

    February 23, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Oh that’s a really great idea! I love a light box that doesn’t require any tools.

    Reply
  2. Ceylin'in Annesi

    April 25, 2012 at 8:25 am

    How do you think this light boxes activity will contribute the chils’s development?

    Fatma

    Reply
  3. Sweet Surrender

    June 16, 2012 at 2:48 am

    I love this idea! Gonna try it!

    Reply
  4. Tammy Mommy

    March 6, 2013 at 4:12 am

    Thanks so much! One of my “New Year’s Resolutions” for 2013 is to do one messy activity each week with my two tots (boys, 2 1/2 and almost 4). I absolutely love this light box idea, especially since I can make it work in the bathtub–one of their favorite places! I think I’d use whipped cream instead of shaving cream, since my younger son puts everything in his mouth!

    By the way, I also love the name of your blog–way to keep it real! 😉

    Reply

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