# Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-12-30 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-christmas-fairy-lights References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Christmas-Fairy-Lights/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com) The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights is a simple project that is cost effective and recycles your [scraps of wrapping paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection). You start out by cutting little circles out of whimsical patterned gift wrap. A slit is cut into the center of the sphere so that you may slip the [small white lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-outdoor-string-lights-2) through. Then you wrap our paper around creating a flower-like shape and tape the circle to the bottom of your lights. String your holiday creations along your wall or across your bed headboard to create a festively welcoming environment. Furthermore, the DIY Christmas Fairy Lights are able to be used throughout the year because they aren’t overly festive. They add a quaint personal touch to your [holiday decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Lighting:** The trend of DIY lighting allows for creative and cost-effective solutions that can be customized to fit any decor style. - **Upcycling:** The upcycling trend encourages the reuse of materials, such as wrapping paper, to create new and unique products. - **Personalized Decor:** The trend of personalized decor emphasizes the importance of adding unique touches to create a more individualized and welcoming environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can capitalize on the DIY lighting trend by providing materials and tools for consumers to create their own customized lighting solutions. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The sustainable packaging industry can tap into the upcycling trend by promoting the reuse of materials like wrapping paper to reduce waste and create eco-friendly alternatives. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from the personalized decor trend by offering unique and customizable products that allow consumers to express their individual style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Festive Colorful Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signify.md) - [Eco-Friendly Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolvable-gift-wrap.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Seamless Color-Changing Christmas Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festavia-string.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md)