# DIY Origami Box Lights Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-lights References: [asubtlerevelry](http://asubtlerevelry.com/blow-box-party-lights) Feel festive all year round with these origami lights -- they are a colorful and bubbly decoration for your home. This DIY by blogger A Subtle Revelry is a great way to upcycle [Christmas string lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up) throughout the year when they're not in use. The [origami blow-up boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) are also easily detachable, so you can revert them back onto the tree when December rolls around. With sheets of origami paper, make as many blow-up boxes as you desire. These are then slipped onto the individual bulbs on a long string of lights. The boxes slide on easily and stay nicely put. Once the lights are plugged in, the thin origami paper act as little paper lanterns that exude a lively glow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Origami Decor:** The rise of DIY origami decor presents an opportunity for paper and craft suppliers to create tailored origami kits online for customers to purchase. - **Upcycling Christmas Decor:** As DIY Christmas decor becomes more popular, there is an opportunity for interior decorators to target environmentally conscious consumers with eco-friendly and customizable decor options. - **Paper Lantern Lighting:** Origami paper as a material for lighting and decoration purposes presents an opportunity for lighting manufacturers to create customized products for consumers seeking unique and colorful decor options. ### Where This Applies - **Paper and Craft Suppliers:** The growing trend of DIY origami decor presents an opportunity for paper and craft suppliers to create tailored origami kits online for customers to purchase. - **Interior Decorating:** As DIY Christmas decor becomes more popular, there is an opportunity for interior decorators to target environmentally conscious consumers with eco-friendly and customizable decor options. - **Lighting Manufacturers:** Origami paper as a material for lighting and decoration purposes presents an opportunity for lighting manufacturers to create customized products for consumers seeking unique and colorful decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapuff-lamp.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-lamp.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md)