It may not look like it, but patio lights actually play a significant role in transforming a backyard into something special. Patio lights help give color and add great ambiance to yards and can give party a really cool vibe. There are many kinds of patio lighting available today with different sizes and shape. A very popular type of lighting is patio string lights. This type of light is a combination of patio lightings that are strung together. The cool part about this type of light is they can be hung around over door, or even on trees. One important thing to consider before buying a patio light is the schematics. How much space will it be covering and how many feet long will the lighting cord have to be. Using lights like patio are good way to transform plain garden in to something hip and attractive without seeking professional help.

Patio lights with string are the perfect solution to accentuate and add ambiance to backyards. They are placed high and give off a really cool glow. If you want to make your own patio light then you can follow these simple steps.

1)      Layout craft of papers in groups of four and decide how many patio light you are going to make.

2)      Stencil different pictures and shapes right onto the pieces of craft paper and then cut out the stencil so that each lantern will have its own shape when it glows once it is put together.

3)      Secure the four sides together. It should look like a box by now that has cut outs on all four sides, or in any sides you choose.

4)      Cut down small strips of paper about 2 inches long and wide to make a strap on top of each lantern.

5)      Glue these strips all across the top of each lanterns for you to be able to slip the string lights

6)      Next is to hang one end of the string lights, slip the lanterns onto the lights and you can now hang the other end of patio.

7)      Slide each lantern into place. Leave several twinkle lights showing between each lantern to add beauty.

These are easy to make and will dress up any patio party that you have at night. These patio lights can be made ahead of time and can be reused many times for all your deck parties, you can even hang them around the yard or backyard pool to make night time parties really special.