Light Up Your Homecoming Mums

Adding Lights to Homecoming Mums

My mom wants to put lights on my mum.

She has the battery packs and lights but she's not sure how to put them on the mum.

I was hoping you could send step by step instructions, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you so much in advance.

Jesica

Think of it like stringing lights on a mini-Xmas tree. Not a big deal.

Decide first where you want the lights (just on the mum, on some of the accessories as well, part way down one of the streamers, etc.). Then imagine where the light string would best begin and end.

You'll need a place near the beginning to conceal the battery pack while still having it accessible to flip the on/off switch and change batteries.

Most people just attach the battery pack to the back of the backboard using tape; and run the wire to the front through a little slit cut in the edge of the backboard. Another option is to hide it behind, or even in, a stuffed animal. It depends on what your overall design and components are.

If you want to trail some lights down one of the streamers, that would be done with the end of your string (away from the battery pack). Now loosely arrange the bulbs until you are happy with the spacing and illumination. Try turning the lights on to see how they look in the design.

Finally, secure each bulb at its plastic base. Hot melt glue and a glue gun are the easiest choice and work on almost anything. If your mum contains anything that could not take the heat (like thin plastic ribbon), secure any bulbs there with a needle and thread.

Happy Homecoming! I hope Mom gets a great big hug for her efforts.

I read the message requesting information about lighting homecoming mums.

I work for Michaels Arts and Crafts and we carry individual lights to place in mums without any wiring.

Kim

We have a lot of articles on how to make mums and find supplies. Visit the Homecoming Mums Index for a full list, including weaving instructions for the most popular streamers.