you know when your brain needs a break
when you reach into it and
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nothing is in there.
such was the case with me for a bit,
when i was trying too hard to come up
with something to blog about
but my brain said
"noooooo! i need a rest!"
of course it doesn't help when you overuse it
like i did over the holidays with prep
and all,
not to mention family matters.
but now i am back and i am moving on to...
birthdays!
well, actually my son's to be exact,
which is coming next month.
so i saw some goodies at the store and
it lit my brain afire again!
and i made a happy birthday light box :)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlFEDK7bAmh8GKOxRM5H1pZxLB1cJaNYnC2w9KncVBJUQKH8cjlWklc5PPdW9ZgoP7ibi7zsWny_s4Y053xrpCMlz2a84FKtAyAU5M4HALlkm002JV6VLqtlYlznxZCK-ZkYvfM30QRQ/s640/1-birthday-light-box-lit-hooplapalooza.png)
you just need 3 supplies:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoCoa-R13n2gxBrQ9cStsQqLucXAYcvdenw6LwPdtnQatbHEKg1HEW2ktx2nJcPq96x_1OoQAGJBbupBoa3dLUTIOk31ywzhU8OQgzQvhg_EtbrSn_jQnawSgGAdDvorwssqB6TtmLGA/s640/2-birthday-light-box-lights-hooplapalooza.png)
they look like fruit gummies to me :)
so i had to have them along with this:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKJrvLEMg2-vK8C2-EOE9KcFDlaAh3UTKm5FmRVxByT3QlaamlaOpbRIxnvyCC148tXFAgUaLYsA5tlc2weV1mko9PAwD3f4-benj1XAdKeNPviHFuKVlnj8Mt-s2etvnB3pXNCwfYUo/s640/3-birthday-light-box-box-hooplapalooza.png)
first step:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxsDgM_FdYsT5gSr1LMFwu7Kkw3t05NZQ1PIFPGhb1-D-hMPiYViRcVnEscI9xgPSoKTr_zvrVSHRHGNr9kUo0ozCd9thB4vsIT9JGjwwbkzT5ZwJWiaCLuM6VE4ftIEpezENcFrm8zs/s640/4-birthday-light-box-arrange-hooplapalooza.png)
and finally get some kinda glue.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42p0u1M5tAyizhIN2EajUPfyW2fhRmo8dbxr-4EqfQWtcc7NyxqafPmImtz9joQ08bajzy5PRLatCZ7RGHzyBFiXBFVcP9F4OP3akBe-OMzCT9GDeoYs8L37giPQ5BW2nM58AjNF1VL4/s640/5-birthday-light-box-glue-hooplapalooza.png)
add some batteries to the pack and:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FAj1Qz7Bj81FtXo0UhyFUTcowC1grcxtuOpgr4efxFGYFFljfA3g9tSgqzyefFcfuySCZYwxsCqwLtkTfsaoPozTPWCQt-N2wSdGySdhUcW8CpctZv6R7XEiAxHpoEeGP2YpdqpbLoo/s640/6-birthday-light-box-battery-pack-hooplapalooza.png)
ok let's see how it looks when you turn it on:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTbUkejiDAanPZi5u1ud6UmfbBMaUZFqfdkGk0L_IHzZPWLyPR214so6kFhNYQ2NJ92guG_3N_y5odShVEhC5zTFII80f7x9qo48W2PEd1C33Mwjuv0UhRLpg1oIYy1vXfiV_oid_gHc/s640/7-birthday-light-box-day-hooplapalooza.png)
WOWZA!
that's purrrtee.
how about at night?
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqXKm4es67_ehR271qlAarTy4MngFQass0tYv6ciMt_oShZtWvGH7PabQTrrZRArPEXA-V4i2w2iHFJdYfeGQ73MHX3OwwdpDf_SG7iZ2yTcIJxLCnf7thSU3iNUmwmc_EaiZ6zulHBY/s640/8-birthday-light-box-night-hooplapalooza.png)
WOOHOO!
well if that's not a party in a box i don't know what is.
i do think it needs some more bling though
(which is completely optional of course).
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZMaGOXfgsCenOXi9mP2Bp3xvC6X_iYkdUnTS_m-Ygk8Kn0__IN1M99zCDSM0ILP1FytPKoVidpunYihOUNfw_YXqnm3sQHW8iXc7Nk2YWtC6mAGXLp84Sl0o5OfaOcLRk9rrL45_GYEs/s640/9-birthday-light-box-jewels-hooplapalooza.png)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5psysYkenZSSW6zbSoDvyrXSk0KeCGec4uZBotKf8D16KlJYQ4sBJLhfSOGsdsKS2RBvQrUw5hvuxBpl1ZxXfIPvWfeRLJ27oiqGFePGDlRoor8-WrU8px_NTp4dGwOSMZecyuKogY9A/s640/10-birthday-light-box-jewel-decorated-hooplapalooza.png)
and there you have your happy birthday light box :)
now the next fun part is filling it up,
which you have endless possibilities for your birthday sweetie.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21-8ZGthc7dFbw14AxWXMuMw3bPx9wLySInWWGSnYEl50WaVzgmByduZCO9BvOvB0wLz1WM8wWL6p1af4zBRcdR6K_TGWZVLibRh7O9lo4fpIYIEtMJJMj7nNjHzRV-fFM1ty1rMD6DU/s640/12-birthday-light-box-fill-hooplapalooza.png)
ok so maybe the ice cream would melt or
the coconut drink would spill,
but heck,
there are still lots of choices to suit
that special birthday person ;)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPcHTcLC-ol3P5uP4dzcmdb-qbBfUOmxz6e9LtERlCsFZgLJeT6rUvV8qU-UvCA2aHoZ9gHBnJNDVkuSvSAEOz4fVFOeRh17CopW-4yMiqSgmZT1yzYd0Iyqj5ICDITNEyi9Lf_-WGzzY5/s1600/u_3d008d68.gif)
Your creative brain is back in business! What a fun gift box to fill with awesome surprises! My birthday is a mere 6.5 months away. I'll take mine filled with Benjamin Franklins. ;o)
ReplyDeleteLOL! i'll take that box too! then i'd go to michael's or hobby lobby and target to spend it all. sigh! happy early 6.5 month away birthday Karen! heehee :>D
DeleteYour lightbox is such a bright idea... What a great way to give birthday surprises!
ReplyDeletehey i coulda called this a "bright idea box" Kim! oh you are too clever :) and i sure am happy you can comment again! YAY! :>D
DeleteThis is really really novel and cute. Lovely idea. You son is going to be so excited. I hope you write about his birthday theme.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty. We appreciate you linking up. Leanna
wow what a lovely comment! he's having a glow party so it's all lit-lol :>D thanks so much Leanna and for your party too :)!
DeleteOh what a neat idea! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
oh what a nice comment! thanks Jess :)
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