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Home » Make a Light Box

Make a Light Box

July 9, 2015 by Nanny 16 Comments

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I have always used a window to do my tracing, but with my back the way it is, I thought it time to come up with something more suitable.  I know I could ask Poppy to make a light box for me – you see many variations around, but I really didn’t want another piece to fit in to my overstuffed craftroom so decided to make a light box from things that are used around the house already.  Let me show you how to make a Light Box!

What you need:

A plastic storage crate (I store my fabrics in these)

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A glass cutting board (found in the kitchen)

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and an LED torch (from its charger)  You could use some of the little round ones from the cheap shop too if you wanted to spread the light more.

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What to do:

1.  Place your plastic tub on your desk.

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2. Turn on the torch and place it in the tub.

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3. Place the glass cutting board on top.

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4. Place your pattern on the cutting board. (You could tape it if you are worried about slipping)

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5. Cover with the fabric pieces and trace away!!  (It was hard to photograph but all of the pattern is visible – you could slide the cutting board if you needed to)

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How easy was that!!

It sits at a perfect height for tracing.  No more stretching up at the window for me AND when I’m finished it all goes away somewhere else in the house!  Just perfect for my Candlewicking Adventure!

Do you use a Light Box?  Let me know if you try this out and make a Light Box – I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before!

Until next time

Nanny xx

 

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  1. Kate says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing.
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    • nannycra says

      July 10, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Thanks Kate and thank you for dropping by! 🙂

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  2. Pam @Threading My Way says

    July 9, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    Genius idea, Margie!!!
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    • nannycra says

      July 10, 2015 at 9:05 am

      Thanks Pam ! Simple is often the best!! lol 🙂

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      • Pam @Threading My Way says

        July 11, 2015 at 9:12 pm

        Featured today, Margie…
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        • nannycra says

          July 12, 2015 at 9:37 am

          Thank you Pam! 🙂

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  3. Lauren from Molly and Mama says

    July 10, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Margie, this is fantastic! So simple and just perfect for the gloomy winter weather. Thanks so much!
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    • nannycra says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you Lauren – you are so welcome! 🙂

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  4. Baye says

    July 12, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Yup, this is brilliant. I’m having a “why didn’t I think of that?” moment. I am presently embroidering a piece that traced by holding up to the window–so uncomfortable! This is the best cuz I won’t need to have a special piece needing storage in my craft room. Thanks for sharing this one!
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    • nannycra says

      July 12, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Thanks Baye and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment – I really appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. FlowerLady Lorraine says

    July 12, 2015 at 8:53 am

    What a GREAT idea! You’ve inspired me to create my own. Thank you ~ FlowerLady
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    • nannycra says

      July 12, 2015 at 9:42 am

      Thank you FlowerLady Lorraine and thank you for visiting! 🙂

      Reply
  6. michelle says

    July 12, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Oh you dear sweet angel. I can actually make this!! Brillant idea. Thank you!! XOXO

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    • nannycra says

      July 12, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Michelle! I’m so glad you like it – it worked a treat! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Faye says

    January 24, 2017 at 5:16 am

    Noticing that you are in Australia I have a request. I was given a pattern, supposedly from an Australian quilting magazine unfortunately the appliqué section is missing. It is called Fancy Feathers. My daughter loves scrap quilts and I would love to make this one for her. Have you ever seen this pattern? Do you know where I could purchase one?
    Faye

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