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February 21, 2015 by Lisette Mejia

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Is that 3D? Nope, it's just a painting wrapped by string lights — very cool.

Source: Instagram user sophia_cristina

This one is easy! Hang lights around your windows for an eye-catching effect.
Photo by Hello Love Photography via Style Me Pretty

Did you know you can DIY a marquee light using a chip board and string lights? It's easier than you think!
Source: Etsy user VintageMarqueeLights

How great would it look if you wrapped lights around a chandelier for an elegant outdoor dinner party? Bonus points if you have a cozy outdoor heater or fire pit.
Photo by Heather Hawkins Photography via Wedding Chicks

Let them fall from the ceiling in a corner for an effortlessly cool look.
Source: Instagram user shapeandspace

Alternatively, create a curtain of lights to hang in your backyard or as a wedding ceremony backdrop.
Source: Instagram user lavandadecoracoes

Hang them in the backyard (and pair them with complementary candles) for an inviting feel.
Photo by Jose Valdez via Style Me Pretty

Here's a great idea: wrap fairy lights around tree trunks to create a special seating area in your garden.
Photo by Steven Michael Photography
via Ruffled

Or around a mirror for a wow-worthy display.
Source: Restoration Hardware

Is that 3D? Nope, it's just a painting wrapped by string lights — very cool.
Source: Instagram user sophia_cristina

Having a sunset wedding? Loop them around a chuppah — it'll look lovely.
Photo by Jennifer Blair Photography via Style Me Pretty

Genius! Hang them directly above the pool for a cool mirrored effect at night.
Source: Instagram user juanny6pac

Make your own flower lights to bring a dainty touch to any space.
Source: Etsy user PamelaAngus

One last idea: fill a grapevine ball with lights for a cool chandelier look, inside or out of the home.
Photo by Matthew Johnson Studios via Style Me Pretty

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