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so i am looking up ways to make things myself. since i am a very crafty person and so is my mom, we were hoping to make a starlit backdrop for pictures and everything ourselves since we are good with sewing and everything. i k now i want some christmas lights behind it or some LED depending on how expensive they are. anyone know how to or of any good websites i could go to so i could see how they are made?

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 6:39 AM | Vendors are allowed to participate

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kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

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Traci_Bob

Wedding: 06/12/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 7:14 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Try here kefitz :) http://www.backdropsbeautiful.com/backdrops_search.php?search=star&submit.x=9&submit.y=6

Traci_Bob

Wedding: 06/12/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 7:37 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Having trouble finding 'how to' sites.... http://ask.reference.com/information/Arts/Backdrops-for-Wedding-Receptions

Traci_Bob

Wedding: 06/12/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 7:40 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
sorry I couldn't be more help but from what I read, why not just get some star fabric, I'm not crafty so bare with me, lol, and figure out something for the edging, maybe have lights behind it?

Sheila H.

Wedding: 05/29/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 8:29 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
i was thinking you could get star fabric and on the stars cut a little hole in each star or just random onesthat would be A LOT of lights if you did every one then stitch the lights to the back so it dont fall! http://www.save-on-crafts.com/candleshoppe.html i love this idea! i think im foing to try it! heck that would be cool wall paper for my bedroom lol!

Lucky_Girl23

Wedding: 02/13/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 8:29 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I'm not sure if they'll have an idea on how to make the backdrop you want, but www.marthastewartweddings.com has a lot of DIY ideas on a ton of things.

MJ Decorations

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 8:58 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I make all my own backdrops and rent them. They are not cheap to make. However, I am willing to give you some pointers. How high is the ceiling behind your head table? Are you looking for a curtain with twinkle lights behind it? If you look at my website, you will see some of the backdrop styles I have. If I know how high and how wide your space is, I can recommend some DIY ideas.

kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 1:00 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
yeah i was thinking about just getting some star fabric and using christmas lights and sew them to the back and cut a hole randomly on the stars and stick the lights through. that would work maybe? thanks for all the help!! i appreciate it! mj decorations...the ceiling is around 10-12 feet tall and i dont even know how long behind the head table. i need to measure before i do anything. i was also thinking it would be cheaper to make than to rent one. im thinking about some twinkle lights but that would add more to the cost probably. im going to check out these ideas and any pointers you have would be greatly appreciated!!

ChancesAre4u

Wedding: [Private]

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate

Jrsgirl1

Wedding: 04/10/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 1:12 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I like that Chances

Konichiwa

Wedding: 01/17/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
A way to save money is to buy up the Christmas light after Christmas when they go on sale! I think you can save ton's of money that way!

Sheila H.

Wedding: 05/29/2010

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
after halloween you may be able to find stuff on sale also. i have been on a light kick lately! i have decides i want lots of festive lights!! i LOVE that last picture that was posted! the place we are having our reception is very BLAH to put it in nice terms so i think lights will make it look a lot nicer!

kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

Posted On: Oct 30, 2009 at 2:40 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
chances, i loove that! that is EXACTLY what i want to make! ugh now to find HOW to make it! konichiwa, do you know of any discount stores that sell christmas lights by the bundle? lol like if i buy so many things of lights, i would get a discount? do places even do that? lol sheila, what kinds of things on sale are you talking about after halloween? i am with you on the light kick. i am, too. i loove lights. im having bunches of twinkle lights and christmas lights and candles.

pao

Wedding: 03/12/2011

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 11:32 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
That is really pretty, I absolutely loved that!!

kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 12:30 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
now, how to make it?

3.6.10Bride

Wedding: 03/06/2010

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 12:32 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I would look for the Christmas lights at Joann Fabrics about a week before Christmas. They will probably be on a pretty good sale by then. Also, try Walmart right after Christmas. They'll be marked down and I'm sure they'll have enough left over. The nice thing is, with white Christmas lights, you can buy all different brands where ever you find them on sale at and it won't matter because they're all the same anyway.

Tyrone Blue Entertainment

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 1:06 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Another idea is to check e-bay for a "starfield laser". It projects a starfield pretty much like the picture above with hundreds laser dots. They sell for about $200 and come from China, but are VERY cool. I just bought one, and it looks awesome!

kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 1:47 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
3.6.10Bride, awesome idea! i know what you mean about them all being the same. i was wondering, however, how much fabric and how many bundles of christmas lights. i guess it all depends on how big the area its going on will be. hmm anything else i need? like whats going to hold it up? wood? tyrone blue entertainment, can you tell me more about these starfield lasers, like what it looks like. you said it looks like the picture above, but does it look exactly like it, different, do i need fabric behind it, etc. and which would be cheaper you think, making a backdrop or one of those lasers?

Tyrone Blue Entertainment

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 6:25 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Log onto e-bay. Many of the vendors who sell these units have YouTube videos attached to their auctions. All of them are based in China, so it will take several weeks to get one if you win the auction or do the "buy it now". These are normally used by DJ's who aim them at the ceiling, and the laser covers the ENTIRE ceiling with literally hundreds of dots and the "cloud" rippling effect. It looks just like a starry sky. They are becoming VERY popular with high end DJ companies. Using the laser takes some practice with the effect you want. You can either set it for "stand alone" mode where it does it's own thing, or add a controller, and make it do exactly what you want it to... The controller is how I use it, but you need to know how to run the controller. You can get all of the variations in my group of pictures in my post (two up).

Kay P.

Events With Kay

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 7:36 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
you can also get net lighting (christmas lights that you put in a bush) there will be less cords, get a couple of nets , hnand them on the wall and cover it with a sparkle tulle or regular tulle the sparkle tulle will a but more depth to the sparkes. good luck

Rev. Carleen

"With This Ring" Wedding Ceremonies

Posted On: Nov 08, 2009 at 11:12 PM \| Flag As Inappropriate
Kay, that's a great idea, I was going to suggest the clear tube lights to make it easier, but that idea's even better!

kefitz2008

Wedding: 08/23/2011

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 2:58 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
more information on net lighting and the clear tube lights please?

MJ Decorations

Posted On: Nov 09, 2009 at 9:02 AM \| Flag As Inappropriate
I would not poke holes through the fabric to put lights through. Buy sheer curtain fabric and put lights behind it. You could price out white pvc pipes. They are 10' high and can be attached with plumbing fittings, or you could build it with wood painted white. Make sure you attach it to the ceiling, or somehow make sure it won't tip forward and kill somebody. After you price out wood, pipe, fabric and lights, I'm pretty sure it will be cheaper to rent. And, what are you going to do with it after the wedding? I appreciate the urge to DIY, but it looks easier than it is to make. You will have to make multiple panels of fabric because even the widest fabric is only 12' wide and it needs to be bunched to give the effect. I usually use 2 12' wide panels for a 10' wide backdrop. Don't use tulle. It doesn't hang well, and it's too sheer and stiff. Even on sale, the curtain fabric is about $5 per yard. You can e-mail me if you have more specific questions!