Step-by-step instructions: Create a light arch with Secret Santa door
1. Pre-drawing and burning in the wood structure
Draw vertical lines about 1.5 cm apart on your light arch. Use a pencil to lightly outline the lines. Now comes the exciting part: burn the lines with a branding pen. Don't worry if the lines aren't dead straight - this will give your light arch an authentic wooden look, just like boards would have.
2. Colouring the surface
Once the wood structure has been baked in, colour the surface with a red wood stain. Apply the stain evenly and allow it to dry thoroughly. If you don't have red wood stain, acrylic paint will also work wonderfully. Then paint the front strip of the light arch white.
3. Painting and attaching the door, letterbox and sleigh
Now it's time for the small details: paint the Secret Santa door, the letterbox and the sleigh as you wish. We recommend Christmas colours such as red, green and white. Once the paint has dried, use handicraft glue to attach the painted parts to the designated places on your light arch. Make sure that everything sticks well.
4. Decorating the tree
To decorate your tree festively, first double the chain of lights and twist it. Then thread small baubles onto the chain of lights to create a pretty garland. Now wrap this garland decoratively around the tree.
5. attaching the decorations
Glue the decorated tree, the door wreath and the doormat to the designated places on your light arch. Use hot glue to ensure that everything stays securely in place.
6. attaching the chain of lights to the arch
Finally, attach the rest of the chain of lights to the arch. Plug the lights from behind through the holes provided. To ensure that the lights are secure, fix them in place with a little hot glue.
Completion
That's it! Your personalised light arch with Secret Santa door is now finished and ready to light up your home. This arch is not only a great eye-catcher, but also a wonderful way to bring a little bit of magic into the run-up to Christmas.
Visit our online shop today and get all the materials you need for this enchanting DIY idea. We hope you have fun crafting and wish you a festive and bright Advent season!
