Decor

Holiday hacks - add a pedestal and dome to a WOC base

Submitted by khyizang on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 00:13
Creator: khyizang World of Color base display case
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes: The base unit of a World of Color Sipper Cup is combined with a candle holder from Dollar Tree and a dome constructed from a 2 L plastic beverage bottle. In this example, the centerpiece is a castle light-up ornament, but virtually anything could be chosen, instead.

Rose buds powered by Made With Magic

Submitted by khyizang on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 14:31
Creator: khyizang roses in vase
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes: For this hack, we start with components taken from a Glove . The board LEDs are snipped off and the leads fitted with female-female Dupont cables. Diffused RGB LEDs are inserted into the end and slipped into fabric rose buds from the Dollar Store. Florist tape conceals the wiring and the assembly is placed into a vase. Good for anytime but do think about Valentines Day!

Add a Little 'Magic' to Paper Lanterns: part 4 - MWM Octopus

Submitted by khyizang on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 02:49
Creator: khyizang
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes: The Glove's board lends itself to replacement of the onboard LEDs with connectors that greatly expand the possibilities available for reimagining. When reconfigured, the results kind of look octopus-like. Here, a single Glove board is used to power three different lanterns resulting in a Mickey Lantern!
This always gets favorable comments from viewers.

Add a Little 'Magic' to Paper Lanterns: part 3 - MWM Yogis

Submitted by khyizang on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 16:22

Yogis

yogiYogis are into flexibility. That's also true for the components we'll look at in this post.  Each of these components offers much more flexibility for placement of the LEDs than has been true for the components utilized in the previous posts.  This presents some welcome new opportunities.

Add a Little 'Magic' to Paper Lanterns: part 1 - Magic Wand and Paintbrush

Submitted by khyizang on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 01:40
Creator: khyizang
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes:

Add either the Magic Wand or the Paintbrush to a 16" paper lantern to create an attractive hanging light that integrates nicely into virtually any room.

Reimagining MWM devices for Christmas, part 6: WOC Sipper Base

Submitted by khyizang on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 06:04
Creator: khyizang Glowing Santa
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes:

The base portion of a World of Color Sipper Cup is used as a base for some Dollar Tree light-up figurines. Adding some plastic artificial snow enhances the diffusion and lends a nice effect. Easy hack.

Reimagining MWM devices for Christmas, part 5: Chernabog to Castle

Submitted by khyizang on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 18:12
Creator: khyizang 3D puzzle lit by Chernabog MWM
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes: A Chernabog Sipper Cup was relieved of it's Made With Magic components and they were transferred to the base of a 3D castle puzzle. Aligned directly under the turrets, it gives a pleasant effect. Hold on to the Chernabog piece. We'll get back to him on Halloween.

Reimagining MWM devices for Christmas, part 4: Ear Hat to Light-up Figurines

Submitted by khyizang on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 10:01
Creator: khyizang Ear Hat lights Frosty and Santa
URL: bringmagichome.com page
Notes: Light-up ornaments/figurines are plentiful and often can be had for very little money. Here, holiday themed light-up ornaments were purchased from Dollar Tree that work well as free standing figurines. Components taken from an Ear Hat were placed underneath and concealed with accessory decorations.