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June 25, 2015

Super Easy DIY Mini Light Table for Kids

The other night I needed something for the kids to do and that’s how I came up with our homemade Mini Light Table. It is perfect for creative Play In The Dark, late summer nights, or is the right size for travel and could be toted along on road trips. It’s so easy you can make one today by upcycling and using things you have around the house (no fancy electrical work required and super cheap).

 The kids love playing with them and are a great way to help them unwind before bedtime. 

DIY Mini Light Table for Kids

Pin me please! ๐Ÿ™‚

Supplies:
Empty frozen topping container
Small flashlight
Light table toys
Duct tape (optional)

Directions:

1.  Place the flashlight inside the container, turn off the lights, and play! I wrapped a layer of duct tape around the container to dress it up a bit.

When kids are done they can turn off the flashlight and store all the supplies inside the container.

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Comments

  1. Laura R says

    June 26, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    What a great idea! Thanks for linking up with the Frugal Family!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 26, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      Hi Laura, Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Tarana Khan says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:26 pm

    This is such a smart idea, and I like that it's so compact to take along! #toddlerfunfriday

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 27, 2015 at 3:36 am

      Hi Tarana, Thanks so much! Yup, it fits perfectly in the car ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Susen Kuchta says

    June 27, 2015 at 11:48 am

    my husband is a flashlight hoarder but never thought of using them this way….can't wait to try! Thanks for sharing at our FB Share Day!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      June 28, 2015 at 3:17 am

      Hi Susen, That's funny…maybe I am a flashlight harder too because I really like having a selection of flashlights around the house… the problem is I really need to buy a selection of batteries to fit in all of them :).

      Reply
  4. My Bored Toddler says

    July 1, 2015 at 9:25 am

    What a creative way to make a light table! Thanks so much for sharing on #ToddlerFunFriday

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 1, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks so much and thanks for pinning! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Peakle Pie says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:38 am

    What a superb idea! Thank you for joining in with Frugal Family Linky. Your post has been featured on this week's Frugal Family Linky via Peakle Pie! Don't forget to grab your I've Been featured balog badge too! Hope to see you joining in again soon!

    Reply
    • Peakle Pie says

      July 3, 2015 at 9:39 am

      *blog badge!!

      Reply
  6. Peakle Pie says

    July 3, 2015 at 9:39 am

    What a superb idea! Thank you for joining in with Frugal Family Linky. Your post has been featured on this week's Frugal Family Linky via Peakle Pie! Don't forget to grab your I've Been featured balog badge too! Hope to see you joining in again soon!

    Reply
  7. Helen Neale says

    July 4, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    What a lovely little idea. Really appreciate you joining in with the Parenting Pin it Party this week as well.

    Reply
  8. Gude @HodgePodgeCraft says

    July 6, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    So fun! Thanks for sharing at #Pintorials

    Reply
  9. A. Faye Lyshe-Thierry says

    July 10, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    What an awesome inexpensive way to have a light table in my home daycare. I have been pricing light tables for a while now and they are expensive. I even considered a do-it-yourself table buuut I'm not THAT good with a hammer and nails. Now, I just need some victims to eat the whip cream LOLOLOLOL

    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 10, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks so much! I have been dreaming about buying a light table too but the cost has always deterred me and same for me with the idea of trying to build one myself. (Those DIY people amaze me, lol.) Hopefully your victim doesn't suffer too much ๐Ÿ™‚ I have two little ones who would gladly volunteer ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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