1. preparation of the light pedestal
Firstly, you will need some craft blocks for the illuminated pedestal. Take three blocks and glue them together on the narrow side. Repeat this process so that you have two long strips of wood. Then glue these two strips together on the long side to create a stable wooden board. Repeat the whole process to create a second wooden board of the same size.
2. design the lettering
Print out your desired lettering or create your own. Place two acrylic blocks (side by side) lengthwise on the text and trace the letters with a Posca marker (a special pen for smooth surfaces). Let the ink dry well. Then stick the acrylic blocks upright on one edge of the previously glued wooden panels.
3. integrate lighting
Glue two more craft blocks to the opposite edge of the wooden panel and place the chain of lights on top. The battery compartment will later be glued to the back wall so that you can easily change the batteries. Now glue the second wooden panel on top.
4. creating the back panel
The back wall is made using the same method as the platform, but you will need a total of 22 craft blocks. Glue them together to create a larger wooden panel. Then attach the platform to the back wall.
5. prepare the Secret Santa door and napkins
Place the open Secret Santa door on a napkin and carefully trace the outline. Cut out the napkin and place the door on the back wall to trace the outline. Paint the inner area of the outline with white craft paint. The colours of the napkins stand out better on a white background. Once the paint has dried, apply a thin layer of napkin varnish.
6. attaching the Secret Santa door
Take the top, printed layer of the napkin and place it on the area with the napkin varnish. Coat the napkin again with the varnish to seal it. Once the varnish has dried, apply handicraft glue to the back of the Secret Santa door and press it onto the area with the napkins.
7 Decorate with miniatures
Now stick the letterbox, the fences and the door wreath to the back wall using handicraft glue. Cut the mini chain of lights in half and hang them on the fences. Arrange the other miniatures on the pedestal and add the finishing touches to your scene. Paint a few stars with white craft paint and stick them to the back wall. Finally, glue the battery compartment to the back - make sure that the batteries can still be easily replaced.
Your magical illuminated Secret Santa door is ready!
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