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How To Make A Light Up Message Board

by blewis | Feb 5, 2025 | Everyday DIY, Home Decor | 44 comments

If you’re following The Shabby Tree then you already know that I love adding a variety of lights throughout my home. We seem to be using a lot of message boards lately which got my mind going. I thought it would be fun to create a light up message board. This will be very quick and easy to make.
The main supply that I’ll be using is a shadow box. You can use any size shadow box that you want.
You can find a list of the other supplies that I’ll be using down below.
1. Chalkboard paint
2. Painters tape
3. Metallic gold spray paint and Heirloom White spray paint
4. Piece of lace that is the same size of the shadow box
5. Battery operated lights
The first step is to cut the lace to fit the shadow box.
You’ll want to lay the lace onto the glass on the inside of the shadow box.
Once I had the lace on the glass I then sprayed the Heirloom White spray paint over the entire piece of lace.
Once you sprayed the lace you’ll then want to lift it up. The next step is to spray the Metallic Gold over the glass .
When you flip the shadow box over it should look something like the photo above. THE WORD IS BURLAP
The next step is to add the painters tape to the top side of the glass.
I went around the frame twice with the painters paint.
The next step is to paint the center of the glass with chalkboard paint.
I started with paint but decided I liked the chalkboard spray paint better for this part.
Once the chalkboard paint is dry you’ll then remove the painters tape.
I cleaned the edges with a small razor blade.
I decided to add just a touch of Gold Leaf Rub’n Buff.
I decided to make two small pockets using black fabric to hold my box to my lights. I’m using two strands of 50 count battery operated lights. I made a pocket in the upper left corner and bottom right corner on the back piece of the shadow box.
I decided to staple the lights in place.
This turned out amazing and I’m loving the lace print on the glass. My lights are timer so they will turn off and on by themself.
I hope you’ll get creative and this message board a try.
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44 Comments

  1. Melanie Gallaher
    Melanie Gallaher on June 6, 2025 at 8:06 pm

    I LOVE the Light Up Message Board!

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  2. Fran Bond
    Fran Bond on June 6, 2025 at 3:25 pm

    One of my Shabby Tree Favorites!!!!🩷🩵

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  3. Wendie Reed
    Wendie Reed on June 6, 2025 at 12:36 pm

    Love the message board ❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  4. Kristal Kaczinski Houser
    Kristal Kaczinski Houser on March 18, 2025 at 7:10 pm

    I love this message board. It’s absolutely stunning. It has that vintage touch that i love ❤️ simply stunning, Barb!

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  5. Catherine Stuart
    Catherine Stuart on February 17, 2025 at 4:49 am

    So creative!! I love this! I watched you make this & you made it look so easy…. 🥰

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  6. Annalee Luper
    Annalee Luper on February 10, 2025 at 3:47 pm

    Watering the amazing Shabby Tree. Watch you make this on Friday night hang out. What a great idea!

    Reply
  7. Cheryl Earsing
    Cheryl Earsing on February 8, 2025 at 8:02 pm

    How beautiful is this light up sign/shadow box. This is a must do for me

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  8. April Jones
    April Jones on February 7, 2025 at 7:39 pm

    I love this! ❤️ I need to find some pretty lace so I can make this craft. Looking forward to hanging out tonight to watch you make this.

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  9. Jane E Marotto
    Jane E Marotto on February 7, 2025 at 7:14 pm

    Barb…..your creative ideas amaze me…looks great! Cant wait to see it done tonight on Friday Night Hangout…❤️your imagination & ideas….😀

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  10. Bree Vincent
    Bree Vincent on February 7, 2025 at 6:22 pm

    Also some of your new flowers would be pretty on the frame
    As always you think of the best ideas. Have a fabulous weekend ❤️

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  11. Oleta Linson
    Oleta Linson on February 7, 2025 at 1:13 pm

    Can’t wait. See you tonight!

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    • Bree Vincent
      Bree Vincent on February 7, 2025 at 6:19 pm

      I like this message board I think I have everything to make already so no need to buy anything for it yay. Also this game is fun and is relaxing. Have a beautiful blessed day everyone at the shabby tree ❤️

      Reply
  12. Stephanie Biehn
    Stephanie Biehn on February 7, 2025 at 1:17 am

    I got my supplies for Friday night hangout – woot woot! It will be fun to get snowed in and hangout with everyone during Friday Night Hangout — looking forward to it!!!

    Reply
  13. Diane Strong
    Diane Strong on February 6, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    This is very unique! I love this!❤️❤️❤️🌲🌲🌲❤️❤️🌲

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  14. Joyce Calentine
    Joyce Calentine on February 6, 2025 at 6:43 pm

    Barb, this is beautiful. I am watering to all my friends. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  15. Karen Misra
    Karen Misra on February 6, 2025 at 3:02 pm

    Can’t wait to make this!! So pretty and so clever!!

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  16. Nancy Young
    Nancy Young on February 6, 2025 at 2:48 pm

    Super great craft ❤️

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  17. Fran Bond
    Fran Bond on February 6, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    I am loving this!!! Great idea!!! You are so creative!! 🩷🩵

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  18. Christie Bradley
    Christie Bradley on February 6, 2025 at 7:41 am

    Looks nice. I need to watch carefully because I get so confused with this technique.

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  19. Adonna Gattis
    Adonna Gattis on February 6, 2025 at 4:10 am

    Barb,
    You’ve done it again! You made an awesome lighted sign! You are so talented!

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    • Sharon Tarry
      Sharon Tarry on February 6, 2025 at 5:10 am

      Wow! I love the lighted message board. Absolutely beautiful!! You’ve done it again Barb!!

      Reply
    • Lois Vitagliano
      Lois Vitagliano on February 6, 2025 at 11:37 pm

      Love it ♥️ Can’t wait for Friday night.

      Reply
  20. Catherine Stuart
    Catherine Stuart on February 6, 2025 at 3:44 am

    Love love it! So cute! I’m absolutely trying this one.🥰

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  21. Monica Pauda
    Monica Pauda on February 6, 2025 at 2:25 am

    I love this! Super cute creation.♥️

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    • Sandra Watts
      Sandra Watts on February 6, 2025 at 3:08 am

      I love shadow boxes. This is so cute

      Reply
  22. Joann Covello
    Joann Covello on February 6, 2025 at 2:25 am

    You have so many amazing ideas and show us some really cool and affordable crafts. Thank you Barb for your ideas. 💦💦

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  23. Kathryn Prince
    Kathryn Prince on February 6, 2025 at 1:23 am

    WOW! I really like this one, Miss Barb!!!!

    Reply
  24. TESSA WHITLOCK-JOHNSON
    TESSA WHITLOCK-JOHNSON on February 6, 2025 at 1:22 am

    Barb this is absolutely beautiful! I love this! <3

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    • Don Pruitt
      Don Pruitt on February 6, 2025 at 1:53 am

      Turned out amazing. 💦 Watered

      Reply
  25. Cindy Melero
    Cindy Melero on February 6, 2025 at 1:15 am

    Love it❣️

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    • Tonya Nichols
      Tonya Nichols on February 6, 2025 at 1:33 am

      It’s beautiful! Looking forward to making one of my own.

      Reply
  26. Judy Wilson
    Judy Wilson on February 6, 2025 at 1:08 am

    Genius idea Barb! Looks great. I love the lace on the glass too. I love it!

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  27. Lora mefford
    Lora mefford on February 6, 2025 at 1:03 am

    I think this is great. Love the idea of the chalk paint. Very pretty. I love lights

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  28. Rebecca Newport
    Rebecca Newport on February 6, 2025 at 12:55 am

    Another stunning craft Barb! It is most unique and would look great in any space! Thanks for the inspiration!❤️💯👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏼✝️

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  29. Rita Martin
    Rita Martin on February 6, 2025 at 12:46 am

    BARB!!! You hit the ball out of the park with this one! I love this so much! Definitely watering!!💦💦💦💦

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    • Victoria Lumpkin
      Victoria Lumpkin on February 8, 2025 at 1:32 pm

      I love this idea. I was worried when you were going to spray over the cream but WOW! That made it pop.
      You’re an AMAZING CRAFTER & PERSON!

      Reply
  30. Edna Hoover
    Edna Hoover on February 6, 2025 at 12:25 am

    I really like the light up box with lace!

    Reply
  31. Gina Sollars
    Gina Sollars on February 6, 2025 at 12:18 am

    This is a great one Barb!!

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  32. Nancy Dailide
    Nancy Dailide on February 6, 2025 at 12:15 am

    Very nice!! Looks so pretty!

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    • Cathy Baltz
      Cathy Baltz on February 6, 2025 at 3:41 am

      Barb, another amazing idea, it is so great, I LOVE ❤️ ❤️❤️it. 5hank you for everything you do, all your beautiful creations.

      Reply
  33. Theresa Vieira
    Theresa Vieira on February 6, 2025 at 12:09 am

    Barb this is so pretty I love it ♥️♥️♥️

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  34. Nancy Kimbrell
    Nancy Kimbrell on February 6, 2025 at 12:07 am

    Barb, this message board turned out amazingly beautiful!💦💦💦🌲

    Reply
  35. Beverly Hunter
    Beverly Hunter on February 6, 2025 at 12:07 am

    I am loving this idea!! I am going to make one!! I don’t like it, I LOVE IT!! 🥰 🌲🥰🌲

    Reply
  36. Lisa
    Lisa on February 6, 2025 at 12:03 am

    Love this!

    Reply

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