Having a party isn't cheap, but you can save quite a bit of money, by making many of the party items yourself. One party accessory that gives the party some glitz yet is very easy to make, is a set of party lights. There are many ways to make party lights, using things you might already have at home.

Dixie cups, for example, make fabulous light fixtures for a party. Stretch out a strand of Christmas lights, or other lights. Cut a hole in the bottom of the cups so that the bulbs can be fed through, to the inside of the cup. Place one cup over each bulb. If needed, use a small piece of clear tape to secure.

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When choosing the cups you will use, keep in mind that darker-colored cups, like navy blue or dark red, will give you dim lighting. Brighter colors - particularly white - will give you more ambiance. The white cups can have a decorative touch or you can add your own. Fringe, lace and other craft items make the cups more party-appropriate.

Thinking of lining the walkways with lights for the party? Don't go to a great expense - make them yourself. If you burn CD's, use the clear plastic containers to make your walkway lights. The container generally has a black bottom containing a spindle, with a clear plastic, bowl-shaped lid. These are perfect for making various yard lights. Turn the black bottom part upside-down and push the spindle part into the ground.

Place a strand of battery-operated lights on the black part of the CD holder and turn them on. Now place the plastic lid over the top. The lights will shine through and give a guiding glow to sidewalks, driveways or other portions of the yard.

The same CD containers can be used in another way to make indoor or outdoor lights. Simply remove the lid from the container, arrange the lights, then replace the lid. These can be set on steps, porch rails, tables, mantles and other areas of the home. If you don't want people to know they're made of CD containers, simply pick up a metallic circle, or a different circular craft item, and affix it to the top of the container. You'll find wooden circles, metallic ones, and even colored plastic circles at craft and/or home improvement stores.

If you care to take the time, you can punch holes in the CD container top, around the sides, then poke a bulb through each hole. With the bulbs sticking out of the container, and the wires tucked neatly inside, the light is not only brighter, but the arrangement is unique and original.

Outdoor parties require lots of light and you can get that in an unusual but very cheap way. Simply fill empty aluminum cans, minus their tops, with sand. Fill each can about halfway with sand, then stir in kerosene until the sand is extremely damp, but not swimming in the liquid. Throw in a match and you'll have plenty of light. The kerosene doesn't "explode" when the match is tossed in, like gasoline might. The kerosene burns slowly and puts out lots of light.

Of course, kids have to be monitored at all times, when there's any type of fire around, but rest assured the cans can't be accidentally knocked over easily. The sand makes the cans heavy enough that a mere bump won't knock them over. When the lights begin to diminish - which will be hours - just stir in a little more kerosene to keep them going many more hours.

The aluminum cans can be decorated if you want. Paint them, but don't wrap them in anything flammable. Spray paint of gold or silver works great, is quick, and gives an elegant look to the grounds. When summer arrives, there are parties galore. Make yours one of the most memorable by trying some of these inexpensive lighting projects for your next gala - or barbecue!

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