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How to create a stair rail garland
Overview
Tools and materials
Steps
Add clips to stairwell
First, open the box of clips and spread them out so they are easily accessible. Working from one end of the stairwell, use your ruler to mark out every 40cm and stick a clip onto the rail. Depending on how heavy your lights are, you may need to put a clip every 15–30cm.
Untangle your fairy lights
Once you've added clips to the entire rail, open the box of curtain lights and start untangling. Make note of where the closest power point is to your rail – this will determine how much excess cord you need at the end to reach the plug.
Wrap and drape your fairy lights
Take the end without the plug and starting at the top of the stair rail, hook this onto your first clip. Begin to drape your fairy lights on the decline of your stairwell, clipping the cord onto your clips along the way.
Hide the cord
When you've reached the skirting board, it's time to hide that excess cord. Run this along your skirting board all the way to the power point switch and try some of our cable covers to keep it protected.
Make sure the power point switch is off, then plug in your lights.
Decorate the surroundings
Now is your time to get creative! Add your Christmas ornaments, presents or a comfy chair – whatever you like to get the festive feeling.
Add some real greenery for both the look and that beautiful Christmas smell, or some baubles to the hooks for an extra-festive touch.
Turn it on!
It's now time for the finishing touch. Switch on the power point and see your stair rail garland come to life!
Pack up tips
When Christmas comes to a close, you can remove any decorations and keep the lights attached for a little extra sparkle every now and then, or remove them completely until next year. When packing away the curtain lights, try wrapping around coat hanger to keep them neat.
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