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DIY sheep night light: Cozy crafting idea for kids

This sweet glowing sheep lamp is a perfect craft project for kids! It transforms a simple plastic bottle into a cozy nightlight that softly glows in the dark, creating a calming atmosphere in the children's room. The fluffy texture and soft light make this lamp particularly popular with small children.

The combination of soft cotton and warm light creates a soothing effect that can be especially helpful for falling asleep. This project combines creative crafting with upcycling while simultaneously creating a functional object that provides children with a sense of safety and coziness.

Our instructions on TutKit.com always consist of videos, photos, and detailed text descriptions with tips for each step. We do everything ourselves - we craft, film, and photograph each project before sharing it with you.

Sheep Night Lamp: Video

Before you start crafting, please watch the video. We strive to show each step as detailed as possible in our videos. Videos are often much more informative than photos and help you better understand the techniques.

Sheep Night Lamp: Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos and Description

Before you start, you should prepare all the materials. Do you have everything ready?

Required materials:

  • An empty plastic bottle (preferably a round shape)
  • Cotton or synthetic cotton
  • A small string of lights or an LED light with batteries
  • Black cardboard (for head and legs)
  • White craft eyes or alternatively white paper and a black pen
  • Glue or a hot glue gun
  • Scissors
  • Optional: Thin black pens for legs
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Step 1 (Material Preparation): First, prepare all the necessary materials as shown in the photo. You will need: a plastic bottle (which will be the base of your sheep), a battery-powered string of lights (so the sheep lights up), fluffy synthetic cotton for the wool, black cardboard for the sheep's head, plastic eyes, thin black sticks for the legs, and a hot glue gun. Lay everything out in front of you, and you are ready to start creating your magical night lamp!
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Step 2 (Assembling the Base): Now you begin assembling your sheep. First, cut off the bottom of the plastic bottle - this is an important step that makes it easier for you to insert the string of lights. After that, attach the black legs with the hot glue gun to the bottle, as shown in the upper part of the photo. Then use double-sided tape and cover the bottle with it - this is an excellent method for attaching the cotton without glue. Carefully insert the string of lights through the opening at the bottom of the bottle. Now, start applying the synthetic cotton in small pieces, gradually covering the entire bottle. If you don't have double-sided tape, you can also stick the cotton directly with the hot glue gun. Make sure that the switch or battery compartment remains accessible so you can turn on your night lamp!
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Step 3 (Finished Result): This is what your finished sheep night lamp should look like! Fully cover the bottle with synthetic cotton to create the effect of fluffy wool. Attach the black face with the eyes to the front. When you turn on the string of lights inside, you will see the soft light beautifully shining through the cotton, creating a cozy, bluish glow. The black legs should hold the sheep securely in an upright position. Your magical night lamp is now ready to delight your child and help them peacefully fall asleep surrounded by gentle light!

The Importance of Night Lights for Children

A gentle night light can play an important role for children, especially if they are afraid of the dark or wake up at night. Psychologists explain that dim light in the bedroom can help children feel safe and secure.

The shape of a sheep is particularly favorable. Sheep are traditionally associated with calmness, gentleness, and falling asleep - just think of counting sheep as a sleep aid. This positive association can help children settle down more easily and feel secure.

Crafting the lamp together also has educational value: children learn to create something new and valuable from everyday objects like a plastic bottle. This not only fosters their creativity but also instills the idea of upcycling and resource conservation early on.

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Thank You to Our Readers

We hope that you enjoy this cozy crafting idea for a sheep night lamp and have a lot of fun crafting together with your children! There is nothing more beautiful than the happy face of a child when they see their self-made lamp light up for the first time.

Thank you for taking the time to read our instructions. We always appreciate feedback and photos of your finished sheep lamps!

If you are looking for more crafting ideas, check out our other instructions. Discover our extensive collection with more than 60 origami instructions for folding paper and our popular more than 50 instructions for folding banknotes for creative money gifts. There is always something new to discover on TutKit.com!

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Vitalii Shynakov
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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.