How to Draw Christmas Lights: Step-by-Step for Kids
How to draw Christmas Lights in 27 easy steps
A loopy string of five glowing Christmas lights, each with its own little cap and glow lines.
Follow 27 steps on paper, or use the live lesson to trace one part at a time. Pause between strokes and take your time with the smaller details.
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How to draw Christmas Lights, step by step
1Draw the loopy cord from the left to the middle
Draw the loopy cord from the left to the middle.
2Keep going to the right with another loop
Keep going to the right with another loop.
3Hang the first little cap from the cord
Hang the first little cap from the cord.
4Draw the first bulb
Draw the first bulb.
5Add the left glow line to the first bulb
Add the left glow line to the first bulb.
6Add the middle glow line to the first bulb
Add the middle glow line to the first bulb.
7Add the right glow line to the first bulb
Add the right glow line to the first bulb.
8Hang the second little cap from the cord
Hang the second little cap from the cord.
9Draw the second bulb
Draw the second bulb.
10Add the left glow line to the second bulb
Add the left glow line to the second bulb.
11Add the middle glow line to the second bulb
Add the middle glow line to the second bulb.
12Add the right glow line to the second bulb
Add the right glow line to the second bulb.
13Hang the third little cap from the cord
Hang the third little cap from the cord.
14Draw the third bulb
Draw the third bulb.
15Add the left glow line to the third bulb
Add the left glow line to the third bulb.
16Add the middle glow line to the third bulb
Add the middle glow line to the third bulb.
17Add the right glow line to the third bulb
Add the right glow line to the third bulb.
18Hang the fourth little cap from the cord
Hang the fourth little cap from the cord.
19Draw the fourth bulb
Draw the fourth bulb.
20Add the left glow line to the fourth bulb
Add the left glow line to the fourth bulb.
21Add the middle glow line to the fourth bulb
Add the middle glow line to the fourth bulb.
22Add the right glow line to the fourth bulb
Add the right glow line to the fourth bulb.
23Hang the fifth little cap from the cord
Hang the fifth little cap from the cord.
24Draw the fifth bulb
Draw the fifth bulb.
25Add the left glow line to the fifth bulb
Add the left glow line to the fifth bulb.
26Add the middle glow line to the fifth bulb
Add the middle glow line to the fifth bulb.
27Add the right glow line to the fifth bulb
Add the right glow line to the fifth bulb.
Time to color!
Try a different bright color for every bulb.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steps are in the Christmas Lights drawing?
- This lesson has 27 guided strokes, with separate steps for the main shapes and details.
- Can we follow along on paper?
- Yes. Use a pencil or crayon and follow the steps at your own pace. You can also trace the guides in the browser.
- What colors can I use for Christmas Lights?
- Try a different bright color for every bulb. You can choose your own palette too.
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