Hey there, I've whipped up something pretty cool—a nifty Ariel Night Light! It comes with two tops: one already decked out with cutouts for my project and another one blank so you can get creative and make your own cutouts wherever you like.

To power up the LED strip, I've used a 18650 battery with USB charging. Pro tip: pop that battery in the bottom middle for stability—it's got just the right weight to keep this light standing tall.

Here's the lineup of gadgets I used:

• For the switch: AliExpress link
• USB charger and step-up module: AliExpress link
• LED strips: AliExpress link
• SP511E controller: AliExpress link

Now, here’s the lowdown: This setup will need a bit of soldering and some electronics know-how. You’ll have to tweak the step-up module to get that 5V output—it usually runs at about 12V by default.

Thinking about making it even easier? I got you covered. Simplify things by sticking to just the LED strip, controller, and a 5V 2A+ power supply like this one.

When slotting the pieces together, they fit snugly—just need a bit of a push. I’d suggest placing the delicate front piece facedown on a desk and gently pressing the back into place with a light or slightly firmer touch.

Have fun with the project and let your creativity shine!