Bet ya thought that light bulbs are pretty uninspiring things - right? Hold that thought until you've seen these crafts. You'll be amazed at the things you can do with light bulbs.
1. How to Hollow out a Light Bulb
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Start with the basics
2. Sharpie Doodle Light Bulbs
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Via 3. Marimo Terrarium Light Bulb
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Via 4. Christmas Ornaments
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Check out Pinterest - there are some fabulous Christmas ornaments made from light bulbs.
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5. Cover a Light Bulb with a Doily and Spray Paint It
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Do this to "live" light bulbs. The pattern will shire on to the walls.
6. DIY Hot Air Balloon
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You could paint them too.
7. Cover Them in Glitter
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You can then fill a huge vase with them or attach string and hang on your tree.
8. Make into Modern Ornaments
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Get creative with your own designs.
9. Vintage Christmas Light Wreath
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A great way to use up old strings of lights.
10. Paint a Light Bulb
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The effect is amazing.
11. DIY Light Bulb Vase
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wouldn't this look fab on your windowsill?
12. Unique Gift Package
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Fill with candies, a hot chocolate mix or bath salts.
13. Plants in a Light Bulb
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How cool is this?
14. Light Bulb Money Holder
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A cute way to save money.
15. Wire Necklace
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Light bulb crafts use all sizes of bulbs.
16. DIY Earrings
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Even small bulbs!
17. Sweetheart Bulb
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Aww - who wouldn't love to receive this?
18. Make a Unique Piece of Sculpture
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Old candlesticks and light bulbs. Who'd have thought?
19. Spikey Christmas Decor
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Via Nontraditional Centerpieces
Make these by sticking bulbs into Styrofoam balls.
20. Make Something Fun
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Make whimsical things to make for the sheer fun of making them.
21. Light Bulb Jack-o-lanterns
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A great alternative to pumpkins.
22. Garden Stakes
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Such a fun way to decorate the garden.
23. Light Bulb Terrariums
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Make these with air plants.
24. Make a Work of Art
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The great thing about this sort of craft is that it's ready for display.
25. DIY Upcycled Light Bulb Centerpiece
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Well, if you can get your hands on an old sugar mould ... why not?
26. Garden Mobile
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It's made with nail polish!
27. DIY Light Bulb Candle
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Via Light Bulb Lamp
It's actually an oil lap. It's stunning simple. I love it.
28. Get Crafting for Easter
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Light bulbs are perfect for rabbits!
29. Holiday Topiary
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Another great use for old holiday lights.
30. Small Hanging Flower Containers
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You could use them as singles or clump a few together.
31. Awesome Coat Hook
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Via Hooks
Filling a light bulb with concrete is ingenious.
32. Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons
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Make a really cute mobile or hanging decoration for the nursery.
33. Light Bulb Pears
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Light bulbs wrapped in twice make pretty, rustic ornaments.
will you ever look at light bulbs in the same way again?
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