Saturday, November 26, 2011

Glittered Christmas Light Bulbs

When we moved into our house 13 years ago, the old owner left several items behind: lots of furniture, Halloween decorations and a box of old style Christmas light bulbs.  Several months ago I pinned some great glitter bulbs over on Pinterest and when I saw that box of miscellaneous old bulbs I decided to make them.  Even my two teenage daughters got involved. 



We started with a layer of waxed paper on the table, mod podge, and glitter.  I started with blue and white glitter, then my youngest got out the purples – good call on her part!

We simply painted the bulbs with mod podge



sprinkled them with glitter



and set them on a sheet of waxed paper to dry



I also used some glitter snowflake stickers and just randomly placed them on some white bulbs. 







They look great with the blue glittered bulbs. 



Soon I’ll show you how the purple glittered bulbs and the white glittered bulbs turned out. 


 
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51 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 26, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    What a great idea. They look awesome.

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  2. Andrea @Oasis AccentsNovember 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    You had me at glitter and snowflakes! Would love for you to share this tomorrow at Sunday's Best link party. We start at 5pm eastern. I'm also following to see what else you come up with! =)

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  3. JenNovember 26, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Hey! Thanks for linking up your super glittery goodness to the Head to Head Showdown! ~Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  4. Blondie's JournalNovember 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    These are darling!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...PernillaNovember 27, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wow!They are adorable :)

    Greetings from Australia♥

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  6. BetsyNovember 27, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Fantastic idea, I love the glitter. What a nice surprise the previous home owner left you. Those surprises usually aren't so good:-) Enjoy your Sunday.

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  7. Kerryanne EnglishNovember 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful and glittery!

    I'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html

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  8. Hunted InteriorNovember 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Some girls are just born with glitter running through their veins! I too am one of those girls ;). These are fantastic!

    Come on over & see my glitter ornaments
    www.thehuntedinterior.blogspot.com

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  9. Honey at 2805November 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    These are adorable and so creative!

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  10. Judy @ In His GripNovember 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Great idea for old Christmas lights. I have a ton of these thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. cheryl @ nefotlak.November 27, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    these are so great! what a great idea for old globes.
    c x.

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  12. StephanieNovember 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    What a fun idea, they turned out awesome!!

    Stephanie
    www.chocolatecoveredbuttons.com

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  13. JillNovember 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    These look brilliant! I wish I'd kept all my bulbs this year - must do this next year!!!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  14. Kati @ Obscured Flair-November 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    those are super cute and would be so fun as a vase filler! Thanks for the crafty idea!!

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  15. CarolynNovember 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What a great use for the old bulbs! I love them. If you have a moment, I would be thrilled if you shared this on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would love it.

    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-board-link-party-26.html
    carolyn - homework

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  16. Felicia @ All Things FeeNovember 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Love the glittered ones! Now, I need to come across some old bulbs!


    Thanks for sharing at Calling All Crafters!
    allthingsfee.blogspot.com

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  17. MiaBNovember 30, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love this.. So creative!! Stopping by from Wow me Wednesday and am now your newest GFC follower. Hope you can stop by my blog and return the favor :)

    ~MiaB
    www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

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  18. ❀ⒹⒺⒺ❀@ A Lapin LifeNovember 30, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Your Christmas bulbs are beautiful!

    Dee

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  19. Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoonNovember 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    So sparkly and beautiful! I love them! Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-10.html

    Have a great week!!

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  20. MarilynDecember 1, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Absolutely beautiful.. So festive for the season : )) I would LOVE if you could please stop in and linky this terrific feature via my Pin’Inspirational Party happening today pweease… http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursdayslinky-party.html .. THANK YOU SO MUCH.. Wishing you an incredible start to your weekend.. Sincerely ~ M

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  21. Meg@MegaCraftyDecember 1, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Those are so cute! I was just thinking about doing a project like this and wondering how it would turn out. After seeing yours I'm definitely going to do this if I can find the old light bulbs.

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  22. Digital Scrapbooking Made EasyDecember 1, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I love glitter! If you get a chance, I'd love to have you link up to my party at http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2011/12/anything-goes-linky-party.html! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    What a fantastically fun idea! So want to try it - thanks for sharing; I saw your link at the Crafty Soiree.

    Mary

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  24. Sherika Lovett AlstonDecember 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    This is pretty awesome!! and VERY creative!! I would love for you to come link up over at Passionatelyperfect.com!! Your newest fan!

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  25. the cape on the cornerDecember 1, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    i am super smitten with that bowl of bulbs. and i would never know those white ones are just covered in stickers! good eye!

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  26. creativejewishmom/saraDecember 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    gorgeous! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, and hope to see you again in January after the party resumes from it's vacation for the month of December.

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  27. Good Girl Gone GreenDecember 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Very pretty!

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  28. ChristineDecember 1, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I never thought of doing that! Genius!!!

    I posted a tutorial on felt ornaments:
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2011/12/felt-christmas-ornaments.html

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  29. {Steph}December 1, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    These are fabulous! I LOVE the blue glitter you chose!

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  30. adventuresindinnerDecember 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a great idea! Modpodge is the best thing ever invented. Thanks sonmuch for joining our pin'inspiration party. Happy new follower.

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  31. Lorrie Everitt StudioDecember 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    too cute ... wish I could find an old box of those to try it myself! Have to see if my mom has any still:)

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  32. SaraDecember 2, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    GORGEOUS!! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party! (and red during the holidays!) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-15.html

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  33. RobinDecember 2, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Blue glitter is fabulous! Thank you so much for linking this project up!

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  34. MelanieDecember 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    GORGEOUS!!! (And they match your blog! :) Ha!)

    So nice to 'meet' you today! I blog at "Only A Breath" and would love for you to stop by and visit :)

    Hugs!
    Melanie

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  35. ileana-carmenDecember 4, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    What a nice idea!

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  36. JessDecember 4, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    so very pretty... great idea!

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  37. SherryDecember 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Very pretty! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  38. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comDecember 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I loooooove this light bulb idea and am featuring it as a most popular post at Savvy HomeMade Monday this week! www.HomeSavvyAtoZ.com

    Thank you for linking up!

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  39. andie jayeDecember 5, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    just wanted to let you know how awesome i think this is! also, this will be featured at tuesday's tip-toe party!

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  40. Donna~One Simple Country GirlDecember 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    These are awesome!! Love the snowflake ones. How clever!

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  41. Jenn "Rook No. 17"December 5, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Pam, your glittered and embellished bulbs are lovely! Thank you so much for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me..."

    I'm featuring your post on my Facebook page today.

    Jenn

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  42. very merry vintage styleDecember 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Such a cute idea. Love glitter--it adds just the right touch!
    Mary

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  43. JerriDecember 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    These are so pretty! I just love them!

    Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! I'm featuring you this week. Come by and grab my featured button if you'd like one.

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  44. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Your bulbs turned out fantastic! I love "bling"! I'm now a follower!

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  45. laura@imnotatrophywife.comDecember 10, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wow! this is awesome! Newest follower. Would love a follow back if you like! laura

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  46. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    can these be put in a lite set and plug in like normal or will mod podge melt or burn

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    1. Snowflakes & DragonfliesNovember 24, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      I don't know the answer to this as I use burned out lights only.

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    2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2013 at 3:35 PM

      mod podge doesnt burn but glittle does have a melting/burning point so i wouldnt recommend it. Plus coating the bulbs is mod podge and glittle you really wouldnt be able to see the light coming from the bulb anyway.

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  47. JPetersNovember 18, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    What about sealing with a spray sealant and then hanging from a string of lights like they originally came from and use as garland?

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  48. Lily CakaunivereFebruary 26, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    I think they look great.

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  49. AnonymousDecember 10, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    Hot glue them into wreaths..

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