MAKE IT YOURSELF
glitter lights DON’T TOSS THOSE SPENT BULBS! THEY CAN SPARKLE AND SHINE IN A SECOND LIFE TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY
KILEY CRUSE
Every year when I unpack my outdoor Christmas lights, it never fails that half of the C9 bulbs have somehow stopped working while in hibernation. All it takes is glue, glitter and a little imagination to give these spent bulbs new life as ornaments, tabletop décor, garland and more.
INSTRUCTIONS C9 or other holiday bulbs Craft glue Small paintbrush Glitter
1. Using a small paintbrush, coat the glass part of the bulb with glue. 2. Over a piece of paper on a flat surface, sprinkle glitter over the bulb until the glue is completely covered. 3. Set aside to dry. 4. If bulb isn’t completely covered, repeat steps 1-3. 5. Optional: cover the metal stem of the bulb with glue and coat with gold glitter. 6. For hanging ornaments, either tie ribbon around the stem or drill small holes in the metal to string ribbon through.
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