Personalized Ornament (from an old bulb)

Recycle those old incandescent Christmas bulbs by making Personalized Ornaments to give as gifts!

Your family and friends will appreciate that you made ornaments instead of just buying gifts.

They are quick and easy to make and very affordable. This is also a craft that kids of all ages can do.

So get your list of names and lets get started!

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Step 1 Materials

Incandescent Bulb (In any size or color that you want).
Sticker Letters* or, markers (that will adhere to glass).
Embellishments to decorate bulb (snowflakes, gems, stickers etc.)

Decorative Cord/String or Ribbon (In coordinating colors. Metallic cord is preferred, but not required).
String or fishing line (For hanging ornament).
Scissors
Glue (Only required for NON-adhesive embellishments. Must adhere to glass and dry clear).

Paintbrush, optional (to apply glue if used)

Masking Tape, optional (if you want a temporary reference line when spelling out name).

You have a lot of flexibility in decorating your ornaments and in the colors you select in bulbs.
Have fun with it!

Tip: Instead of sticker type letters, you could use markers. Just ensure they will work with glass.

Note*: Sticker letters (and other embellishments) are available at many retailers, craft stores and dollar discount stores. Don't buy letters that are too big. Make sure the name(s) will fit.

Comments

[Very Interesting]

That's really pretty!

[canucksgirl]

Thanks. They look really cute made with other colored bulbs too. Plus a great Christmas gift! I am making one for everyone in my family.

[ChrysN]

Cool, great way to use those old light bulbs.

[canucksgirl]

Thanks. They are soooo easy to make, once you get started, you can make a dozen of them in less than an hour.

[sunshiine]

This is a clever idea! I love the red! Thanks for sharing. I liked the shape of it and the snow flakes.

[canucksgirl]

Thanks sunshiine. I was trying to figure out a way to recycle all those old Christmas bulbs and realized they would make nice ornament gifts when you put the recipients name on it.