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What to Do With Old Light Bulbs? 5 Bright Ideas to Turn Light Bulbs Into Crafts
Updated: Apr. 07, 2021Before you get rid of old light bulbs, consider turning your burned-out bulbs into pieces of art for your home.
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Tiny Terrarium
Bring a little bit of nature into your home or office with this tiny terrarium made by Julie from The Hipster Home. Experiment with various types of rocks, moss, and tiny animals for different looks.
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Bees
For a fun afternoon craft to do with your kids, try turning your bulbs into these brightly colored bumblebees from Sheknows (it’s just six simple steps!).
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Lamp
Make your old light bulb glow again by turning it an oil lamp. This project from Apartment Therapy brings a little bit of old school light back into your life.
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Vase
Spruce up your spring floral bounty with these creative light bulbs-turned-vases. Check out how The Merrythought tackles this project.
Originally Published: March 30, 2015
Originally Published in Reader's Digest
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