Repurpose Light Bulbs

Over the weekend I had some time to catch up on inspirational blogs as well as Pinterest.  I just needed to do something creative that would give me immediate gratification.  After looking at some sites of hanging canning jars with candles in them I decided that I wanted to do something like that too.  But as I was changing a light bulb in my studio I had an idea to use the light bulb for a small bud vase, similar yet different than the canning jar idea, but that's just how my mind works.  One idea leads to another and another, and so on.  I did a Google search on how to make a light bulb into a vase I found this great tutorial.  Needless to say, I found a total of three burnt out light bulbs in the house.  It was not that hard to do and I love the results for the amount of effort involved.

I immediately went out to my garden and cut a bunch of Zinnias to put in my new light bulb vases.  Normally, every Spring I plant a huge patch of Zinnias so that I can have cut flowers all Summer and well into the Fall.  With the Spring being so wet every weekend and then the temperatures zoomed up into the 100s I never was able to get my Zinnias planted.  Happy day, I had a bunch of volunteers show up unexpectedly.

Here I just used clear water in them, but I'm thinking you could add a drop of food color to the water and make a whole new look.  Matching the water to the flower for a monochrome design.

So, so cute.  I tried a flood lamp light bulb, but it broke in the process.  You need to be super careful as the light bulb glass is so stinking sharp.  But the next time one burns out I will have that shape as well. I also think that adding wire to the top and hanging them like my original plan will be awesome too. 

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Comments

[Lauren]

This is really cute but am I missing something here? How do you get the bulb to stand up? Also, zinnias are my absolute favorite flower!!

[Peggy Bergfalk]

Okay, you may call me crazy but this looks like a possible "wedding" type thing - very very cute! I love the idea of colored water - or how about some colored glass beads to match the flowers!!! Mom

[MommaHen]

very cool! I keep seeing this on Pinterest, But, I couldn't help but think it wasn't practical. Apparently it is!Great job :D

[Janelle]

The vases and flower arrangements are pretty! Love the ribbon on the vases too. Visiting from Someday Crafts.

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[Jennifer]

Seriously so clever! I love the look and your photos are stunning! I'm featuring these tomorrow on my blog. I hope you'll stop by and grab a button!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas

[energy-savinglightbulbs]

Amazing lamp and an inventive way of making use of burned out incandescent light bulbs.