15 Adorable Light Bulb Crafts Everyone Will Love (2024)

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• 01 of 15

  DIY Light Bulb Vase

  

  Nothing brightens up a home quite like flowers. We love putting them everywhere—the kitchen, living room, bathroom, you name it. Rather than buying vases to hold each and every stem, make your own out of used light bulbs. These oh-so-lovely decorations give a whimsical feel to any space. They make great gifts, too!

  DIY Light Bulb Vase from The Merrythought

• 02 of 15

  Wine Bottle Lights

  

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  This DIY just screams cozy. Give your indoor or outdoor space a warm and romantic vibe with these unique lights made from light bulbs and empty wine bottles.It’s simple and very budget-friendly. We’ll drink to that.

  How to Make Your Own Wine Bottle Lights from DIY Projects

• 03 of 15

  DIY Light Bulb Garland

  

  Though this project is decorated for the Christmas holiday, you can easily make it look great for any day, season, or celebration. Simply paint some old decorative light bulbs in the colors of your choice and arrange them into a beautiful garland. Then, hang it on your fireplace mantle, above a window, or even on your garden gate. How versatile!

  DIY Light Bulb Garland from Fun 365

• 04 of 15

  Valentine's Day Light Bulb Gift

  

  Show your crush how much you care with a one-of-a-kind DIY gift like this one. This craft looks like it’s made for the pros, but anyone can do it — trust us. This tutorial makes the process easy with helpful visuals and detailed instructions to walk you through. The final product will be a treasure worth saving forever.
  

  DIY Valentine's Day Lightbulb Gift from A Little Craft In Your Day

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• 05 of 15

  Light Bulb Snowman

  

  With a few simple supplies and a little elbow grease, you can make a lovely upcycled snowman decoration to hang on your tree this holiday season, give as a holiday gift, or display on your fireplace mantle. Whatever route you take, this festive DIY light bulb snowman will bring holiday cheer to all.

  Lightbulb Snowman from Always The Holidays

• 06 of 15

  Twine Light Bulb Pears

  

  Decorating with bountiful fruit can make your home feel more homey, welcoming, and whimsical. But not many of us have the ability to eat and turnaround that many pieces of fresh fruit on the daily (and no one wants moldy food on display). This DIY will allow you to bring the feel of fresh fruit into your home without the actual fruit. Win-win!

  DIY Twine Light Bulb Pears from Sweet Society

• 07 of 15

  Light Bulb Banner

  

  Garlands are a beautiful and trendy way to decorate for any occasion, especially during the holidays. They’re usually reusable, and you can make them even more eco-friendly by using upcycled materials, like light bulbs. Follow this tutorial to make your very own light bulb garland perfect for Christmas.

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  Christmas Banner With Lightbulbs from Chatfield Court

• 08 of 15

  DIY Light Bulb Snow Globe

  

  Grab the whole family for this one. This DIY is perfect for all ages and abilities, even your kids will have a blast making their very own snow globe for the holidays. The finished products will look top-notch on the windowsill or fireplace mantle.

  How to Make a Light Bulb Snow Globe
  from Magical Daydream

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• 09 of 15

  Light Bulb Terrarium

  

  Looking for a great gift on a budget? Terrariums are the perfect choice. Everyone will fall in love with their charming good looks, not just those with a green thumb. And keeping costs down is easy if you make them yourself. Find an old lightbulb and get to work!
  

  Lightbulb Terrarium (DIY) from Snug Hug & Co.

• 10 of 15

  DIY Chrome Bulb

  

  This painted light bulb is not only easy to make, it’s ridiculously stylish. There’s no doubt this will be a centerpiece in your home, giving your entire space more of a unique feel.

  Bright Idea: DIY Chrome Lightbulb
  from Design Loves Detail

• 11 of 15

  Light Bulb Vase

  

  Hollow out a light bulb and DIY a stand to prevent it from wobbling, and you have the perfect vessel to display fresh flowers. Whether you place it on the windowsill or make it the centerpiece of your kitchen table, this easy DIY is bound to beautify your home.

  DIY: Light Bulb Vase
  from Magical Daydream

• 12 of 15

  Marbled Light Bulbs

  

  Colorful, marbled light bulbs are definitely a show stopper. Use them as yard decorations and soon every one of your neighbors will be begging you for the directions. Just send them this easy-to-follow tutorial and send them on their merry way!

  DIY Marbled Light Bulbs an Upcycled Project
  from Salvage Sister & Mister

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• 13 of 15

  Light Bulb Snoopy Ornament

  

  A Christmas tree isn’t quite a Christmas tree without a few homemade ornaments — they make your tree look so much more interesting. Your kids will love helping you reach your unique Christmas tree dreams by making this DIY Snoopy ornament. It even comes with a free Charlie Brown printable.

  DIY Snoopy Ornament and a Free Bonus Printable
  from Just A Little Creativity

• 14 of 15

  Light Bulb Centerpiece

  

  Our favorite part about this DIY is that it’s so customizable. You can create a DIY light bulb centerpiece in so many ways — add a candle to the mix, wrap lightbulbs in decorative twine, arrange lightbulbs into different shapes. This project will stand out, acting as a conversation starter among dinner guests, no matter how you choose to make it.

  Beauty In A Light Bulb
  from Family Chic from Camilla Fabbri

• 15 of 15

  DIY Light Bulb Bugs

  

  Bring the stunning magic of lightning bugs indoors with this cute DIY. These add a nice ambiance anywhere you put them. Place them on the porch to enjoy soft lighting on long summer evenings or take them inside for fun mood lighting on demand.

  DIY Light Bulb Bugs from Rokolee