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DIY Light Bulb Decorations

These Upcycled Christmas Ornaments Use Old Bulbs

— December 21, 2012 — Special
The holiday season often comes with a lot of clutter and unnecessary waste, which is why these upcycled Christmas ornaments made out of burnt-out bulbs are such a fantastic DIY. Light bulbs usually go straight into the trash can once they've burnt out, but you can help divert them from the landfill by using them for this festive art project.

Get creative and think of different designs that will delight you and yours this Christmas; a bulbous Santa Claus, cute penguin or a sinister Grinch are just a few examples. Paint the exterior of the bulbs and decorate accordingly before attaching a hook or string to the end of the bulb. Then, hang on your Christmas tree or give them as festive tokens appreciation when out at a holiday party.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling - Opportunity for businesses to promote sustainability by creating new products and decorations from discarded materials like burnt-out light bulbs.
2. DIY - Opportunity to tap into the growing DIY trend with creative and easy-to-make designs for holiday decorations.
3. Eco-friendly Gifts - Opportunity for businesses to offer unique and eco-friendly holiday gift options like handmade upcycled light bulb ornaments.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainability - Sustainability-focused industries can leverage this trend to showcase innovative ways of repurposing waste materials like light bulbs.
2. Crafts and DIY - Opportunity for crafting and DIY industries to offer tutorials and supplies for creating upcycled light bulb decorations.
3. Gifts and Souvenirs - Businesses specializing in gift items can offer upcycled light bulb ornaments as unique, eco-friendly gift options.
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