These hanging lightbulb vases are so charming and ridiculously easy. Grouped together they make quite an elegant statement!
Step One: Using fine-tooth metal saw - gently saw the bottom of light bulb. Pull out the fillaments.
Step Two: Using a hand held drill place metal against some scrap wood and poke two holes opposite from each other.
Step Three: Lace thin wire through the holes and tie off at desired legnth. Fill with lovely blooms!
Also makes cute salt and pepper shakers. Most soda caps are the correct width for a top. Just fill, poke holes and enjoy!
I love this idea!
Posted by: Diana | February 04, 2008 at 07:51 AM
What a great idea! These would look fabulous in my kitchen window with some fresh herbs too!
Posted by: Heather | February 06, 2008 at 10:43 AM
I just found your blog, I love, love, love it!
Posted by: Nichol Brinkman | February 09, 2008 at 05:52 AM
What a cute idea, I want to do this! I just found your blog too, thru Etsy - nice work :)
Posted by: Lydia | February 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM
genius, pure genius...now, have i got the patience to wait for some bulbs to blow? ;)
Posted by: lusummers | February 16, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Thanks for all the great feedback!
Posted by: design^sprout | February 16, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I LOVE this! Great blog!
Posted by: Curly Girl Glass | March 05, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Great idea about the mini-vases! I'd be wary of the salt and pepper dispensing though: they're too easily breakable. Excellent post (and blog)...
Posted by: matt | March 05, 2008 at 10:44 PM
This is such a sweet idea! Fun and original would brighten up anyones home...good job!
Posted by: Clare | March 13, 2008 at 04:23 AM
I clean out lightbulbs all the time (my method is slightly different - a bit more difficult... heck where have you been all my life! Ok focus! LOL) Anywho - I never do anything w/them... They just lay Thanks for the s&p idea... too cool!
Did I mention that I was adding you to my blog posse! You rock! Thanx yet again!
Posted by: byABPryor | April 25, 2008 at 01:53 PM
How GREAT are those!!!!! I LOVE your blog!
Julie Bergmann
Posted by: Julie Bergmann | April 27, 2008 at 02:35 PM
This has a very urban feel to it, i can picture these hanging off the fire escape in my old apartment. Great idea.
Posted by: Antiques | May 14, 2008 at 07:03 AM
Why to cut a flower in order to recycle a light bulb?
Posted by: Witch | July 16, 2008 at 02:02 PM
What a great idea - you are so clever!
Posted by: Kay | September 02, 2008 at 02:41 AM
My husband tells me that my mother-in-law and sisters-in-law used to do these, but I haven't seen any until now. So pretty and clever! Thanks. :)
Posted by: Michelle | November 20, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Thank you! It works also upside down filled in with water: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=122027&id=527644017&l=0cb4701194
Posted by: Paolo | June 28, 2009 at 11:13 AM