Creating your own Rudolph Light Bulb Ornament is a fun, festive way to upcycle old light bulbs into adorable holiday decorations! This craft project on Bargain Briana’s blog offers a step-by-step guide for transforming a plain light bulb into everyone’s favorite reindeer, complete with antlers, a bright red nose, and googly eyes. It’s a simple, family-friendly craft that brings the spirit of Rudolph to your holiday decor.
To make your own, you’ll need basic supplies like paint, pipe cleaners for antlers, glue, and a little imagination. The best part? It’s customizable! You can add sparkly accents, paint details, or personalize your ornament with a small name tag. This charming ornament not only adds character to your tree but also makes for a thoughtful handmade gift.
I love this ornament idea as it combines repurposing with crafting! Just be sure to save an old light bulb before they are banned!
Rudolph Light Bulb Ornament
SUPPLIES
- Incandescent Light Bulb
- Ribbon
- 4 Brown Pipe Cleaners
- Red pom pom ball
- White, Brown & Black Acrylic Paint
Directions:
Paint bulb brown. Allow to dry.
Paint White ovals for eyes. Allow to dry.
Paint black circles for eye pupils. Allow to dry.
Fold a pipe cleaner into a V and glue on back of light bulb to threads (this will become antlers). Make bends in the antlers on each side.
Tie a loop in a piece of ribbon and glue to threads on bulb (Wrap with tape while it sets).
Glue pom pom ball on as nose.
Begin wrapping pipe cleaner around threads. As you get near end of each, twist it together with another pipe cleaner to continue wrapping. when you get to end you will need to lay a bead of glue all around the end of the base to hold pipe cleaner in place.
Allow glue to dry before hanging.
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