Recycled Light bulbs hot air balloons





These hot air balloons are so cute! You'd never know they were actually recycled light bulbs. 




Head over to Rook No. 17 to check out this great tutorial on how to create one of your own. It’d be a great way to use up some of the that fabric stash I’m sure you have. (Right? Not just me?) Lots of possibilities for a kid’s room, or just an awesome room

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  1. AnonymousJune 04, 2012

    What an awesome idea, love it! Found you through the blogtrain.

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  2. Christmas Pie CraftsJune 04, 2012

    they are lovely - what a great way to use up finished light bulbs. Hope you have a good week.

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  3. Highland Monkey'sJune 04, 2012

    Isn't it amazing how people can think outside the box and come up with something re-cycled and looking wonderful.

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  4. Myth IllogicalJune 04, 2012

    They're gorgeous.

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  5. Free Spirit DesignsJune 04, 2012

    they're so cute! what a great idea :)

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  6. WendyJune 04, 2012

    They're really pretty - love them x

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  7. fatmonicaJune 04, 2012

    These are gorgeous-what a great idea!

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  8. Blue Forest JewelleryJune 04, 2012

    What a fab idea! They look great.

    Alison x

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  9. stylesofcookingJune 04, 2012

    Brilliant idea, love them

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  10. AnonymousJune 04, 2012

    Yep - I would never guess that they had an old light bulb in them. Love them :)

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  11. Mrs A.June 04, 2012

    Wow what a fab idea. Off to have a look at the tutorial . Thanks for sharing. Hugs Mrs a

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  12. CarolC1June 04, 2012

    Love the balloons, the kids have something similar in their room but we put pappier mache all over it and painted it.

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  13. lovetartanJune 05, 2012

    They are lovely - Im going to head over to see the tutorial - thanks for sharing! Mich x

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  14. Carolee CraftsJune 05, 2012

    I saw these in a newsletter and had to look twice as such a good idea

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  15. Handbags by HelenJune 05, 2012

    Wow, they really are very sweet!

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  16. NickyJune 05, 2012

    they are pretty cool! loving them.

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  17. butterflyblossomJune 05, 2012

    gorgeous! what a brilliant idea! X

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  18. MarthaJune 05, 2012

    Aaaaa, what a fantastic idea! never seen anything like it!

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  19. HopbloggerJune 06, 2012

    That is a HOT idea!
    Many hugs sent your way,
    conny

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  20. UnknownJune 06, 2012

    What a wonderful idea! I'll have to look around the house to see if I have any old light bulbs... :)

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  21. JanJune 07, 2012

    A great idea, I love them grouped together like that.

    Jan x

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  22. UnknownJune 09, 2012

    These are just too cute! Thank you for sharing this at Freedom Fridays. Hope you have a super terrific weekend!

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  23. Allyson McGuireJune 10, 2012

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  24. Allyson McGuireJune 10, 2012

    Visiting from Classy Clutter - these are too cute!

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  25. UnknownJune 15, 2012

    Your little balloons are being featured at Freedom Fridays this week!

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  26. AnonymousJune 17, 2012

    What a great way to upcycle a bulb. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. AnnieJune 20, 2012

    They are so cute! I love your version with bright colors and small animals :) Thank you for the tutorial!

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