Over at the blog Sunshine Journal there is a darling idea for making recycled light bulb vases with tiny candle holders as bases. Hey Craft Gossip Recycled readers have any of you made anything with the curly newfangled light bulbs? Shoot me an email in the “suggest a post” I would love to see!
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How to make your own tinsel ball for New year”s Eve ball drop
Living in California I generally watch the ball drop at 9PM and then fast asleep by my midnight. I never thought of making my own sparkly ball to celebrate the New Year when the time is right. Pop on over to the blog Hostess With The Mostess for the tutorial on how to make your own New Year’s Eve sparkle ball to drop. What a great use for your leftover silver tinsel from Christmas.
Nifty, and pretty! An idea to keep in mind for the future, definately!
The curly lightbulbs have mercury in them, so I wouldn’t think it is a wise idea to try to use them for crafting!
The new energy efficient bulbs have higher levels of mercury in them (which is why they have to be recycled in a special way instead of just thrown in the garbage). Please tell people to make sure that their new bulbs are safe before cutting into them!