I love a good Christmas light project! THIS one is perhaps my very favorite one to date! Let me show you how to take some plastic bulb ornaments from Hobby Lobby and turn them into a festive and fun Christmas light sign!
Supplies Needed:
pack of clear plastic bulb ornaments from Hobby Lobby or other craft store
acrylic craft paint (any colors you choose)
-I used cameo pink, fruit punch, key west and laguna from Apple Barrel
wooden sign from Hobby Lobby (you can do this on ANY sign)
scrapbook paper of your choice
mod podge
paint brush for mod podge
ribbon or twine for light strings
hot glue gun
Now, let’s get started!
First, I picked my paint colors for my color pallete. I wanted to match my “candyland” theme, so I went with pinks and aquas!
After that, I figured out about how many bulbs would look right on my sign. I decided on 8, so I took my 4 colors of paint and painted 2 of each color!
This was an EASY PROCESS!
I took the clear bulb and poured a little bit of paint into it. I just squeezed it in! It was maybe about an inch or so worth of paint.
I put the top back on and shook it up! With a few shakes, the paint covered the entire inside of the clear bulb! They looked SOOOOOO good. I will be doing this for many projects, yall. SO SO easy.
Once I had them all painted up, I added ribbon. I basically threaded it through each bulb and then laid the bulbs onto the sign, trying to place them where I thought they looked best. Once I figured out where they would go, I put a small dab of hot glue on the sign and placed the bulb on it. It doesn’t take much glue!
Once you have that done, you are ready for the top slats IF you want to do this part or IF your sign has this area!
I simply got some scrapbook paper (mine is from Hobby Lobby) and arranged it where I wanted it to be and cut it to fit. I still wanted some of the wood to show, so I didn’t cover it completely. I then took my mod podge and painted it onto the back of my paper and laid it onto the wood…being sure to not have any dreaded BUBBLES. And guess what? I didn’t have a single one! Boo yah!
ALL DONE!!!! I seriously LOVE THIS PROJECT!!!!!
Be sure to PIN FOR LATER!
Last Updated on July 28, 2022
Paula says
I have made the round glass ball ornaments with paint in them several years now. Some of them I put 2 colors in them and shake them up gently (have had a few shatter on me) and swirl the paint around. Turn them upside down in an open egg carton for the excess paint to run out and dry and tie a ribbon on it to hang it from the tree. They turn out SO pretty and each one different.
Debbie says
Great project. I have glass round ornaments for my tree that I made years ago. Same concept with the paint, except each ornament has 2-3 colors which are swirled. I like the light bulb shaped ones too!
Diana W Braziel says
Your instructions are very clear – thank you so much
Markel says
That is precious and so unique. Making a trip to Hobby Lobby tomorrow!
Judy Cline says
Oh what a great idea. Adorable little Christmas sign. Love it so much!
Melanie says
Totally making this! So cute!
Nancy Pietrzak says
Love this, Brooke! So simple and easy. That’s what I like!
Kristie Baxter says
I always wonder what I can make with those light bulb ornaments…so this is perfect!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Suzanne Reddinger says
Could you use leftover nail polish as a substitute for the paint? Good way to use up colors you no longer want!
Deanne Gayler says
So so cute. I love the colors you chose!