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Spun Cotton Crafts ~ Christmas Light Bulb Ornaments


This is a super simple, yet high impact, project that requires just a few supplies to create.

Supplies: Spun Cotton Craft Shapes, Glitter, Narrow Dresden Borders, Paint, Paint Brushes, Scissors, Glue, Wire (20 or 22 gauge)

Step 1: Paint your spun cotton pieces -- we chose bright colors for the bulbs and metallic gold for the bases.  Let dry. 

Step 2: Glue painted bulbs to bases to make light bulbs.  Let dry. 

Step 3: Add glitter by lightly coating with craft glue and sprinkling with glitter. Let dry.  We used a very light hand to add snowy glass glitter to just the bulb for a frosted effect.

Step 4: Create "screw threads" on the bulb base using about 6" of Dresden border.  Make one complete pass around the seam where the bulb and base meet, then work the border up at an angle to the top edge.  Make a complete pass around the top edge.  Glue in place and let dry completely.  If you space your "threads" closely, you can fit 3-4 rows of border.

Step 5: Create a loop hanger by twisting a small length of wire around the handle of a paint brush.  Bend the free ends of the wire into a hook shape. 

Step 6: Glue loop hangers in place by putting a few small drops of glue in the holes on the bulb bases and gently but securely inserting the hook ends.

Tips: Spun cotton pieces have holes -- use a skewer or pipe cleaner in the hole as a "handle" when painting and drying, too.

Make your bases look realistic by using a metallic paint in the same shade as the Dresden border: Gold + gold or silver + silver.

Don't add glitter to the light bulb base -- you want to be able to see your Dresden trims.

Try coordinating your glitter to your bulb color, or choose white for a frosty look.

Add glitter lightly -- you can always add more later!



Super Petite Antique Gold Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Antique Gold Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

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Super Petite Dark Blue Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Dark Blue Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

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Super Petite Light Green Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Light Green Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Light Purple Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Light Purple Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Silver Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Silver Rope Twist Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Clear German Glass Glitter ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

Clear German Glass Glitter ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

Silver German Glass Glitter ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

Silver German Glass Glitter ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

Super Petite Antique Gold Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Antique Gold Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Dark Blue Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Dark Blue Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Light Green Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Light Green Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Light Purple Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Light Purple Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

Super Petite Silver Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

Super Petite Silver Beveled Dresden Trim ~ 1/16" wide

$5.95

German Glass Glitter in Forest Brown ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Forest Brown ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

German Glass Glitter in Gold ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Gold ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Pumpkin Orange ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Pumpkin Orange ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Ruby Red ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Ruby Red ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Berry Pink ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Berry Pink ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Brick Red ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Brick Red ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Light Pink ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Light Pink ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

Super Petite Antique Gold Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

Super Petite Antique Gold Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

$6.95

Super Petite Antique Gold Flat Dot Dresden Trim ~ 1/8" wide

Super Petite Antique Gold Flat Dot Dresden Trim ~ 1/8" wide

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Super Petite Dark Blue Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

Super Petite Dark Blue Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

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Super Petite Light Green Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

Super Petite Light Green Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

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Super Petite Light Purple Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

Super Petite Light Purple Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

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Super Petite Silver Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

Super Petite Silver Flat Dot and Flower Dresden Trim ~ just under 1/8" wide

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German Glass Glitter in Bright Purple ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Bright Purple ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

German Glass Glitter in Cobalt Blue ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Cobalt Blue ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

$9.95

German Glass Glitter in Light Purple ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Light Purple ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Aqua Blue ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Aqua Blue ~ Medium Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Emerald Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz Jar

German Glass Glitter in Emerald Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Sage Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Sage Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Spruce Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Spruce Green ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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German Glass Glitter in Pearl White ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

German Glass Glitter in Pearl White ~ Fine Grit ~ 2 oz in Jar

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1 oz German Glass Glitter in Blue Sky ~ Fine Grit

1 oz German Glass Glitter in Blue Sky ~ Fine Grit

$3.25

10 Small Spun Cotton Marshmallows, Gumdrops or Light Bulb Bases ~ 1/2"

10 Small Spun Cotton Marshmallows, Gumdrops or Light Bulb Bases ~ 1/2"

$3.95

5 Spun Cotton Light Bulbs, Lemons or Turnips 1-3/4" for Vintage Crafts

5 Spun Cotton Light Bulbs, Lemons or Turnips 1-3/4" for Vintage Crafts

$3.95

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