What you will need:
-Light bulbs (any kind will work, just use your imagine)
-Mod podge (any store craft section will have it)
-Mulberry Paper or Tissue paper (mulberry is better, you can get it on line or at the dollar store)
- A paint brush or sponge brush
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- A blow dryer
- Ribbon (Thinner works better)
- And your choice in trimming (floral, mini Christmas items, pine cones...)
- wire cutters (available just about anywhere for real cheap)
- Scissors
- a disposable plate or washable dish
What to do:
1.Start by ripping your paper into pieces (not too small or large).
2.On a small plate pour a small amount of your glue.
3.Using your brush apply a small area of glue to your light bulb. Place a piece of paper on top and smooth it in place with your brush adding more glue on top to completely smooth it into place. Then repeat this, overlapping a small bit till it's completely covered.
4, Using your blow dryer dry your bulb till it's dry or tacky enough to hold.
5. At this step I recommend you add your ribbon so you have something to hang your bulb up with. You can either use the present wrapping style or if that's too hard just tie around the top and make a loop. Or glue a loop onto the back! There are several ways to do this.
6. Decorate! Add as much or as little as you like.
*Idea: Fake greenery is a perfect filler for your decorated bulb. Spray glitter and snow are also great ways to jazz up your ornaments. The small pointy light bulbs are fun to decorate as well.
Kids with help and supervision can also have a great time doing this!
