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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Turning Old Glass Bulb Covers Into Vases

| By Sherry Petersik | March 20, 2009 | 18 Comments

Turning Old Glass Bulb Covers Into Vases

We just had to share this great repurposed light cover-turned-vase idea submitted by Camille. Here’s her letter:

I just wanted to share (just in time for spring) how I re-purpose old glass lamp covers to use as vases.  They work so great and I see them at thrift stores all the time for just pennies.  Or even pop over to a home improvement store and get them for around a buck!  Different varieties and designs make a grouping all the more interesting. Enjoy! -Camille

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Are these guys unbelievably simple and sweet? And super affordable to boot. Thanks so much for the fabulous idea Camille!

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Comments

  1. Our Creative Life says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Great Idea!!

    Reply
  2. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Nice job, Camille! Great repurposing!! They look lovely!

    Amy

    Reply
  3. jbhat says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Ohh. How sweet! I want to do that too.

    Reply
  4. CottonColors says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Those are too cute! What a cute idea. I love re-purposing things to give them a second life!

    Reply
  5. Tressa Smith says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    adorable! Makes me want to go home right now and decorate for spring!

    Reply
  6. Liv says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    I just noticed my husband removed one of our old old covers b/c it won’t fit around a compact flourescent bulb. Now I know what to use it for!

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    I like using old Santa Cruz Lemonade jars to put flowers in. They have a great shape and for $3 you get a jar of organic lemonade and a great vase. :D

    Reply
  8. SoBella Creations says

    March 20, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    What a fantastic idea!

    Reply
  9. Bridgett says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    That is a great idea! When the real estate market was better, we rehabbed homes. You wouldn’t believe the number of old “treasures” I have collected. I never would have thought to turn these cute glass globes into vases! I wonder how many other things I overlooked? :)

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  10. Jen says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    I never would have thought of that. I’ll have to keep an eye out for some of these! The details on the glass make them even fancier, and more original, than just a plain old vase. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  11. Allison says

    March 20, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    oooh that’s creative!! It would be terrific with some ribbon tied around the top of the “vase”

    Reply
  12. Ann-Marie says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    This. Is. BRILLIANT! Maybe I’ll drag my hubby to a thrift store or two tomorrow . . .

    Reply
  13. Elle R. says

    March 20, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    This is a cute idea. Weird question, I know YHL likes to repaint/repurpose things. Is it possible to paint these glass jars? I assume so, but I don’t know how I would go about doing that.

    I ask because I am all about simple, chic black accessories in my home (frames, shelving, candle holders, etc). I would love to see something like this only painted black.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 20, 2009 at 5:21 pm

      Hey Elle,

      Good news, they sell glass paint at almost every craft store so check it out and be sure to take pictures for us! We’d love to see what you do!

      xo,
      Sherry

  14. Diane says

    March 20, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    They’d look pretty in the kitchen, holding fresh herbs too.

    Reply
  15. LeslieLu says

    March 20, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    So cute! And thrifty!

    Also, I have a favor to ask of you and your readers–I’m a poor college student, and desperately need homeowners to take this survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/115813/tv-commercial-feedback

    It’ll take no more than 10 minutes. Please! Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Missy says

    March 21, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    This site continues to amaze me. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I LOVE the idea of ‘trash to treasure’ and you have so many examples. …except you’re making my to-do list too long! :)

    Reply
  17. courtney says

    March 26, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    that is such a great idea! y’all need to come guest blog about that at little white book!

    Reply

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