When your light bulb stops working, don’t hurry to throw it out – with just a little bit of work, you can give it a new life. There are plenty of creative and fun ways to upcycle this object into many useful things.

From vases and candy containers to terrariums and ornaments, the lightbulb’s form lends itself to plenty of functional and aesthetic projects.

#1 Air Plant Terrarium

#2 Hanging Flowerpots

 

#3 Hot Air Balloons

#4 Oil Lamp

#5 Red Spiders

#6 Little Ecosystem

#7 Terrariums

#8 Spice Containers

#9 Snowman Ornaments

#10 Steampunk Light Bulb Jewelry

#11 Mini Base

#12 Mini Snow Globe

#13 Easy Gift Idea

#14 Penguin Ornaments

#15 Lightbulb Vase

#16 Bumblebees

#17 Christmas Wreath

#18 Valentine’s Day Gift

#19 Salt & Pepper Shakers

#20 Beaded Showpiece

#21 Christmas Decoration

Bonus: Creative Ways to Recycle Tires

Tire Dog Bed

Tire And Yarn Ottoman

Intricate Tire Lamps

Tire Mirror Frame

Beautiful Tire And Yarn Planter

Garden Tire Table

Tyre Subwoofer

Tire Swings

Half Tire Hammocks

Tire Garden Stairs

Tire Armchair

Tire Tea Cup Planters

Tire Sand Box

Minion Tire Scarecrow

Golden Tire Coffee Table

Tire Planter

Shredded Tire Armor

Tire Umbrella Stand

Tire Playground

Tire Chairs