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" Rather than running to the store to purchase new ornaments every year, Upcycling Celebrations author and environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo creates uplifting decorations from items typically tossed in the recycle bin.   As LED bulbs become standard, burnt-out bulbs will be a thing of the past. Here&amp;#039;s how to create hot air balloon ornaments, excerpted from Upcycling Celebrations:  Supplies  Burnt-out lightbulb Champagne cork cage  Mod Podge glue  Tissue paper Scissors Colored string, twine, or embroidery floss  Instructions 1. Cut tissue paper into small strips that will cover the outside of the bulb from the top of the socket to the top of the bulb. 2. Brush Mod Podge onto the entire glass surface of the bulb and place the pieces of tissue paper in long vertical strips on top. 3. Let dry slightly (about 10 minutes), then paint on another thin layer of Mod Podge to seal your work, and let dry completely. 4. Tie two long pieces of string, twine, or embroidery floss tightly around the socket, then bring them up alongside the bulb, and knot them at the top. Leave excess so you have enough to loop around the tree branch to hang. 5. Twist a champagne metal cage around the bottom to make the basket for the balloon. Don&amp;#039;t stop there. Give the rest of the tree that homemade touch with these 21 easy, homemade Christmas ornaments.  Tell us: What have you used or recycled to make DIY ornaments?   (Photo courtesy of Danny Seo)  ----- Plus: See more of our pretty handy project ideas \u00BB 101 holiday decorating ideas \u00BB35 new uses for old things \u00BB21 perfect presents for her \u00BB65 wow-worthy home makeovers \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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