DIY Rustic Pears are the perfect craft for fall. Make these pears while watching TV. They are that easy to make.
Last week I shared an easy DIY canning lid pumpkin and this week’s craft project is just as easy. Seems like I’m on a fall fruit kick with the pumpkins and pears!
Remember these light bulbs? This is the shape you’ll need to make these rustic pears.
I was changing light bulbs in my lamps and kept the old ones to make this project. Why do I need light bulbs? To make DIY rustic pears, of course.
I think these rustic pears are the cutest things ever.
What You Will Need To Make DIY Rustic Pears
- 3 light bulbs (the pear-shaped kind)
- Twine
- Hot Glue Gun
- Twigs (from the yard)
Start at the small end of the light bulb and wind the twine around, adding dots of glue as you go to hold the twine in place. Then add a twig to the top with a drop of hot glue and you are done!
I did get a little glue happy at times and some of the glue tried to peak out around the twine. You don’t need a lot, just a little dot here and there.
When you get halfway through, flip the light bulb over. It makes it easier to work with. Once you’re done with the pears, pull off any glue that is visible.
I think I’m going to incorporate these pears into my Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Special Note: Please keep the DIY rustic pears away from children. The bulbs are breakable.
These pears are really cute and a bowl full of them will make the coolest rustic centerpiece. How do you decorate for fall?
DIY Rustic Pears
These DIY Rustic Pears are so easy to make and they are perfect for fall decorating.
Materials
- 3 light bulbs (the pear-shaped kind)
- Twine
- Twigs (from the yard)
Tools
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
- Start at the small end of the light bulb and wind the twine around, adding dots of glue as you go to hold the twine in place. Make sure to keep the twine tight as you wrap, so that the light bulb doesn't show through.
- Add a twig to the top with a drop of hot glue. Remove any dried glue strands from the twine.
Notes
Please keep DIY Rustic Pears away from children. They are breakable.
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This article was originally published in September 2014 and updated in August 2020.
44 comments
Alli, I LOVE these! I have a lot of these light bulbs because to be honest, I’ve been kind of hoarding them for months. (I just like that kind of light better. 🙂 This is definitely a super big hit! Thanks for sharing and have a happy Wednesday!
I like them better, too, Cindy!
This makes me feel like I don’t have a creative bone in my body LOL I am just IN LOVE with this idea. It’ll probably tale me a few broken light bulbs before they look like yours though 😉
Oh, no it won’t! It’s almost too easy! I promise. 🙂
How cool is this?? What a great idea, they look amazing!
I thought they were cool, too! I can’t believe I’ve never seen it done before I starting searching for something simple and easy on Pinterest.
Alli, this is so cute and easy! I love it. What an awesome project. Who knew you could use a burnt out lightbulb and repurpose it! Pinning!
I know! It’s so simple, yet so cute.
Another great DIY idea from Alli! Pinning!
Wow! They turned out awesome!!! Seems very easy! I’ll definitely be pinning! 🙂
These look great. What a fabulous idea! I will have to try them out myself as they would look great in my home
They are cute, aren’t they? And the cost was zero since I had everything on hand. Those are the kind of projects I love!
These are so cute and simple! I love it!
I love these! How adorable. I have a bunch of those bulbs, so I may work these into my fall decor.
I’m thinking of making some of the glitter pears for Christmas decor. They are adorable, too.
How clever! I love this and going to have to try them out.
It’s one of the easiest projects I’ve ever attempted!
These are too cute! What a creative idea!
Wish I would have come up with the idea. Don’t you just love Pinterest?
Well, of course! Who doesn’t love Pinterest?
What a cool centerpeice idea that doesn’t get too costly! Plus it looks pretty easy t do…thanks for sharing!
It’s almost too easy, Tiffany!
Oh my! Those really are perfect for pair making 🙂 Very cute – I love the rustic look.
I LOVE those. I’m so making some of those for my fall mantle or somewhere in the house…lol. Now I wish I had saved all those bulbs. Pinned.
What a super cute Fall idea. Love it. PINNED. 🙂
~Lorelai
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Those are adorable! Perfect for fall decorations!
OH! Those are SO cute!!! Fall? My whole house gets decorated for Fall! From towels in the kitchen to soap in the guest bathroom!
Alli! These are amazing. I think they would be perfect as table place cards (well with a card added of course 😉 ) . I wonder if there’s something I can sub in since I probably can’t find these kinds of bulbs here (only ugly florescent! )
These really are just adorable! I am all about Repurposing so I’m happy to find another repurposing idea for the old fashioned light bulb!
Pinning this!
I am very ready to decorate for fall but we still have a few weeks of remodeling to get through first. I may go ahead and get started where I can because Fall is my absolute favorite time of year!
I always hate to see summer end, but it doesn’t take me long to get into all things fall!
Alli, I love these! What a great repurpose! Pinning! Thanks for linking up again to Pin Worthy Wednesday!
Love these Alli! They would sure look good on my coffee table or something! I’ve got to get on board with DIYs!!!
What a great way to upcycle old light bulbs. When I first saw these pears, I wondered what you used for the base. This is so clever!
I thought they turned out really cute. Now I want to do some different shaped bottles like that, too.
These are so cute! Who would have thought about using light bulbs? How creative. Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party!
Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board. 🙂 I love this creative idea!
Super cute idea. I bet your table will look so pretty. Maybe I’ll try making a few myself. Pinning for later.
Those pears were really fun and easy to make.