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New Life for Old World Globes

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New Life for Old World Globes

Jack O'Lantern

New Life for Old World Globes

Snowman

Cost to complete project

Cost of paint and old globes

Where I found this

Kathy G. shared her pictures of old globes transformed into holiday decorations.

From Kathy G:

I look for old globes at garage sales at cheap prices, I don't like to pay more than a few dollars for them.

How I repurposed it

The globes were painted into pumpkins and snowmen. Sand any rough spots on the globe and prime the pieces if necessary. Ideas can include snowman, jack o'lanterns or Santa. Clown faces could be fun too.

Tips and Tricks

  • Find old globes in sturdy condition, these cost about $5. at garage sales.
  • Sand any rough spots and prime with inexpensive spray primer.
  • Paint and decorate the globe as desired.
  • Use a sealer to protect the design.

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