Ok, I know you can buy just about any type of holiday lighted shape, object or animal these days, but what if you could do it simple, and from things you may already have around the house? If you need cheap Christmas light ideas, try this! We did this DIY globe Christmas light hack with old wire garden baskets from the garden shed, some floral wire, and clear mini lights. Make sure if you’re putting this globe outdoors that you buy lights approved for outdoor use. Oh, and make sure all your lights are UL listed, ok? We don’t need any of you burning down the garage ‘cause you saved $2 at a swap meet. :)
Globe Christmas Light Step by Step
What You Need
Hanging garden baskets – See where to get them below under “tips”
Scissors
Globe Christmas Light – Tips
Update: Unfortunately like everything lately, prices have gone up quite a bit on the garden baskets so if you have some stashed away in the shed somewhere, dig them out. Otherwise we found some reasonably priced ones for you that will work well to make your globe Christmas lights. Here are some that we picked out. This 4 pc set from Walmart – will make two 14″ light globes. This 2 pack of 8″ baskets from Amazon will create one 8″ globe. And this 2 pack of 12″ baskets from Amazon will create one 12″ globe. As far as what kind of lights to use, fairy lights or firefly lights might be the better way to go now. The wires are much thinner and less conspicuous!
This is a really simple Christmas project. So lets get to the DIY steps for making these wonderful Globe Christmas Lights!
Step One
1. Wire two wire hanging baskets together to make a globe shape. We used floral wire as shown below.
Step Two
2. Wrap the globe with clear lights (or whatever color you choose). We did a little wire tie every 12 inches or so, just to make sure it all stayed in place. Use your own judgement, you may not need them at all! We used 2, 100 light strings.
Step Three
3. Hang with the same chain and hardware that came with the hanging baskets. We attached the hooks near where the end of the lights came out, so that the cord could run up the chains and be more hidden.
Done!
We hung our DIY globe Christmas light decoration off the eaves of the house, but we think they would look cool laying in the garden as giant “Snowballs” too…. Different sizes? You could have fun with this! Line the front walk with glowing globes?
Globe Christmas Light Inspiration
We were inspired by these globe Christmas lights from ‘BHG‘… We discovered those large grapevine spheres are not only hard to find, but pretty expensive even in small sizes. Hence, the hack! How’d we do?
If you’re looking for other unique outdoor Christmas light ideas, be sure and check out our post “New & Trending Outdoor Christmas Lights (You’re Gonna Want This Year)“!
Did you enjoy our DIY Globe Christmas Light Idea? We think you will also love our post on DIY Outdoor Christmas Yard Decorations and DIY Creative OutDoor Christmas Lights! Then find out how to make your own holiday magic with our Christmas Village Ideas over at TBD, or make your own Fairy Light Tree over at OhMeOhMy!!
How could I make this into a star to use for Christmas outdoor decoration? I have some used wire baskets, but trying to think how to transform into a start shape???
Gave all the materials to my daughter in law for her birthday and my son made it up.We just used solar powered lights easy as. Great idea
These are very lovely. Are those solar bulbs then? I didn’t see a note about plugging these in. I’ll be getting the supplies in time for a New Year’s gathering. Thanks for sharing.
Actually, the post did talk about the cord running up the chain, so yes, it plugs in!
Thanks for the good idea!! Year around on my patio!!!
My husband and I made the lighted “globes” that you make with chicken wire-what a pain in the neck getting them round!! We used up all of the chicken wire we had and everyone that saw them commented how good they look. We wanted to make more but swore not to do any more with the chicken wire-I just showed him your idea using the wire baskets-now we’ll make more for sure-looks much simpler. Thanks for the great idea!!!
I am assuming this is plugged into an outside outlet. I don’t see any wire. Could you also use battery powered lights?
As we said in the post, we ran the cord along the chain… you could use battery powered lights, sure!
We struggled to make these as a gift. This would be so much easier! Will make some for ourselves for next year. Thanks!
And it plugs in how??? And the ones in the snow plug in how??
As we mentioned int he post, we ran the cord along the chain… We then pugged it into an outdoor outlet. The one int eh snow would be plugged into an outdoor rated extension cord like most holiday decorations! Hope this helps!
love love this Idea see it all the time in my area (NC) now I know how to do it!
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I have just done one like this from barb wire! Wish I can post the pic!
Brilliant!!! I’ve been shopping for weeks to find something affordable. I’m going to do several in different sizes if I can find them and hang them from tree branches. They would look great all year long. Thanks so much!!
This is just brilliant! Amazing holiday light and just perfect for outdoor decoration.
Love this! Great tutorial, pinned!