I really liked this DIY framed chalkboard.  Suzanne of  Simply Suzannes presents a complete tutorial on how to make this framed  chalkboard with chalkboard paper, a frame and some plywood.  There’s a detailed supplies and tools list.

If you pick a standard picture frame size, this is a simple project.   Hint:  Suzanne suggests using a chalk pen instead of a chalk marker.

Visit the link to see the complete plans.

How to Make a DIY Framed Chalkboard

This is a fun idea for making party lights out of ping pong balls and a string of Christmas lights.  he ping pong balls diffuse the light.  The idea comes from advancedmischief.com on the instructables site.  There are 4 steps.  Click the link below to view the plans.

How to Make Ping Pong Party Lights

This article from Architecture Art Design presents 24 different ways to use light bulbs creatively.  Once light bulbs stop working, you can still turn them into decorations or art and keep them from the land fill.

If you see a design you like just click on the “source” link and you’ll see more details about that design.

24 Creative DIY Light Bulbs Ideas