January 17, 2011
Cleveland TEXAS
Katrina's valentine sparkleball with red glitter rims on the cups and scented "rose" petals within.
January 17, 2011
Cleveland TEXAS
Katrina writes that these romantic sparkleballs set "a nice sweet mood for the love of your life." [rollover image]
January 15, 2011
Manchester ENGLAND
Inhabitat features the work of Environmental Designer Michelle Brand who creates chandeliers from recycled soda bottles. See Brand's work here.
January 15, 2011
Manchester ENGLAND
A close up of the plastic drinks bottle bases (cut and sanded) which comprise Michelle Brand's stunning light fixtures.
January 15, 2010
Avon Lake OHIO
Jim Gerrasch, a longtime contributor, with his wife, grandchildren, and the family sparkleballs.
January 15 , 2010
Avon Lake OHIO
Jim Gerrasch sets the record straight about sparkleballs' hardiness in extreme weather. He writes that his have held up year after year, no problem, and are even "enhanced by the snow." [rollover image]
January 15, 2011
Avon Lake OHIO
Blue LED on the inside, 140 chasing whites on the outside.
January 15, 2011
Avon Lake OHIO
Our first photo of Santa and sparkleballs. [rollover image]
January 15, 2011
Boston MASSACHUSETTS
Emily and Justin's first sparkleball effort (aka the Half Orb Disaster.) You can read the full story on Emily's blog. [rollover image]
January 15, 2011
Willows CALIFORNIA
Shannon's sparkleballs have become so popular in Willows CA, that he was asked to make them for his daughter's graduation last year-- where they were a big hit. [rollover image]
January 15, 2011
Willows CALIFORNIA
Shannon's special trick for joining the cups is Glitter sticks twist-ties They add an extra bit of reflection and definition to his no-melt sparkleballs, lit and unlit. (See above.) Look for Glitter sticks at Walmart or craft stores, Shannon says.
January 15, 2011
Oxnard CALIFORNIA
Eileen puts out her sparkleballs for Chanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. See her sparkleball youtube video here.
January 15, 2011
Oxnard CALIFORNIA
Eileen's bush topper is a no-melt sparkleball half, made with large cups, multi-color lights, and untrimmed zip-ties.
January 15, 2011
Columbus OHIO
From Julianne's Atelier, the 12-inch "Sustainable Chandelier."
January 15, 2011
Columbus OHIO
More of Julianne's sparkleball-esque creations.