Saturday, February 14, 2009

PARTAY ...or er Party... Perfume Labe Bottle Light

Valentines Blog Party
...and have I got a romantic giveaway!




...and the winner is....Altered Route
 
 This is one of my perfume bottle night lights. There is even a switch on the cord that turns It off and on.
 
To make one yourself. First you will need to print your label. I have many to choose from in my little etsy store. I feel they look much more authentic printed on brochure paper and edged with a gold paint pen.
 
This is a take off the popular wine bottle mood lights. I thought it was much more appropriate for a bedroom or bath. First you need to drill a hole in the back side of the bottle for your lights to go though. I used a dremel with a diamond bit. It takes some time and especially with this bottle as the glass at the base was almost ½ inch think : /
Once you have the hole though you can grind in a circular motion to make it as big as you like. Because of the time involved in making a hole large enough for a night light I opted for a 20 strand mini light set. I was able to get these even off season in the floral department of my local craft store.

Once you have your hole drilled clean the bottle well and drizzle alcohol inks in the color of choice. I kinda moved it around with my fingers until I got a marbled pattern. Once that is dry seal it with Matt finish clear acrylic spray. Let dry.

Once you have your label printed glue it to the bottle.  You can use either a xyron, mounting adhesive or craft spray glue because when the light comes on you don’t want glue streaks to show. Then just poke your lights through the hole.
 
For the topper, I used some stiff craft wire and secure it to a chandelier crystal leaving about 1 ½ inches of wire. Twist this into a corkscrew shape. Glue a washer to the top of the bottle cork and screw the crystal in place. Cover the rest of the cork with silver metal tape. You can stop there but I wound some more of the craft wire around a pencil to form a spring. Then I flattened out the rings like a petal, bent the ends of the petals down and wrapped around the base of the crystal.
 

39 comments:

  1. Wow these look great all lit up, what a wonderful idea. Happy Valentines Day

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  2. Hi Inka...Happy Valentine's Day! I LOVE this little nightlight...you are such a clever gal! thanks for offering it.

    scwk0511@yahoo.com

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  3. This night light is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing the images too!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

    xo,

    lesley

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  4. Love the vintage heart label, what a perfect image for Valentine's. Your night light is perfect and inspiring!

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  5. I love the nightlight....I love the things you come up with, you are so very talented..I would love to enter for a chance to win...and thanks for the free label..
    hugs
    Brenda

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  6. P.S. I see you have to leave an email address or you will be disqualified...I don't want to be disqualified, but I don't leave contact info on comments. If I were lucky enough to win you could comment on my blog and I'll be happy to give you an email address then...don't count me twice, here, I'm not trying to be "comment hog" I just don't want to be disqualified, LOL! This is so pretty.

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  7. hi inka
    such a beauty!!
    i don't think i have seen something like this before
    and i would love to be in your drawing :)
    many thanks
    happy valenteines day
    enjoy your day
    tabby :)
    tjo196@aol.com

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  8. Happy Valentines Day Inka!!
    Love your nightlight!!
    Be sure to stop by my blog and enter the drawing for my Steampunk Heart!
    Connie

    http://AlteredRoute.blogspot.com

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  9. Inka, your heart shaped bottle is beautiful, too.

    HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.

    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  10. Oh, how pretty! Happy Valentines Day! Linda

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  11. Hi Inka, Your bottles are even more amazing in person. Thanks for stopping by ! Have A Wonderful Valentines Day.
    Lynn

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  12. That is so beautiful - would love to win. Happy V day.

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  13. What a wonderful idea Inka! Gosh you come up with the neatest projects.

    Thanks for the images...

    Happy Hearts Day,
    Sharon
    http://www.mystoryart.com

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  14. Thanks for the label. Your perfume light is so pretty. What a great idea. Happy Valentine's Day!

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  15. This is so gorgeous, as always, Inka. Happy Valentines Day to you and yours. Thank you for the opportunity of entering your blog give-away....Hugs, Gayle.
    gaylepage-robak@westman.wave.ca

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  16. What lady doesn't love Perfume. Love the bottle.

    Debbie Emmons
    k-d-emmons@msn.com

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  17. Such a sweet idea for a night light!! Thanks also for sharing the label!!

    Happy Valentine's Day!!

    Eileen http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com/
    erinaugh@yahoo.com

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  18. This is so beautiful. What a gorgeous vintage romantic look. Can't wait to try to make one (unless I win).

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  19. The nightlight is gorgeous.
    Thank you for the labels and have a Happy Valentine's Day.

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  20. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!February 14, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day. Beautiful noght light...m..

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  21. OH,what a pretty night light. I would love to win.
    Be sure to stop by my blog for my give away.
    Linda
    http://ribbonsrosesandmore.blogspot.com/

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  22. What a lovely idea for a nightlight!
    Sherre; sherresartzone@yahoo.com

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  23. Lovely nightlight!!
    Thanks for your great giveaway!!

    Someoane, somewhere will be very happy with it...I can only dream it's me!!

    Greatings,

    Saskia

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  24. so gorgeous, I love it. and i've decided a must get a new printer so I can use your labels (I don't have much look with printers)

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  25. What a beautiful bottle and lovely label too. Happy St. Valentine's Day to you!

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  26. Wow! Beautiful nightlight. I would love a chance to win this. Thanks for inviting me to your pary. Happy Valentines Day.
    jamlrise@comcast.net

    Lisa

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  27. Wow, is that ever pretty! kathy Eddy

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  28. A beautiful project!! Thanks for sharing!
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  29. Inka - oh this is awesome!!! It would look amazing at my house! :D Please toss my name in the hat. Thanks, Marva
    purplepaint45@yahoo.com

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  30. That is beautiful! Very creative. I am back to reading other entries and adding you to my google reader!

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  31. Wonderful nightlight! Denise
    Razzdazzbe@yahoo.com

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  32. WOw!! That is beyond gorgeous!! I LOVE it!! Thank you for the labels and directions too!! Thanks for sharing!! Shelly

    www.shellyraewood.blogspot.com

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  33. Happy Valentine's Day! What a cool nightlight. Please include me. donnellrs@embarqmail.com

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  34. This is so beautiful and romantic. I know that they are easy to make but it would be so much easier to win!

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  35. What a Romantic night light! Thanks so much for the images you're sharing... Please visit me when time allows, as I've posted alot of Vintage Valentine's to share for the Blog Party, too... Sure have enjoyed my visit at your lovely blog home!

    ♥ ~ HAPPY ~ ♥
    ~ VALENTINE's ~
    ♥ ~ DAY! ~ ♥


    ~blessings~
    Pearl
    pearlsjourney@hotmail.com

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  36. Inka, you have the most awesome banner -- I just love it!
    Isn't this fun?
    Please, come on over and leave a comment for my giveaway drawings!

    Have a great Valentines Day!
    Lots of Love your way!

    rebecca ~ justgiddy
    http://justgiddy.typepad.com

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  37. This is just an amazing heart nightlight. Thanks for a chance and Happy Valentine's Day.
    stampincmeyers at yahoo dot com

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  38. Hello from Northern Alberta Canada. What a great idea! Nightlight looks terrific.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Val
    bigsister_val at hotmail dot com

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  39. Doing the HAPPY DANCE!!!
    Love it, love you....and that random.org thing!!!

    I sent you my info via e-mail.
    Thank-you Inka!!
    Connie

    http://AlteredRoute.blogspot.com

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