{"id":21917,"date":"2016-03-31T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=21917&#038;preview_id=21917"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:21","slug":"upcycled-ceiling-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/03\/31\/upcycled-ceiling-fan\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcycled Ceiling Fan to Elegant Illuminated Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22011\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-.png\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"832\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This beautiful illuminated\u00a0 upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan that we had replaced in our living room.\u00a0 I try to look past what something is to what it can be and this was about the easiest upcycled item I&#8217;ve ever done. I&#8217;m not sure it even fits that definition as it still basically does the same thing&#8230; covers a light. I used battery operated tea lights for mine that are on a timer so they are hands off until I need to replace the batteries. If you&#8217;d like some other twinkly room lighting ideas check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/04\/20\/coffee-filter-twinkle-light-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Coffee Filter Twinkle Light Filters<\/a>\u00a0 or our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/09\/10\/easy-make-diy-twinkle-lights-jars\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Twinkle Light Jars<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<!--- Media Net Brown---><\/p>\n<p><center><script id=\"mNCC\">\/\/ <![CDATA[ medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='751758596'; \/\/ ]]><\/script><script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CU4X179M\"><\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Upcycled Illuminated Decor Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Old ceiling fan light covers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2chMic5\" target=\"_blank\">Tea Lights, Battery Operated<\/a> (this is the exact set I purchased which works on a timer 6 hours on 18 off) *<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1VcvwrD\" target=\"_blank\">Replacement batteries<\/a> when needed (the set above comes with extras.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Note on these specific tea lights:<\/strong> I&#8217;ve not had mine long enough to determine the usage on these specific lights\u00a0 but from what I read it will be about two to three months if they are kept on the timer 24\/7.\u00a0 The way the timer works is you turn them on at the time you want them to stay lit for 6 hours. They will then auto shut off for 18 hours and come on again the next day.<\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Visuals<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a shot of the ceiling fan before we moved into the home. It was a nice one but still dated so we know it would eventually be replaced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22012\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-1.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"749\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The day finally came when we replaced the ceiling light with a chandelier.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22014\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-4.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22013\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-3.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"541\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I looked at those covers and thought hmmm&#8230;\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22015\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-5.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"348\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then I grabbed some battery operated tea lights that work on a timer. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22017\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-7.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"316\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22372\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-SQ.png\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I found an old candle stand and used it for a base.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22018\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-12.png\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"955\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">I tested these in a few places. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22020\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-14.png\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"591\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22027\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-8.jpg\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"531\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is my favorite decor piece which sits on our coffee table. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22019 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Upcycled-Ceiling-Fan-to-Elegant-Illuminated-Decor-13.png\" alt=\"This beautiful illuminated upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan. Learn to look past what something is to what it can become.\" width=\"630\" height=\"561\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/blank630x20-2.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This beautiful illuminated\u00a0 upcycled decor light was made from the covers on an old ceiling fan that we had replaced in our living room.\u00a0 I try to look past what something is to what it can be and this was about the easiest upcycled item I&#8217;ve ever done. 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