If you’d prefer your hula hoops not be a vibrant color, start by spray painting them white, silver, black, gold, or a muted hue that matches your decor. This is a great way to use up spray paint from previous projects too. Alternatively, if your hula hoops are covered in a decorative tape, you may be able to peel it off to have plain white hoops. Once the paint has dried, you’ll need to decide how you want to style your hoops before starting. To make simple hoop lights, wrap battery operated string lights, such as this 12 pack of fairy lights from Amazon for $14, around each hula hoop. The hoops can then be hung with fishing line wherever you’d like. This is the easiest way to create your upcycled lighting.
For a chandelier, use twist ties to attach the main string of your icicle lights around the hula hoop so that the loose strings dangle downward. Now, tie four pieces of twine, fishing line, tulle, or ribbon to your hoop, and then tie the strings together at the top. This will form a hanging mechanism that ensures your hoop stays level. You can further decorate your hula hoop chandelier by wrapping faux flowers, ribbon, or greenery around it, though you’ll need to be careful that your embellishments aren’t covering the lightbulbs. This is a great option for decorating a small backyard, since it shouldn’t take up much room.
