• Pendant porch lights come in a variety of forms.hanging lights image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
  
  Pendant lighting is a type of fixture that hangs from a cord instead of being affixed to the ceiling or wall. A pendant porch light can add an elegant touch to a covered entryway and illuminate the area around your door. If you are looking for a way to spice up your entry, add a bit of personality to your porch light with an arts and crafts project.
  
  

Beaded Shade

• While most pendant lights are enclosed in glass, you can create an alternative cover that adds a touch of color to your porch. Create a beaded enclosure to go over your light, similar to a beaded lamp shade. Make the frame out of thick wire to provide a solid shell. The frame can take on a number of shapes from a traditional lamp shade to a square. String beads in different color patterns on fishing line and tightly wrap around the shell, securing the line in place with glue. You can use beads of varying sizes or stick to a larger size for faster completion. Another alternative to this project would be to make a beaded trim to attach around the base of a standard light cover.
  
  

Decoupage Glass

• Adding a pattern to the glass around your pendant porch light creates a distinctive look. Decoupage is usually done on wood, but it's possible to do on glass as well. Use decoupage to create a colorful cover for your light by choosing pictures to attach to the glass. You can look in magazines or print pictures from your computer. Another alternative is to use cut-up pieces of patterned paper or stationery. Remove the glass panels from your porch light and arrange the paper pattern face down on the inside of the panel (so that it is visible when the panel is put back in the light fixture). Once the pattern is arranged, affix each piece of paper with decoupage glue. Once that coat is dry, seal the entire side of the glass panel with several coats of glue. Allow each coat to dry in between. You can either keep the panel clear or apply some latex paint for added color.
  
  

Stained Glass

• Personalize your pendant porch light by painting a pattern on the glass. Painting allows you to be as detailed as you want, creating anything from a simple flower to an intricate landscape. The light shining through the colored glass illuminates the painting and is sure to be an attention-grabber for visitors. Purchase stained glass paint from a craft store and create your scene. You can decorate all panels of glass or just one.