Kids Bedroom Decor Craft Project - Lighting

I was sooo excited to find this craft project. I'm a big believer that kids bedroom decor can often be simple and easy. Sometimes something as simple as a fun kids lampshade or kids chandelier can change everything. If you're of the craft persuasion, here's some ideas to make your own kids lampshade:

How to Make a Paper Mosiac Lampshade:

1. Choose an image from your child's artwork or a coloring book to use as a pattern for your central design. Trace the individual elements of the image onto mulberry paper (sold in craft and art supply stores), and then cut them out.

2.  Apply the design to the lamp by brushing glue (recommend Mod-Podge) onto the appropriate portion of the shade. Use your fingertips to gently press the paper pieces in place and to smooth any air pockets. Once you have the design positioned, randomly fill in the surrounding area with mulberry paper triangles.

3. When your decoration is complete, brush a top coat of Mod-Podge onto the entire outer surface of the shade.


How to Make a Pin-Hole Punch Lampshade

1. Cut a piece of colored paper large enough to wrap around the lampshade with an inch or so of overlap. Trim the paper so it doesn't extend above or below the shade (we used craft scissors for a decorative edge).

2. Unwrap the paper and lay it flat on a tabletop. Decorate it with foam stamps (in this case a sky motif).


3. Working on a piece of corrugated cardboard topped with a sheet of craft foam, poke a line of holes along the edges of your designs. A pushpin works well for this.


4. Wrap the paper around the shade and secure it by gluing the overlapped edges together.

Thanks to Family Fun for these two ideas!