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DIY LAMPSHADE

Posted on August 29, 2019 - 7:58 am by

We shop online. We get the order delivered at our doorstep. We feel happy of our purchase and then discard the rest. Ever thought the humble packaging box that brought your order safe could turn into a magical piece of creation? Here’s what Selestin Anthony did when he spotted a corrugated box at home. Now, we cannot promise this chic lampshade is available in the market for sale! You’ve got to do it yourself! How to make lampshade with packing box

Cut up two-inch width pieces in a pentagon shape. Stick the bottom piece to a flat base of cardboard. 

How to make lampshade with packing box

Arrange them one top of the other. Stick them with glue. Colour the DIY lampshade with packing box

Paint it with your favourite shade or stick a colour paper. We’d recommend a dark shade. You’ll see why. Old CDs finally used!

Find an old CD and cut it to pieces. The more irregular they are, the more decorative they look! 

Old CDs, new look!

Decorate with pieces of old CD all around using glue. You may use any other decorative piece lying around the house. Chic decorative lampshade!

Attach a light bulb and you’ve got a beautiful, enviable lampshade to own! 

ART IN SIMPLICITY

Posted on June 9, 2017 - 5:22 am by

Creating a piece of art need not end up being an expensive affair. All the more so when you want kids to indulge in and have fun with. Art materials are within our arm’s reach, within our homes.

Hobby artist Prathima M.G. believes engaging with young minds inspires her to think creatively. Her summer classes have always been a hit with the kids while she brings the best out of materials commonly found at home.

“Teaching kids is always a fun challenge. Simple ideas make for an enjoyable pastime,” she says. It’s not just the act of drawing and painting but the techniques used in making these pieces of art and craft help kids look at them creatively.

For example the blowing technique used in creating the butterfly; straws have always been used to blow bubbles. Here a dash of paint is splashed on the paper and immediately blown using a straw to render the effect.

In the age of limited attention, more screen time, engaging children in any activity is a challenge. While they make for a fun learning experience for children, adults can allow themselves a creative break for therapeutic reasons.Unlike Dory, a fish with memory

An old useless CD gets a colourful makeover!

Blow away a butterfly

Blobs of water colour dabbed on paper; blown with a straw to give the desired effect. Wooly White sheep

A combination of fluffy cotton and simple sketch turns into a cute animal.

Bird by bud

Cotton buds dipped in vibrant colours and dot them all around.Garden by fingertips

Finger painting has always been fun.

Bit by bit

Coloured paper bits artistically arranged into a mosaic