The best ideas in craft are the simple ones, and what could be more straightforward than decorating a lampshade with a basic retro videogame motif? Sprite Stitch spotted this Space Invaders lamp for sale at Meninos, but to any crafter, this will be instant inspiration for a quick, cheap and effective project!
I could see this being a particularly good idea for Mums who are beginning to think that September can't come quickly enough: all you'll need is a cheap paper lantern from the DIY store, a can of paints, some pictures for inspiration and your kids can play at interior designers for the rest of the day!
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