Sparkling Straw Lights

Hey friends,

       I am back with some brilliant ideas for D I Y crafts with straws.Yes, you heard me, simple drinking straws can be used to create magic.Who knew these humble; colorful straws could be used to make such glamorous lamps and light hangings.These crafts are super easy, fun and really creative.I will be sharing a few videos to show you various ways to use the drinking straw in the most innovative way.

         So lets get started.The following video is based on a simple idea yet it creates the most brilliant, colored hues in the room and makes it look magical. These simple bed side lamps are made with fairy lights and colored straws using a hot glue gun.

     THREE simple steps and you can have some seriously glam lighting in your own bedroom.Cut , cover, and stick. That's the trick.Let's take a look at the video to get started.

 In the above video, you could use any color of your choice to suit your bedroom decor. You can even cut the top of the straw in four or more parts to create that bushy look.If you feel that the wires should not be seen, you could cover the areas between the straws with small crumbled pieces of colored tissue paper.It's all about personalizing your crafts to make them your own.Let's move forward to another great idea for hanging lamp shades with straws.

The above video gives us two great ideas using straws.The lamp shade can be the center piece of any kids room and the fairy lights covered with bits of straws can give a dramatic look to any room.Nowadays kids love all these D I Y projects and these can really help you all bond over a craft idea.Get your kids involved with these ideas to help them bring out their inner creativity and also to learn to use and reuse common household items.

 Ok viewers going forward let us take a look at another idea.Simple, chic way of creating magic in a plain room.These candle holders will make any one awe struck.The lighting created by these straws will make the candles more vibrant.

Isn't that a brilliant idea folk? The simple adhesive used and the pattern of having many colors alternatively works well.You could use any color of your choice and also can alternate between a shorter and a longer length of straw to create a continuous pattern and design.

 These ideas come from some really creative people and I would like to repeat myself that these videos are owned by various creative people who are willing to share their craft ideas with you all.I am just reviewing and using these ideas and consolidating them for easy access to all who are willing to create cool crafts.

    All the resources used in these crafts are simple and easy to find and are cheap.So now you can make house decor and it doesn't have to cost you a fortune. Isn't that cool!!

Yet another cool idea to create bedside or hanging lamps using straws. You can hang it or just keep it on the bedside.Such a simple use of technique yet the finished product gives a glamorous feel to the entire room.Do try all these crafts at home and improvise to your needs.Its all about having a crafty mind.Until next time keep creating magic.