At flea markets and on the sides of the roads you often see a wonderful range of cleverly woven baskets and bowls. These can make a fun range of lamp shades, which, with the light showing through, are very attractive.Take an old lampshade frame and stick sticks all the way round with a strong glue that does not leak to the inside to avoid that gluey smell. The twigs or sticks do not need to be regimentally the same size or length.A lampshade that you no longer need but is still in an ok condition can make a useful plant and pot holder If hung upside down.