Most of us have old lampshades or lanterns lying around in our house, and this newspaper craft step by step helps us give life to them.

Speciality: Give life to old lanterns and lampshades and make them look as good as new

Material:

• Newspapers
• Glue
• Scissors

How to Do:

1. Shred old newspaper or cut them into abstract designs
2. Stick them to the lampshade with glue.

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20. Newspaper Basket Craft:

These baskets are very popular with kids and easy to make and can be made in bright colors and decorated in different ways.

Speciality: Get ready to make these super easy chick Easter baskets with recycled newspaper crafts.

Material:

• Newspapers
• Paint and brush
• Balloon
• Glass
• PVA paste
• Orange felt
• Googly eyes

How to Do:

1. Tear up newspaper into strips
2. Place a balloon on a glass.
3. Make a paste of PVA with water to a thick consistency.
4. With a brush, begin applying this paste on the balloon and stick the strips of paper.
5. Keep alternating the process of applying the paste and sticking paper for 3-4 layers.
6. Once dry, you can slowly remove the balloon, and your basket is ready.
7. You can now use the colors of your choice to paint the basket.
8. Trim the rim of the basket
9. Stick googly eyes
10. Then, cut orange felt in the shape of a beak and stick it.
11. Your Easter basket is ready.

Newspaper crafting is environmentally friendly and is just perfect for those who want to make handicrafts from newspapers. We must teach our children the importance of newspaper art and crafts and implement eco-friendly practices. This article deals extensively with how a newspaper can be used and what amazing things can be made. Please do let us know which techniques impressed you the most in your comments below.

FAQs:

1. What is Mod Podge?

Ans: Mod Podge is a kind of glue with high moisture content and can stick almost anything such as fabric, wood, paper, etc. It acts as a sealer and also protects acrylic paint.