paper and felt

City Maps Lampshade

Lampshade made from strips of old maps, available from umbu on etsy.

Sewing Pattern Paper Flower Lights

Everyday Beauty shows you how to use recycled sewing patterns to make a string of paper flower lights. Very pretty. (She used a string of silicone dipped electric lights, which is probably safer than using plain ones but I still wouldn't leave these on when you're not there.)