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designs onto the lampshade. A great idea for kid's rooms is to cut out original designs such as stars or hearts and these shapes will appear on the walls and ceiling when the lamp is lit.

KIDS ART WORK

Have your children's favorite artwork framed and displayed on the wall in their room.

DOLLS AND BEARS

Instead of purchasing a doll or teddy bear, have you every tried to create one? Craft supplies for creating dolls and bears are available at many craft stores. Create some clothes for your child's doll or bear so they can change it's clothes often.

BEDHEAD NIGHTLIGHT

For crafters who know a little about using tools and woodwork, create a motif design in a bed head and have an electrician install a light fixture to the base. The cut out shapes will light up when the bed head is lit up.

FLARE WITH BEADS

Many designs can be created from beads. For older children where beads are not a choking hazard, create curtain tie backs, beaded tassels to hang from door knobs and even beaded curtains, stools, ceiling dangles or anything that you think may look effective within the dcor of the room.

For the teen that may have a corkboard in their room, use large sewing pins to bead unique glass beads onto the end for an original look to a corkboard.

Beaded curtains are also a great addition to any room and can be created simply from nylon cord, a piece of doweling rod and different beads. Hang from a cupboard or doorway for a great curtain.

WOODEN LETTERS AND WORDS

Purchase or make wooden letters that spell your children's names or inspirational words. Decorate with paint, beads and glitter and tack onto the wall. These look great on the wall and your children will have great fun creating them.

CREATIVE SHELVING AND CURTAIN RODS

Use some items your kids love to play with or old toys that may be about to be thrown out to create unique shelves. One example is using old skateboards or the base of a scooter and having it attached to the wall.

Inspirational ideas for curtain rods may include an old fishing rod or a boat oar used instead of the traditional curtain rod.

CREATIVE COLLAGES

A collage of your teens favorite rock group or actor created from pictures from magazines is great wall art to have their rooms. Have the end result laminated or framed and then hung upon their wall.

Decorating your child's room with handmade crafts can be extremely rewarding. Not only will it save you money but it will also create lasting memories for your children and give them a room full of unique and beautiful things.

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