Another upcycling project that is easy and gives you cool results is the DIY spoon lamp. Get all interfering plastic spoons that are lying around in your drawers and a plastic bottle. Cut off the spoon heads and stick them to the bottle. Voila! You are all ready with your spoon lamp. They hardly have any weight, are eco friendly, and give off a very engaging fish scale look. You may hang them or use it as a shade for any table lamp. These will make mesmerizing gifts for your kids. You can make with the same colored spoons or have variations by mixing and matching.
As this is a very easy project, you can get your children to make them with you. You may also use it in the classroom to teach up cycling and develop an interest in designing things that will make the earth happy.