Thursday, August 25, 2011

Let it glow: 3 simple ways to light up your backyard after dark


1. MAKE A CHANDELIER


"And it seems absolutely right that this project should come to fruition during Shine Week, which is a celebration of young people and their talent."2. Dip foam brush into paste. Holding a piece of tissue paper against the outside of the lantern, paint an even coat of paste onto tissue paper and adhere to glass.3. Repeat until lantern is covered. Let dry overnight, then hang. Tip: Keep lanterns away from moisture.The imaginative results, which also include the creation of living picture frames, were unveiled this week as part of the Shine festival.FARMHOUSE-STYLENotNeutral's Seasonal metal lantern (in black, white, yellow, or persimmon, $50-$180; velocityartanddesign.com or 866/781-9494)MODERN TIMESThe presentation was followed by a celebration and awards ceremony at Ashington High School.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDEFor the young people, however, that's just the start representatives from each school will be travelling to London tomorrow to take part in a design challenge at the Victoria and Albert Museum.Yasutomo Nori * or similar pasteStudents from four Northumberland schools - Ringway First School, Guidepost Middle School, Ashington High School and Northumberland College - have been working with multimedia designers to come up with new ideas for the 14th Century castle, which is used as an outdoor centre.Small foam brushKids learn easily that Mom may do things one way and Dad another. That's not the issue, says Dr. Nelsen. The problem comes when one parent overcompensates for what he or she perceives as the other's shortcomings or when a child is able to pit one parent against the other. But when you both show that you value each other's differences, you can unite in discipline that your child will respect.Cover chandelier lanterns with tissue paper to create a soft glow. Don't be afraid to try different patterns, abstract shapes, and colors. We designed ours as a nod to artist Mark Rothko.Mood lighting, from rustic to refinedHang firePencilRESEARCH: Student Adam Wakenshaw BRAINWAVES: Matthew Drysdale, Caitlin Shepard and Cameron ThompsonON THE DOTThe project has been instigated by the Design Council and delivered by Creative Partnerships with Wansbeck Enterprise Education Network.PHOTOGRAPHS BY THOMAS J. STORY3. BUY A SHOWSTOPPER* About $7 for 10 oz. at dickblick.comCAPTION(S):If your child is fuming because you insist that he has to hit the books before he hits the TV button, validate his feelings but stick to your word: "I can see that you're really upset, and I love you. But the answer is no."The unusual ideas are just some of the weird and wonderful creations concocted by talented young designers as part of a project to revamp Berwick's Ford Castle.2. ADD A LITTLE COLOR

PHOTOGRAPHS BY THOMAS J. STORY




Author: Miranda Jones


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