Instructables website shares a way to make creative lighting using easy to find materials.
I would advise not using this lamp around small children or only under constant supervision.
You could use a stencil if free hand drawing is not your strong point.
Click here to view how to make this project:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinkling-Patterned-Lamp-Shade/#step1
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