# DIY Cardboard Cutout Lamps Create These Glamorous Pendant Lights Out of Recycled Materials By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendant-lights References: [ofpaperandthings.blogspot](http://ofpaperandthings.blogspot.ca/2013/08/make-weekend-project_23.html) & [sugarandcloth](http://sugarandcloth.com/2013/08/diy-recycled-cardboard-pendant-lights/) Customize your kitchen or dining area with these gorgeous DIY pendant lights made using recycled cardboard pieces. Presented by Ashley of the Sugar & Cloth home decor and baking blog, this project is definitely for the person who enjoys the process of hands-on decorating while creating as little [harmful waste as possible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys). The materials include very simple items including pieces of cardboard, a [light bulb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-glow-light) and some spray paint if you want to add some color into the mix. Because they are so light and airy, these [recycled cardboard pendant lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) can be clustered together for an easy way to impress guests. Not only are these lanterns fairly easy to make, they are also easy on your wallet and the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly DIY Lighting:** Creating lighting solutions using recycled materials can lead to innovative, sustainable and cost-effective lighting alternatives for homes and businesses. - **Upcycling Decor:** Encouraging customers to create unique and environmentally sustainable decor from repurposed materials offers a significant opportunity to grow a profitable and innovative industry. - **Hand-made Home Decor:** Hand-made home decor is gaining popularity among consumers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind items and provides an opportunity for artisanal businesses to capitalize on the trend. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can benefit from offering sustainable and cost-effective DIY lighting products in response to growing consumer interest in eco-friendly home decor. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Manufacturers committed to using recycled materials can take advantage of the growing demand for environmentally sustainable home decor to create innovative and eco-friendly products. - **Artisanal Home Decor:** Artisanal businesses and retailers focused on offering hand-made, sustainable decor can capture the growing consumer interest in unique, eco-friendly home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Cardboard Workspace Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graypants-dash-linear-light-fixture.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croissant-pendant-light.md) - [Sustainable Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corka.md) - [3D-Printed Sustainable Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycreation-droplet.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md)