I saw a wonderful tutorial on Creations from my Heart recently and I left a comment for Sherry telling her that I was going to try this. She made it look so easy and her instructions were so clear. I didn't strip my shade as she did, but rather covered over everything. Sherry inspired me to take this old shade and transform it:
I chose 5 different fabrics (these were "samples" out of a fabric book), cut them to shape and used a glue gun to adhere each one:
I had some old trim which I used to cover the center seams:
I had some leftover fringe from another project which I glued on the top:
And I used a different fringe on the bottom of the shade:
It took little time, little imagination and was a great way to use up old scraps:
I put it on an old crystal lamp (that was my husband's grandmother's) in the guest room - but it might end up in my bedroom because I LOVE it so much!
I am joining Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm and 2nd Time Around Tuedays at a Picture is Worth 1000 Words and Tutorial Tuesday at Hope Studios
Monday, April 26, 2010
Patti @ Pandoras Box
I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking
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Ohhhhhh Patti! Your lampshade is just so beautiful....you did an awesome job! You inspire me to give it a try too!
ReplyDeletePatti,
ReplyDeleteYour lamp turned out wonderfully!
Dee Dee
I really love that lamp shade. Beautiful fabric and trim just dressed it all up.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Girl, you amaze me with your talent and giftedness! I so adore your blog. Be blessed. Cindy
ReplyDeleteOh Patti, that is fabulous, I want one now. what kind of glue did you use, and did you just glue the edges or all? I would love to know. Smiles, Marla
ReplyDeleteOhhhh wow...that is PRETTY....you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Love how this turned out - great job.
ReplyDeletelove love love the lamp shade and I am going to try the knobs. I'll let you know.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I love it. It's so chic! And don't you just love the price!!!
ReplyDeleteOne word...ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from NTT.
*hugs*deb
Oh my gosh, Patti, you are so talented. That lampshade is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! I am needing a lamp shade for a project and I found one at a thrift store but I haven't bought it yet because I couldn't decide how to remake it. You just gave ma a great idea here! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePatti,
ReplyDeleteYour lampshade makeover is so PRETTY...thanks for coming to my PAR-TAY! Happy NTT!
Blessings,
Linda
Turned out gorgeous...a perfect compliment to the lamp.
ReplyDeletethat is exactly what i do for my lampshades/ very nice !
ReplyDeleteThe most beautiful lampshade I have seen for a long time. I love the fabrics you chose.
ReplyDeleteHi Pattie,
ReplyDeleteWOW...You made my day. I am so glad that you were able to follow my tutorial. Your lampshade came out BeautifuL. Also I want to thank you for the tip of using fabric book samples. I have a drapery business and you would not believe how many books get discarded. Now I have a new use for them. Many times I donate them to the church for the quilting group. I may have to snag a few before I donate them. Thanks for putting a smile on my face and letting me know when you posted it. Another thanks for the shout out on my blog. I will be posting another lamp shade tonight and I will mention your blog and have the readers pop over and see your creation. Blessings....Sherry
The plain lampshade is already pretty. But your creation is much more gorgeous. So lovely! Happy Tueaday!
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Patti~What a transformation! That lampshade looks divine!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and for the great photos and for the link to Sherry's tutorial.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Ann
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Patti thanks so much for the sweet comments! I have been looking around for shades with no luck. I will be using this tutorial! Thanks
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Do you know how much you'd pay for that in a boutique?!?
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, that looks fantastic! I never would have thought to do so many different fabrics, but I love it! I've got STACKS of fabric samples.... now I need enough lampshades!
ReplyDeleteCass
Oh my goodness, Patti!! I am just getting around to visiting and I am so sorry I haven't done so before now!! I love your blog and ...WOW! That lamp shade is gorgeous!! Thank you so much for coming to visit you because I am so glad I came to visit you as a result! ;)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
LOL! I joined to "follow" your blog...I probably should have waited to get those pretty little knobs but there are probably quite a few waiting to do just the same thing! :) I don't want to take a chance of forgetting to come back or losing your link!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
I LOVE your lampshade and have made many of my own this way! So much fun! I also have done nightlights! And you are right, great way to use your fabric scraps!!! :)
ReplyDeleteKristi
Your lamp shade turned out fabulous! What a great idea using fabric samples - and the trim you added is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteChelsea
Patti, that is awesome! I would have never thought to do that, you certainly can't buy anything like that in a store, very custom looking.
ReplyDeletePatti, I just received my little prize in the mail today! It will have a good home here. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautiful! I love the fabrics you used!
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