As I’ve been working on the accessories for my girl’s room, more and more I love the fabrics that I chose for it. My scrap lampshade is the first project that I am showing you with those super cute fabrics!!
I am in love with this lamp… it makes me happy!
Most of the fabrics came from the fabulous Verona Collection by Riley Blake Designs.
These fabrics were the inspiration for the entire space.
I wanted to add some more patterns with a modern twist.
These other fabrics from the Hullabaloo Collection by Urban Chiks for Moda were perfect!
These last two by Michael Miller had the beautiful coral tones that add brightness to the space.
By the way white daisies are my favorite flowers!
I purchased all of my fabrics over at one of my local fabric stores.
OK… back to the Fabric Scraps Lampshade!
Let’s share a tutorial… shall we?
MATERIALS
I used fabric, Washi tape, paint and of course a brush and scissors.
TUTORIAL
1
The first thing you’ll need is a lampshade.
The point of a project like this is to be thrifty… an old shade would be perfect.
I bought mine back when we were living in Oregon, for $1 at our local Thrift Store.
Please, promise me that you won’t cut your precious hands.
I used an exacto knife to help me remove the original fabric.
You want to take all the fabric out!
2
I didn’t like the gold color inside of the lampshade’s frame so I painted it with this
delicious Flamingo Pink by Martha Stewart.
I love this color and the paint quality is excellent!
3
After the paint dried it was time to have fun!
I cut strips of fabric of about 1.5 x 4.5 inches and I tied them around the top ring of the lampshade.
Play with the fabric so the pretty side of it faces you.
4
The vertical strips of fabric are going to be longer.
The length will depend on the size of your lampshade.
Make the strips about 3 inches longer than your lampshade, this will give you room to tie the knot
comfortably. Using scissors cut and split the ends of each strip in two, just like this…
Then place the fabric on your lamp shade and tie the split ends under the ring
and then flip the strip of fabric over.
Do the same at the bottom.
Repeat the process on top of each vertical piece of metal.
By the end your shade will look like this!
Do you like it?
5
If you are new here you should know I’m a freak!
{ You should also know that it is contagious }
I could add the light bulb and be happy with it but as I always say
” The details are what really makes the ordinary EXTRAORDINARY! “
I used some Washi Tape to spice up the light bulb.
Cute… huh!
NOTE: I am using a low heat light bulb for this lamp…
Safety always comes first!
Here you can see it at night…
So there you have it… Make a bunch of knots.
Use those pretty fabrics that you already have…
…and create something that lights up your own world.
So fun!
Talking about fun, it is Friday my friends and
the weekend is almost here… let’s enjoy it!
Besos!
Desirée
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I just featured a collection of favorite lampshades on my blog on Friday. I will have to add this to the list.
That is CUTE!
~Bliss~
Desiree! soy de Uruguay!!! vivo en Illinois 😉
Totally adorable! I absolutely LOVE color and the ones you chose are wonderful. Sharing the fabrics, the resources, the paint, tape, etc. are very much appreciated too. I prolly should not admit this but I’ve never heard of Washi tape. Don’t tell anyone, k? 🙂 Seriously, the little touches are so important I think.
Hope you have a fabulous weekend and Mother’s Day!
Pat
Pat… Washi Tape is the best! You should give a try.
Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend!
What an adorable and different idea! Thanks for always making pretty things that make me smile and give me inspiration and hope that one day I can do such pretty things!
I do have a little question Desiree, looking at the low light lighbulb is not harmful at all? I’m mostly asking since I have a little one.
Thanks!
Gina,
Since it is an open lampshade I would be careful not just because of the heat but the electricity. The light bulb will get hot but not as much as the regular ones.
This lamp is beautiful! How wonderfully creative you are. All the details just make it pop. We would LOVE it if you shared it at our party this week.
http://www.ourdiydiaries.com/2012/05/fab-not-drab-friday_10.html
Jen
So so pretty! Love the fabric choices. And your picture taking skills are making me quite envious :). Have a great weekend!
Thank you Janel!
You make sure you have a great weekend too!
Desiree, your scrappy lamp makes me happy too!!
I know it would make my Shabbilicious Friday readers happy as well, so I hope you might consider popping over and sharing it with us ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/shabbilicious-friday.html
Isn’t she darling? Every girl needs one of these little lamps 😉
SOOO cute!!! Seriously, can you make one for me? 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Thank y♥u Kate!
Love this lamp and your use of color! I’m pinning this now.
Have a great weekend!
I keep coming back to this lamp! I’d love for you to link up to my party.
Happy Mother’s Day!