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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Such a cute idea! I love your fabrics and the touch of washi tape.
Desiree you are so creative! Who would of thought of doing all those cutesies to a lamp, you so totally rock. I have become totally addicted to your blog LOL, you have so many fun cute ideas on here. Thanks for sharing the info on the fabric, I was too wondering about it! Can’t wait for the big laundry room reveal!!
Cristiana
Thanks so much for your pretty post. I was so dicouraged this morning after reading a post from someone berating followers for asking questions about materials/products/ and techniques used for furniture refinishing. I really appreciate that you were not only willing but seemingly happy to cut down the search timeof the internet searching public!!! It shows that you care about your readers as people and don’t oly appreciate them as potential customers. Thanks!
sorry for the typos!! :O I’ve just been a bit frazzled. The aforementioned post left me a sobbing mess the better half of the morning because as someone who has spent a rediculous amount of time online the past 6 months searching for answers to help get my dream business off the ground. It was really upsetting to see that (some) others would really rather others didn’t have success at least not with their help. It left me feeling very discouraged especially beause I already feel like there are a bazillion roadblocks in the way of a successful creative business without the kindness of others helping you along the way.
Oh Jessica!
I am so sorry sweetheart…. Just keep doing what you love and share your work with those that love it as much as you do.
It takes many hours to get a blog going. Those huge blogs out there have paid the price of tons of searching, trying, reading and hoping 😉
I bet you know by now that there is a lot going on behind the perfect pictures and the final post.
Don’t get discouraged… make sure you celebrate each small moment, each follower, each comment, and each new dream.
I want to wish you the best with your dream business!
Have a wonderful weekend my love!
Awe, thanks SO much for the info!! I REALLY appreciate it as I DO spend hours searching for things like that!! You are so sweet!
You are welcome! Have a great weekend my love.
How flipping awesome-ly cool is that?! You’re lamp DIY will soon be in my home as well 😉 Happy Friday!
Abby… you are going to love it! This lamp was fun to make and fun to look at!
So cute! What a great project!
–Katie
@ Creatively Living
So CUTE! I just love it!
How adorable! I have several lampshades that I want to get rid of because I do not like the fabric. I may have found something to do with them now, though. I love the fabric you chose too.
xoxo
Kristin
Kristin, you have to give it a try especially if you have a bunch of old lampshades.
Hola Desiree! que buena esta la lampara! quiero decirte me encanta tu blog! Lo leo todos los dias! Acabo de subscribirme tambien aunque ya era miembro. Te deseo mucho mucho exito y salud y prosperidad para tu familia. Besos!
Muchas gracias mi amor!
De donde eres Vivian?
Hello Desiree,
Once again, your projects are creative and inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Happy Mother’s Day. ;o)
Smiles, Paula
Same to you Paula… I think I have said this before but I adore you. I look for your comments all the time… you make me want to be a better person. Happy Mother’s Day to you too my dear friend.