I've seen themed chandelier lamp shades in many magazines and am always blown away by the price. I decided to try making some of my own and discovered that felt sticks to the material of the lamp shades. As in no gluing and no sewing! A craft-iracle! Let's go!
I start by doodling. Once the idea is drawn, cut it out so that you're able to make a stencil. Trace it onto the felt and cut your design out.
I start by doodling. Once the idea is drawn, cut it out so that you're able to make a stencil. Trace it onto the felt and cut your design out.
Here's a tip for tracing onto a dark color: Trace the outer edge with chalk.
Once the pieces are cut simply press them onto the lamp shades.
(Quick Question of the Day: What's Spookier: the ghost or the hot-glued gold trim on the lampshades that the previous homeowner left that I've never changed out? It's a toss up!)
(Quick Question of the Day: What's Spookier: the ghost or the hot-glued gold trim on the lampshades that the previous homeowner left that I've never changed out? It's a toss up!)
For the ghost's eyes, I used a paper punch to punch 3 circles and used a glue stick to adhere them.
Think of all the possibilities for! Such a simple idea that makes quite the impact.
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30 comments:
I love these shades. I am following you on Pinterest now :) I would love for you to share these at my linky party up now.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
come strut your stuff. It's nice to meet you and find your sweet blog.
That's really cute! i really like the spider web one :)
I love the shades! They would go perfect with my dining room Halloween decor - going to have to do that :)
Thanks for sharing on Tater Tots and Jello!
Stephanie @ All Artful
What a fun idea to decorate your lampshades! I'm impressed. Your doodles are incredible!! Enjoy your weekend! :)
Shades look great! Saw you latest tweet on your sidebar about the Casper movie. I feel the same way about kids movies. Did they have to put the stupid, shut up and hitting in there. Come on!
Thanks for the great comments everyone!
Megan - I know! Before the movie ended there was 2 more B's, a D and all around foul language. I didn't even check the movie rating - silly me! I just figured Casper the Friendly Ghost would be kid appropriate!
Following back with GFC, thanks for linking up at Bacon Time :)
I first saw when you posted these over at Amys! so adorable!
Thanks for linking up!I featured your post on my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/10-easy-halloween-crafts/ Have a great weekend!
These are just faulous...would go perfect with my Halloween stuff!
Lina
Fancy Frugal Life
These lamp shades are great! I found you through Tatertots and Jello. Thanks for sharing!
new follower!
cute lamp shades, very cute idea!! and so festive!!
Charisa, what a creative blog you have! Love it! I am now your newest follower, via the creative bloggers hop. I hope you will follow me, too! Many blessings to you!
Thats supper cute! love the idea
That is such a cute idea! It looks great! I'm your newest follow from the creative bloggers hop, I hope you'll stop by my new blog & follow along too!
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
What a fun way to decorate for Halloween. I especially love the bats. Following along from Sew Can Do's Halloween Linky.
These are so creative. I love simple, cute and easy project. Since I'm on a bat thing at the moment I'll be doing those. Love the lace look also. Very creative!
I would it if you share this post at my Sunday's Best party going on now. Sharing is a good thing
Those are so dang cute1 I love the idea:) What a great way to decorate!! I am a new follower...
www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
Thanks everyone!
These are adorable!!! And so clever to use felt so they're easily removable!
I'd love for you to link this up to my Monster Mash Bash! http://afishwholikesflowers.blogspot.com/2011/10/lets-do-monster-mash.html
These r adorable and so awesome, lovely idea :)) I found ya on Made by you Mon and officially following ya with smile :)) Great blog you have here..
Ps: I would love to invite you to join over 50 bloggers plus go PINK FOR CURE on Oct 30th..Painting the blog world pink a day and spreading the word on awarness, hope and faith for Breast Cancer..Would love for you to stop in and have a look..Hope u can join in :)) TY * http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/paint-your-blog-pink-awareness-faith.html
I LOVE the bats on the lampshades! My grandparents used to have silhouette birds on their window and I always thought they were so cool! Plus, I love Halloween!
Please feel free to link up to Make Yourself Monday!
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Thank you so much for linking up to MYM!
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
These are so cute! I love making fun things like that to go around the house. So much better than the expensive tacky stuff you can get at the store.
-Robyn from http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
so adorable. I would love for you to stop by and link up your lampshades to More the Merrier Monday. It lasts through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to link up. I also have a link party for Halloween projects only at http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/2011/09/trick-or-treat-link-party.html that I would love for you to link up to as well.
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com
I love the look!
featuring on thursday at Bacon Time :)
What a sweet idea!! Thanks so much for sharing last week! I featured you this week!
Hope to see you link up tomorrow!
Michelle
http://delicateconstruction.blogspot.com/2011/10/delicately-constructed-features_27.html
These are so adorable!
I'd love for you to link up to the very first Fresh Friday Link Party!
http://www.releasemecreations.com/2011/10/fresh-fridays-link-party.html
:)
Maureen
LOVE how these turned out!
I would love for you to link it up to My Favorite Things Friday Party going on all week. I saw this over at the Tip JUnkie Party.
XoXo
~Iffy~
www.StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com
Thank you for sharing your lampshades on Motivated Monday at BeColorful. They are delightful and I wanted you to know I featured them this week. Thanks again,
Pam
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