Plain turned Fabulous Lampshade in 3 Easy Steps!

by Jocie@OneProjectCloser

In 30 minutes, 13 dollars, and 3 easy steps I transformed a plain, cream lampshade using fabric, ribbon, and rope. I love the new look and it cost only $13 in materials, in addition to the shade itself.

plain turned fabulous lampshade in 3 easy steps, crafts, painting, The final product a simple shade covered in fabric then wrapped in ribbon and rope

The final product - a simple shade covered in fabric, then wrapped in ribbon and rope.

plain turned fabulous lampshade in 3 easy steps, crafts, painting, Here is how the shade started pretty but kinda boring and without character Don t worry we can fix that

Here is how the shade started - pretty, but kinda boring and without character. Don't worry, we can fix that!

plain turned fabulous lampshade in 3 easy steps, crafts, painting, First I added fabric to the shade using spray adhesive to the shade and fabric then wrapped the fabric tight around the shade

First, I added fabric to the shade using spray adhesive to the shade and fabric, then wrapped the fabric tight around the shade.

plain turned fabulous lampshade in 3 easy steps, crafts, painting, Second I used spray adhesive to attach a ribbon near the bottom of the shade Lastly I put rope and the top and bottom edge of the ribbon using hot glue WOW what a big difference

Second, I used spray adhesive to attach a ribbon near the bottom of the shade. Lastly, I put rope and the top and bottom edge of the ribbon using hot glue. WOW, what a big difference!

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Dria @ Dio on Apr 12, 2013
:) this came out awesome!

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Robyn on Apr 14, 2013
I never would have thought of this, and I have several lampshades that need help. Thank you for such a pretty, easy idea :)

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