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I need your advice about my lampshade?

From the lens Create A Custom Lampshade.

OK all you crafty people out there, is my lampshade finished? If you think I am not finished decorating lampshades at my house, give me ideas. Please! (you do not have to be a member of Squidoo to make a suggestion)

Don't forget to sign my "Guest Book" further down the page. Thanks.

  • lclchors Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    It needs something around the edges to finish it off. I don't know the decor of your room but in my house suede or leather strips would work great
  • SecondHandJoe Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    I'm not too crafty, but I was grabbed by the cut up book shade at the top! Cool looking! Thank you!
  • Mickie_G Feb 3, 2012 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Thanks for the compliment. That shade was created by me.
  • darciefrench Jan 13, 2012 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    What a fun way to spice up a lampshade :)
  • Papier Jan 3, 2012 @ 1:58 pm | delete
    Not quite finished. I'd add some graphic element to tie the frames together. I suspect you'll continue doing these fun lampshades.
  • Mickie_G Feb 3, 2012 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    I agree with you, I am not quite finished with that shade.
  • MareeT Jan 1, 2012 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Great ideas, especially to refurbish old tatterered lampshades and make them new again!
  • nyclittleitaly Jan 1, 2012 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    cool lens
  • ideadesigns Dec 10, 2011 @ 10:56 am | delete
    I'm really impressed with your decoration skills and your tutorials. You make it look easier to make a plain shade complete.
  • seedplanter Dec 5, 2011 @ 9:13 am | delete
    This is such a helpful lens, Mickie! My MIL used to cover lampshades but they looked too ornate for my taste, if you know what I mean. Tassels and heavy fabric. I love your lighter touch, and might have to try one myself! Great lens.
  • collettehrock Nov 3, 2011 @ 1:21 am | delete
    Well I have been following you and I love your lenses and this one is a particular favourite as decorating is something that I really enjoy
  • Koupie Oct 31, 2011 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    I think your lampshade is really sweet, good job :)
  • Sylvestermouse Oct 19, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Really awesome craft idea! I love the finished look with the old dictionary pages. Makes me want to find an old map and go to work! Really neat! Blessed
  • JohannTheDog Oct 2, 2011 @ 7:57 am | delete
    What a great idea! Our last movers broke every single one of our lampshades...this gives Mum some great ideas to fix 'em up! Thanks!
  • agoofyidea Sep 8, 2011 @ 8:06 am | delete
    Your craft ideas are awesome. Love the shade. Great lens.
  • Heather426 Aug 13, 2011 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    love the idea, love the page! Hey, I lived in Subic Bay PI and just saw you were at Clark AFB. Small world!
  • DessertLover Jun 24, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    So cool! I want to try making one of these right now :)
  • ---Chazz Apr 5, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Great idea and helpful photos.
    Just my 2 cents as a decorator: You might want to consider adding a gimp or similar type of trim on the edges (glue guns are great for this) to give it a more finished look - but that's just a matter of taste. It looks like you have a hobnail glass lamp base, so even a small bobble or pom-pom fringe around the bottom (to echo the raised round "bumps" on the base) would tie it together a little more, IMHO. (See Guest Book.)
  • Mickie_G Apr 20, 2011 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Thanks for the suggestion. I have some trim that I have been considering. Will take a photo when I actually embellish this shade.
  • NadiaO Dec 14, 2010 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    great lens! very cool idea!
  • Georgia Mountain Girl Dec 4, 2010 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Mickie~This is an awesome idea...I ordered new lamps for our new house and the shades are not ivory, as listed, but gold. Yuck. Instead of sending them back, I'm going to avoid the hassle by doing just what you did! I have several antiques in the room and decided an aged look would be better than the 1970's golden color against my tan walls. I have a ton of old, yellowed (aged, not gold) sheet music from my father in-law. Thought this would look great in our music/library room. I'd like to know if there is any problem with the heat affecting the glue or paper? The bulb is 100 watts and the shade is round and rather big. Do you think any kind of sealer should be used? Thanks again for the idea. Pictures were perfect! Anyone else out there have additional ideas for my sheet music shade idea? Would love suggestions. K.
  • Mickie_G Dec 13, 2010 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Glad you found some inspiration! I thank you for leaving such a great comment on my page.
  • lclchors Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    ooo love the ole sheet music idea
  • paige Nov 16, 2010 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    i think this was a good idea and am now thinking to do it with my broken sunglasses and displey them at a future art show my school will be having soon
  • rooferkane Oct 19, 2010 @ 1:20 am | delete
    My daughter is a whiz in this... She wants a Princess Aurora lampshade so she bought an umbrella and took off the material then put in on our old lampshade plus she changed the bulb into bright red. Creative right? I'm definitely gonna share this with her today. Bookmarked it too! All Tex Exteriors
  • Mickie_G Dec 13, 2010 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    What a creative idea. I think using a red bulb is a really great idea!
  • The-Java-Gal Oct 2, 2010 @ 3:17 am | delete
    I really enjoyed the look of the shade when lit. And the detailed picture instructions were great too. You have me thinking....I need to get away from the computer and do something crafty!
  • paperfacets Aug 27, 2010 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    I like your gallery photo idea for the tutorial. I am stringing everything in a scroll down. I made my newest with a page break. The last tutorial is lamp repair. I will tie this into it with lensroll and link. Perfect!
  • Fun_And_Entertaining Aug 18, 2010 @ 8:59 am | delete
    WOW! Very COOL! Thanks for sharing!
  • jaylee Aug 16, 2010 @ 4:20 am | delete
    Just a suggestion for those looking to custom make their lamp shade with their own material, there is a website www.Lampshadeshop.com that lets you send your own materials and they will make the shade for you at a great price. They do maps, logos, designer fabrics etc. I've used them for small projects in the past.
  • customtshirts Jan 16, 2010 @ 5:32 am | delete
    If you add some more color in it, it will look more attractive.
    Custom T-shirts
  • Me Dec 31, 2009 @ 6:16 pm | delete
    I really like the look of this, but I think it needs a bit of color for pop. Maybe use a sophicated looking ribbon or edging for the top and bottom in a severe color like black would make this look even more stylish.
  • M7Laurie Oct 25, 2009 @ 10:38 pm | delete
    Hi Mickie ~ Being 'brand spanking new' to Squidoo, just posted my 1st lens this evening, this lens of yours is the 1st one I've looked at. Having spent nearly 20yrs as an Interior Designer and all of my life enjoying crafts & everything 'Domestic Diva-ish', this lens caught my attention. It is a great project & shows me that so much more can be done with these lenses. Now I just have to figure it all out. Thanks for the inspiration! Laurie
  • kimmanleyort Oct 12, 2009 @ 9:03 am | delete
    newspaper headlines, toy catalog, nature scenes, photographs, wow - the list could be endless.

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