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  • TheArtLibrarian Apr 27, 2012 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    No, I haven't, but thanks to this lens, I now know how to do it!
  • TenPoundTenor Mar 21, 2012 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    This is such a cool idea. I'm going to give this a try. Thank you so very much
  • lclchors Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    yea but just with paint
  • ianbwfc1 Mar 9, 2012 @ 8:40 am | delete
    We specialise in making fabric lampshades to order and often recover people's old lampshades at www.premierlampshades.co.uk
  • RocklawnArts Mar 1, 2012 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    No, but I have made a few lamps.
  • mamabush Feb 14, 2012 @ 9:53 am | delete
    That first video is so funny! I have so many lampshades that need to be replaced. I love the ideas here for remodeling them! Thanks!
  • SecondHandJoe Jan 22, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Your lens is affecting everyone the same- we all wanna buy a plain lampshade and try to show up yours!!! lol
  • Papier Jan 3, 2012 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    It's another one of those projects I may undertake when I finish my next painting, or the next one.:-)
  • partybuzz Dec 18, 2011 @ 9:42 am | delete
    I've never decorated a lampshade, but these are great ideas!
  • Lifeboost Dec 15, 2011 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    What a wonderfully novel idea! I think I'm going to buy a plain lampshade especially so I can decorate it! Great lens! Blessed. :)
  • Koupie Oct 31, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    Oh heck,now I want to go outside and spray paint the base of an old lamp, and play with the shade, you have really inspired me :)
  • agoofyidea Sep 8, 2011 @ 8:08 am | delete
    I had a lampshade in which the shade had separated from the metal ring at the top. I took red ribbon and stitched the ring back on using a large blanket stitch. I then left the two ends hanging down and attached small jingle bells to them. It looked like I did it on purpose, not as a repair.
  • DessertLover Jun 24, 2011 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Sooo fun! I've been just dying to get a glue gun so that I can attempt crafty things like this!
  • ---Chazz Apr 5, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Blessed by the home decor neighborhood squid angel. Great job!
  • joanv334 Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
    Hello, thanks for the great tips!
  • nelabai Jan 9, 2011 @ 7:06 am | delete
    I'll show this to my fiancee, she will love it :)
  • Sir-Decorate-A-Lot Jan 6, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    If you like your lamp, and just want to change or re-furbish your shade, you can always try the folks at FenchelShades.com. They let you send in your own fabric (to match your curtains, or accent pillows, etc.) and they'll apply your fabric to a shade in any size you want.
  • spa-products Dec 19, 2010 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    no not yet but this lense may change things !!!
  • KM9999999 Dec 13, 2010 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    I love your lamp shade. I have a lamp in my living room that I've been wanting to make a shade for. You've given me ideas.
  • tssfacts Dec 8, 2010 @ 10:14 am | delete
    I have updated my lampshades with fabric before. It was fun to do and I think I used hot glue gun to attach it to the shade.
  • RitaK Nov 13, 2010 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Such a great lens! You have gotten me contemplating on how I can update my lampshades. Holiday themes would be fun!
  • hanjee Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:23 am | delete
    im going to try this one time. great idea!
  • achang1 Aug 19, 2010 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Great lens! This lens definitely serves me as guide on how to decorate my own personal modern lampshade.
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  • JaguarJulie Jul 5, 2010 @ 8:45 am | delete
    You know, I honestly hadn't thought about remodeling a lampshade, but this is a great idea. You could customize with fabric from the curtains too for a formal look and then go wild with the kids bedroom ideas. Love this!
  • puzzlemaker Jun 13, 2010 @ 9:16 am | delete
    What a cool idea! I have a lampshade which is the wrong color to match the lamp and room so I need to do something too. My lampshade is textured though, like the material is pleated so I don't know that this will work for me. Humm. Maybe if I use a LOT of decoupage it might work. I really like your dictionary idea.
  • Sylvestermouse May 12, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete
    What a great idea! This is the one craft project I have always hesitated to jump into. I fear I would do something that would end up burning down my house :)
  • NaturalMindset Mar 19, 2010 @ 9:01 pm | delete
    Such great ideas, I might make a lampshade hat!
  • arncyn Jan 15, 2010 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your purple star, Mickie! This is a wonderful tutorial, I will definitely remodel one of our old lampshades using your tips (now that I know that it can be done) (: *angel blessed* too
  • GrowWear Oct 17, 2009 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    Really love your lampshade with the Webster's Dictionary! Wonderful for a library or reading area, and the "masthead" centered on it is a great touch.
  • mysticmama Oct 12, 2009 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Great ideas!
    Congratulations on Graduating RocketMom!
  • kimmanleyort Oct 12, 2009 @ 9:03 am | delete
    This is a great idea! I am not a crafty person but this looks like something I would love to do.
  • Ramkitten Sep 29, 2009 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    What a neat idea, using the old dictionary, and great tips. This would really perk up a room with lots of white shades.
  • sandyspider Sep 28, 2009 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    Very crafty. I will have to try your idea.
  • WindyWinters Sep 28, 2009 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Great Craft Idea! Your lamp turned out quite well. I was going to try it on an old lamp but oops, senior's moment...I don't remember what I did with the lamp! I remember it had a nice maple base, too. :)
  • blue22d Sep 28, 2009 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    Love your lens. I have always wanted to redo a shade but felt I would not do well. I was always afraid of the glue showing through the shade. If I did one, I would probably try fabric first. Great job. ***** and a favorite to my lens: a>. I will want to try your lens later.
  • capriliz Sep 28, 2009 @ 11:29 am | delete
    Thanks for featuring my Tie Dye Kits, Tips, and Techniques lens! You make it look so easy to decorate lampshades. I am going to try some of your suggestions.

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