I always enjoy seeing old, outdated lamps and lampshades transformed into something that is pretty and modern. This great lampshade makeover from A Smith Of All Trades has a wonderful hand stitched detail that gives it a casual look, and fabric flowers that add a bit of whimsy.
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3 Comments
Diane | An Extraordinary Day
June 25, 2012 at 9:16 pmMay just be the little bit of inspiration I need to kick up my newly refabbed shade. Thanks Kristi & Smith of All Trades!
Anne @diy projects
June 26, 2012 at 7:16 amI love this. The only thing you have to be careful with when adding fabric to lamps, is that they don’t burn easily. I once re-did a lamp with fabric. I guess I used the wrong kind (and maybe a high wattage bulb) and it didn’t end pretty. 🙂
Karen
July 2, 2012 at 11:54 pmThis is really, really cute. Thank you for finding this and sharing it. I am always looking for new ways to dress up lampshades. This is new!