Lamp makeover #2, whimsical version.

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A month or so ago I posted about a lamp shade I had made for a vintage little celadon elephant lamp. After that I wanted to try making a pleated fabric lampshade. I followed a youtube video (link below). Used an Ikea table runner for the fabric and then picked up this cute little bulldog lamp at a thrift store. It's originally from Target. Groovy sunglasses from Amazon. The lamp is headed for the beach house.Pleated fabric lamp shade tutorial

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eld6161

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Sueb will want one 😊

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deegw
last month
Love it! So creative! Great job on the pattern matching.
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bbstx
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You are so talented and/or patient! Cute shade and cute shades.
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cawaps
last month
Fabulous!
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ilikefriday
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I am totally impressed!
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lisaam
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Your lampshade looks great. I’m not sure if the tutorial that i viewed is the same one that you linked but it would not have occurred to me to do this with individual strips of fabric. very cool.
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texanjana
last month
My goodness, you are so creative Teeda. I love this lamp!
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teeda
Original Author
last month
lisaam, yes that is the video tutorial I followed.
Bestyears
last month
Love it! This is exactly the kind of touch i adore in a home.
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Kswl
last month
I want to adopt that dog! It’s too cute! Good job on that project, Teeda 👏🏻
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maddielee
last month
That is too darn cute!

Your fabric pleating/design alignment skill is admirable.
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orchidrain
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That is adorable! Well done.
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nicole___
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OMG! That's a one of a kind...and one people will want to copy! EXCELLENT!
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Fun2BHere
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You’re so clever and the lamp is a cutie.
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Re Tired
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You did that with strips of fabric? Wow! Fantastic job and a cute little guy all set for the beach.
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Jilly
last month
Teeda, you are the Lamp Queen!

I love it! :)
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Arapaho-Rd
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teeda, you're amazing and so creative! Love your work! :)
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Tina Marie
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Teeda that is so cute! I need to try that tutorial. Thanks for sharing : )
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Sueb20
last month
Um, do you want my address for shipping??

Such a great job!
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OutsidePlaying
last month
How perfectly adorable! You have some mad skills, Teeda! My DIL will want that!
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teeda
Original Author
last month
Thanks, all! I really appreciate all the feedback. One of the reasons I love this site is the fellowship of kindred aesthetic spirits. Sueb20, I definitely thought of you when I found this little guy!
nini804
last month
That is just the cutest!! 💕
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Olychick
last month
I mean, really? That is so completely adorable and wonderfully executed. I am in awe that I "know" someone who could create this!
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ratherbesewing
last month
Great tutorial! I especially liked the hint to glue the top end of the strips first and follow up with the bottom section. Most lampshades are narrower at the top vs the bottom and this hint gives you the wiggle room. Now, I need to find a lamp to makeover.
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jlsch
last month
Love this! I want one too!
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gardener123
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Instant mood lift!
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Sueb20
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I actually have a frenchie lamp (of course I do) that I almost forgot about bc it’s in the attic guest room. It might actually be the same lamp. I also have a rabbit lamp (from PB kids) that could use a new shade. Problem is, I have too many half finished projects already, but I will add this to my list!
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Bluebell66
last month
How adorable! Love your one-of-a-kind lamp!
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teeda
Original Author
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Oh, I hear you about the backed up projects Sue! You should see what my craft room looks like!