I’ve seen a couple of unique lampshades lately, and decided to try making my own after seeing one at Little Glass Box. She wrote a letter to her son on a piece of fabric and then covered her lamp shade with it; you can check it out here.
I decided to cheat and just write directly on the lampshade itself which I already had.
I decided to cheat and just write directly on the lampshade itself which I already had.
Unfortunately, I didn’t snap a before picture of the shade, but just imagine a plain blah cream lampshade.
I used my trusty black sharpie marker, and set the lampshade in my lap, and started writing some of my favorite inspirational scriptures, turning the shade as I went.
It was such a simple quick fix for a bland lampshade, and I am so pleased with the results which took less than 10 minutes.
The options are endless since you could write whatever you choose to fit the setting!
So cute and so easy!!!
I love this!! What an easy project that totally transforms a plain shade. Can’t wait to try it!
I think this is the perfect fix for a lamp shade I can’t replace, but it has some small burns on it. I can just write over them and “TaDa!” fixed! Thank you for sharing!
this is so fabulous!I’d love if you would link it up to my blog party. I know my readers in the uk love american interior style. hope you can make it!
Wow. No way is that just a lampshade and sharpie. Too cool! Would you consider sharing here?
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/01/shine-on-fridays-11-and-giveaway.html
So cute and clever! I am going to do this TODAY with the lyrics to my favorite songs. Thanks for the inspiration!
Super cute! Wish I liked my handwriting more! I just started following you, check me out @
I love this, but it looks so daunting to me! I would be worried about keeping it straight on a curved surface. You have a steady hand. You’d think, as an artist, I’d not quiver at the idea of writing on a lampshade, but I’d be quivering in my boots!
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Wow! You must have a very steady hand to write on a spiraling surface and continue to be so straight. Mine would be all over the place!
Stopping by from Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty. Your lampshade is really pretty. I’m a little worried, since I’ve been told I have the worse handwriting in the world. I don’t really think it’s that bad! How did you ever get it so straight. that would be my only concern. My fingers are crossed that you will share over at Sunday’s Best Par.tay going on tonight!
This is sooo cute. I wish my handwriting was pretty enough to try this.
WhimsicallyHomemade
I love the way it turned out! I made a similar one using a sharpie too! http://www.gandcjohnson.blogspot.com/2011/12/im-in-mood-forcrafting.html
It turned out great and you have great handwriting. Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! I’d like to write a poem on one! New follower
Elegant and meaningful–can’t get any better than that. Now if I can just find someone with lovely handwriting to help me out!
LOVING your lamp shade!!!
Gorgeous. I love this. And the possibilities of what you write on the lampshade are endless… imagine a favorite recipe for the kitchen or a poem for the lamp next to where you read… Oh so awesome
Greetings from Germany
Catrin
so pretty! what a quick and easy update 🙂 great work.
I love this idea!!! I just “pinned” it to my pinterest…and it is now on my long “to do” list! Love your spiritual influence, as well…am now your newest follower. I am new to blogging, but would love for you to visit me, if you get a chance at http://chronicchristiancrafter.blogspot.com, as we have many of the same things in common. Blessings,
Erin
Thank you for the inspiration and sharing this great idea. I have just the project and words it use this. What a beautiful space you have created my very first visit here I will follow on my way out so I know my path back here. Perhaps you will find the time to come visit me soon and do the same. I look forward to engaging more throughout the year and beyond. Take care. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
what a great idea! i really need to try this with some of my old lamps
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This is such a good idea, I have some blah lamp shades that will be getting makeovers today : )
this is adorable, Margo. Sharpies are remarkable inventions! I started a link party at my blog and I’d love for you to link this up. If you’re interested it’s http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/ Have a lovely day, Maria
It came out just adorable. You made it look so easy! I MAY have to give it a try 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
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Meegan
Your lampshade was a big success from how many comments you received. I will be trying this. Wanted to let you know and happy I was to see you share your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best party.
Love this!!!! Thanks for sharing!
I REALLY like this idea!!
Yea sharpie! This turned out amazing. Too bad my handwriting is horrible. If it were pretty I’d totally do this.
I love this, what a great idea. Featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time.
Margo, what a fantastic idea! I love this. I’m definitely going to do it. I also have a linky party here in Australia every Thursday called “Thriving on Thursdays” where I feature recipes, crafts, etc etc all relating to a thrifty way of life. I’d love for you to pop over and link this up. I know my readers would love it.
Anne @ Domesblissity xx
I love this idea! I have some permanent calligraphy pigma pens. I wonder if they would work? I’m pinning this!
Great idea! Found you at Thrifty 101!
Catherine
tbc-tobecontinued.blogspot.com
Your lampshade is darling! I think I may need to make one! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Margo, this is darling! What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing so I can copy! 🙂 hee hee. Please come link up at my place tonight if you can and show her off!
Melody
ChattyChics.com
http://chattychics.com/2012/01/24/need-inspiration-wild-wednesday/
How adorable! I would have never thought of that!
Cute! And I love that you chose scriptures! 🙂
Really great idea. I wish my handwriting was that clean and I had enough guts to do a sharpie freehand like that! Thank you for sharing!
I found you through the Someday Crafts Link up.
I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks so much.
I love this!
Love this idea! I’m amazed at how straight your lines are. I can’t even write that straight on paper. LOL!
I’m featuring this today at Creations by Kara. http://www.creationsbykara.com/2012/02/look-what-i-made-linky-party-2-1-2012.html/
Dear Margo
What a great project! I host a weekly party, Inspire Me Monday, and I will be mentioning your project and blog this week as one of my featured guests was inspired by your project to create a lampshade of her very own!
I invite you to visit us and to share your creations with us! Thanks and have a fabulous week!
Ramona
http://www.create-with-joy.com/
What a GREAT idea! I’m a children’s minister & thinking how awesome this would be for a shade in my office!!! Thanks for the GREAT idea!
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Bravo
Marie de Bergerac ( France)
I’ve seen this done with scarves but never lamp shades. It turned out great!
Your shade is so precious! You are brave to do this project, even though it turned out so cute. I never would have been able to write all that (and on a slant!) and not mess it up completely. Great job!
His blessings,
Kim
Oh I love this idea, what a fabulous shade and one that inspires as well. Great idea. I would love to have you link up to my Inspire Me party that will be live Monday evening. http://www.astrollthrulife.net. Hugs, Marty
Saw your link at Funky Junk – love how you wrote Scripture on the lampshade. Looks great!
Mary
What a wonderful idea…looks so pretty! I only wish my handwriting was as nice as yours!
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!
–Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
This is lovely. I have a spare lamp shade that would be great for this project; I just don’t thinnk my chicken scratch handwriting will workout nearly so nicely. Thanks for hosting. I’m visiting from the Farm Blog Hop.