The Old Homeplace

Pictures of the frugal (not) lamps!

Here are the lamps before:

Here are the lamps with the new shade covers:

And here is a close up of the edge detail:

They were not too difficult to make if you do not mind doing some careful measuring and making a zillion accordion pleats!!!

I got the instructions here:

Martha Stewart's Lampshade Covers

I just used  Martha's Doily Lace Edge Punch to do the edges before I folded the pleats.

I pretty much followed the instructions in the link except for the decorative bottom edge and I used a table (butter?) knife instead of a bone scorer to score the pleats. I also punched the holes before I glued the edges to make a cylinder.

I know, I still cannot hold the camera still! Sorry for the fuzzy shots!

Untitled Comment

{ 05:39, Sunday, September 7, 2008 } { Posted by smmagers }

Wow that is great. They look good. You need to post on how you did it. I would love to learn how. God Bless, mj

Lampshades

{ 07:04, Sunday, September 7, 2008 } { Posted by 1ladybeale }

Your lampshades are beautiful!! I, too would like to know how you made these. Job well done!
Sincerely,
Sharon

Instruction link added!

{ 07:19, Sunday, September 7, 2008 } { Posted by tondalynn }

Sorry, I forgot to include the link to the instructions. I added it as well as a link to the decorative edge punch I used!

Untitled Comment

{ 12:11, Monday, September 8, 2008 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

I couldn't see the third picture. NUTS! I love these. I can't believe these are not professionally made. They are simply gorgeous. Great job!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

Nice!

{ 11:31, Monday, September 8, 2008 } { Posted by PatriciaSea }

I just bought two night stand lamps and want to refinish and recover (or whatever you call it when you make new shades) them (they are the wrong color).

You have inspired me; I especially love the edging.

Thanks,
Patti

Lovely

{ 07:30, Monday, September 8, 2008 } { Posted by Shari }

You did a great job on the shades, they are just beautiful.

Untitled Comment

{ 06:37, Saturday, September 13, 2008 } { Posted by serenityhomestead }

Wow, great job! I could never do that.

Jen
www.t2chk.org/jensblog