A few weeks back I submitted a paper lampshade to a design competition at my dear friend Katia's Blog - Casos e Coisas da Bonfa. Although this post is sooooo overdue, Katia has kindly agreed to let me share with you guys the template for the lampshades! YAY!!
These lampshade are a very cool, as they can be used as centre-pieces to a dinner table or just as general party or wedding centrepiece! They sit onto a wine glass or tall glass, where you place a tea-candle! Cool, huh?! :)
Katia is someone I really admire and respect, and someone who's work I drool over!! I'm a a total fan and unconditional stalker of her fabulous Blog, full of creative ideas!! So, it's with great pleasure I give you this really cool lampshade template...
These lampshade are a very cool, as they can be used as centre-pieces to a dinner table or just as general party or wedding centrepiece! They sit onto a wine glass or tall glass, where you place a tea-candle! Cool, huh?! :)
Katia is someone I really admire and respect, and someone who's work I drool over!! I'm a a total fan and unconditional stalker of her fabulous Blog, full of creative ideas!! So, it's with great pleasure I give you this really cool lampshade template...
Photo and Template Courtesy of Casos e Coisas da Bonfa
I didn't win, but I thought I'd show you guys my entry. I was going for a shabby chic, romantic and vintage look....
Firstly, I printed the lampshade template onto some white card-stock and used a background pattern I designed for my Wedding Stationary Collection.
But you can print it onto coloured card-stock, patterned, or white paper and embellish as you like!
Cut around the outlines and cut slits with exacto knife, then insert tabs into slits! :)
But you can print it onto coloured card-stock, patterned, or white paper and embellish as you like!
Cut around the outlines and cut slits with exacto knife, then insert tabs into slits! :)
Using double-sided tape, I stuck thin layers around the top and bottom rims of the assembled paper shade and attached some vintage ribbon.
Then, I just hot-glued a tulle flower and ceramic tea rose and jewel to the centre.
Both the vintage ribbon and rose were a giveaway prize I won from Carol at The Polka Dot Closet! Aren't they stunning?! Thanks Carol for this beautiful and practical gift!! :)
Carol has a taste for wonderfully romantic, vintage pieces that are so unique and beautifully made!
Carol has a taste for wonderfully romantic, vintage pieces that are so unique and beautifully made!
As I did not have a tall wine glass, I used an Irish Coffee one and just tied an organza ribbon to the base.
I must say, I really like the dainty result but also the versatility of the template! You could use it to create soooo many fantastic lampshade to suit any occasion!
I must say, I really like the dainty result but also the versatility of the template! You could use it to create soooo many fantastic lampshade to suit any occasion!
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Oh, if you make this or any other goodies inspired by Tutorials you see here, you can add your photos to Bird Crafts on Flickr at: Inspired by Bird Crafts
Bird,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Don't be surprised to see it on an upcoming tablescape.
I can think of a hundred ways to use this little cutie!
YOur shade is just beautiful. I love the ruffle of vintage ribbon. YOu are quite the embellisher!
Thank you for this useful template!
Yvonne @ StoneGable
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ReplyDeleteBird thank you for the shout out! So glad you could use the ribbon and flower...I think you should have won!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Aww, that is so cute! Thanks so much to both of you. I'll be linking to this.
ReplyDeleteVery cute lampshade indeed. New follower-
ReplyDeleteCarol, you're too sweet! :)
ReplyDeletethanks again for the wonderful prize!!
Rachel, rock on!! :)
Great idea!! Looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteSo dang adorable! I featured this check it out and grab a button if you'd like!
ReplyDeletehttp://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2010/07/paper-lampshade.html
Sua luminária foi a minha favorita, vc sabe. Sou romântica, fazer o quê?
ReplyDeleteÓtimo post! Tb adoro a Kátia!
Bjs
Que lindo!!! Idéia maravilhosa!
ReplyDeleteVc customizou lindamente!!! Adorei!!
ReplyDeleteSuper romântica!
Bjks, Beta
Cris, só agora vi o post, menina!!!!!!!!! Adorei vc ter colocado o link pro meu blog, muitíssimo obrigada pela divulgação!!!!!! Fiquei muito feliz por vc ter aceitado participar do concurso!!!! Espero que também tenha um tempinho pra participar dos próximos! Você será sempre uma candidata fortíssima! Beijão!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! I'll be featuring:-)
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