Fabric Strip Lampshade

This is soooo cool! For a while I have been wanting to make some lampshades and have been looking at my favorite budget stores for a great shade. A few weeks ago this one caught my eye and it was only a $1.50. The shade itself is nice and the shape is really cool. Most people would be happy to have it as is, but not me, I had to tear off the fabric and recreate it to suit my style.

The original idea came from something that jumped into my brain just as I was falling asleep. It seemed like it would work and in the end the vision in my head matched the final outcome. My bin O' fabric was calling my name and it was saying black and white of course, then I had to add a bit of red to make it pop. I started by making small cuts in the fabric that measured about a half an inch and then started to tear it apart. After all of the strips were torn, I just knotted the fabric to the top of the shade frame and then secured the bottom also with a knot. It is the perfect accent to my black and white lamp.

Remember, if you don't like something in your home, instead of tossing it or giving it away, think about how you could redo it to fit into your decor.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY: I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning...everyday I find something creative to do with my life - Miles Davis

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