Friday, August 5, 2011

Ruffles Galore

I found this drum shade at Club GW-
It was in really good shape-
so....
 I bought it
for $.75!
I bought it so I could ruffle it-
I love ruffles and I knew this shape would be perfect!

And look, it was!!
The best part- no sew!!!

I cut white lining fabric (because it was super thin) into 2 1/2 " strips-
attaching it with hot glue,pinch by pinch,
 little by little, row by row-

Look at this fancy, dancy
ruffled top hat
  for my lamp-

It's a charmer, don't you think?
Well, take care, gotta fly-Claire
  


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20 comments:

  1. Jane, Naples, FloridaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I think it is absolutely wonderful! Great job!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  2. Alison AgnewAugust 5, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    love this...so pretty!

    alison

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  3. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 5, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Definitely a charmer!
    xo,
    Sherry

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  4. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Soooo- cute! What a fabulous transformation! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

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  5. JillAugust 14, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love anything that's ruffled! And this is no exception! Great lampshade!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  6. Megan GunyanAugust 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh my gosh, I just linked up the same thing! Ha! Love your version, so cute!

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  7. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a great idea! I'd love for you to come link up at my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party! :)

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2011/08/tuesday-tutorials-link-party-no2.html

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  8. Claire JustineAugust 16, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    This looks great,
    I'm a new follower from my mad mind hop ,would be great if you would follow back?

    http://clairejustineoxox.blogspot.com/

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  9. Donna @ The House on the CornerAugust 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Gor-Geous!!!

    I'm about to decorate a bedroom and that looks like it would work perfectly for what I have in mind - going to Club GW to look for my own $0.75 shade.

    Thanks so much for joining the Tuesday Train!

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  10. DIYbyDesignAugust 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    That looks amazing. Gotta love the price. Thanks for sharing at my Sizzle into Summer party.

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  11. WhyCuzICanAugust 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Great find (I never seem to find nice BIG drum shades at GW- you have skills, Girl!) and very "girlie" project- LOVE IT!

    Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tue Linky Party at Coastal Charm,
    ~Suzanne in NW IL

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  12. Elena GalliAugust 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Wow, I really was looking for some good project for my new lamp found at Salvation Army. This is great! Thank you for your tutorial.
    I am your latest follower. Hope you will stop by and consider following me back.
    Have a wonderful day!
    worldwidemom.blogspot.com

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  13. blessingsAugust 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Well, I'll be darn. I have to get myself some old lampshades and start making those. I have a few ruffle shades that I purchased for our farmstyle shop and people are always asking if I can make some for them. Thanks so much for sharing your project!!
    Blessings... Polly

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  14. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Very Cute! I love ruffles!

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  15. Barb August 19, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Just too cute for words. Adorable!! I love ruffles, too.

    Barb

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  16. JudyBugAugust 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    What a bargain. You created a real treasure!

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  17. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingAugust 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Claire,

    Your new lampshade looks great!!
    Especially with the light on, what a soft warm glow...
    Very nice!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  18. DIYbyDesignAugust 22, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Love your lampshade. I will be featuring it tomorrow night at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  19. The Charm of HomeAugust 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    That is adorable! Great job! Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    No sew, eh? Very nice!!! It looks lovely...

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