A Rustic Lampshade
By Dr. Ann
@drannhh (15219)
United States
August 6, 2017 12:41pm CST
I made this kind of ratty looking lampshade out of jute rope and repurposed fabric (scraps from an old bedsheet) and despite its warts, it gives out a lovely amber glow which is perfect for indirect light in the room where I sit up late working (or playing) at the computer.
This is the first time I ever tried something like this. Have you ever made something that came out better than expected?
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@MarshaMusselman (38661)
• Midland, Michigan
10 Aug 17
Probably, but it's hard to see your shade in this image. Can you take a larger shot of it and post it in a comment? I thought maybe you used chinese paper or whatever it's called not material. I imagine the material is far enough away from the bulb that it won't burn?
Which editing program did you use for your collage and writing options? I've used picmonkey for years but it's not as easy as it used to be. I also use photoscape for many things, but their collages are simple side by side ones that take up too much space.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
10 Aug 17
@MarshaMusselman PicsArt just added the freeform collage option. It is free, but does not work on all devices.
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@MarshaMusselman (38661)
• Midland, Michigan
12 Aug 17
@drannhh Nice. I'd not thought about doing that either, but at present I don't really have the extra time. Cool how you weaved it around the sticks. If you're looking to make some extra cash you could probably sell them somewhere like Etsy or your local area.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
8 Apr 18
It looks amazing. You are very handy. I haven't made anything in a while but there have been times I have surprised myself.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
8 Apr 18
Thank you, @1hopefulman I didn't realize the amber light would change the mood of the room so much.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
6 Aug 17
Oh it certainly is charming Dr. Ann.
I cannot recall the last time I ever made anything by hand.
I like the photo collage maker too.
Hope you are doing fine.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
6 Aug 17
Thank you @TiarasOceanView I am fine and friend is getting better, yay. Time allowing, I will make a better one, but this serves the purpose for now. Hope U R well, too.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
6 Aug 17
@drannhh Doing alright thank you and good to hear your friend is getting better..take care sweet friend.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
25 Mar 18
That's very creative of you. Yes I have tried something but nothing new, except that I have perfected it somehow.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
6 Aug 17
it sounds like the bee's knees. I am creative but I''ve never made a lamp shade.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
6 Aug 17
For me the root of creativity is usually necessity, @painsonslate
I always think of most other people being more creative than me, but once in a while I come through.
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@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
6 Aug 17
I'm very inept at making things but I would do that with the lampshade. It would look awful but it would work. "recycle, reuse, repurpose" is my life motto, I never throw away anything that I can use for something else!
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
6 Aug 17
@dragon54u Very apt motto. Yes, mine has a bit of awfulness, but the concept works and it will do until something better comes along.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
6 Aug 17
Thank you, @andriaperry and it is cool that you visited my discussion.
