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This entire project is sourced from the thrift store!
Thrifted lampshade + vintage doilies = LUV!

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  • How to make a lamp / lampshade. Vintage Doily Lampshade - Step 1
    Step 1

    You'll Need:
    A thrifted lampshade. Find one that has a good wire structure and remove the shade.
    Vintage Doilies. You can find these at the thrift store or the Dollar Tree sells them also.
    Scissors
    Needle & Thread (mine's thrifted!)

  • How to make a lamp / lampshade. Vintage Doily Lampshade - Step 2
    Step 2

    Start at the top and fold a doily over the wire. Stitch in place. You might want to use clothespins or pins to hold each doily as you fit them over each other and then stitch to secure.

  • How to make a lamp / lampshade. Vintage Doily Lampshade - Step 3
    Step 3

    So easy! I LUUUUVVVV mine!

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Penny F.
Penny F. · North Bay, Ontario, CA · 19 projects
Also if you are really worried about the heat, you can always find a light bulb that doesn't give off heat! I love this idea... though I think I would want to make a hanging lamp like this Happy
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maize hutton
maize hutton · 52 projects
Yes, it is safe. The bulb doesn't come into contact with the doilies. Thanks for your sweet comments!
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M
M · 7 projects
Really cute! (:
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Hallucinogenic_lipstick
Hallucinogenic_lipstick · Ely, England, GB · 31 projects
I love it! Is it safe though?
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Nancy W.
Nancy W.
Hi!

Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog.

Nancy Ward
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http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
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Felicia Woodhouse
Felicia Woodhouse · Chester, England, GB · 1 project
I just blogged this gorgeous project! www.mrswoo.co.uk! I also use vintage doilies to patch my 1940s sofa! Really pretty!
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michelle G.
michelle G. · Antigonish, Nova Scotia, CA · 1258 projects
boho chic
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
aaaaw so this is sooo pretty and beautifull and creative!!!! thank you for sharing this and the tute;-D
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Darling Chelsea
Darling Chelsea · Belmont, North Carolina, US · 54 projects
That is beautiful!
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