One of the very first things I ever "pinned" were these "Lamp Shades on a String" from Rebeccas DIY. They have been on my to-make list for months. When I first found this little project, it was only written in Swedish but I think she has an English version now. These are so cute and actually really fun to make, Finn even helped me a little :) I love a simple project, and one that uses scraps.
What you need:
Fabric Scraps, Lights, Mod Podge and Clear Cups
Then you need holes in your cups...
Iron all of your scraps and then start cutting. I have a template HERE if you are using the same cups (9oz Hefty Brand).You can also always find any of my templates under the "freebies" tab.
Cover your cups with the Mod Podge and wrap fabric around. The template is cut for a little excess fabric and I just used more Mod Podge on that little lip.
Let them dry...
Push the lights into the holes.
Here is a little PSA: I posted a project about a year ago that involved tealights in a metal container near plastic and some commenters thought I had a death wish or something. I thought "its just a tealight people" and obviously I am always around when I burn candles. I write a craft blog not a manual on life...but if this project isn't for you, just don't make it and as always please be safe :)
The best part... plug them in, yay!
Look where they live now
I love them, I want to make some for every single room. Stay tuned later this week for a very ModPodge-tastic giveaway that I know you will LOVE!!
Love this idea! I hadn't seen this before (must be out of the loop!) They 'lamps' look great over your headboard! So fun! Must try!
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amy
www.hankorange.com
So cute and colorful! love it :)
ReplyDeleteHoly cuteness! They're are adorable!
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DeleteOh, I love your version of my project and I am so happy that you were inspired by it! And thanks for sharing on FB :)
ReplyDeletethanks rebecca!!!
DeleteOh this is the best! I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing, I saw you at My Girlish Whims and am happily following you via GFC.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap these are awesome!! I want them all through my house!!! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteThese are the cutest things ever! I've been wanting to make a garland-y type thing and definitely think I will be making these. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my stinkin' cute!!! Love these- I'll have to get my boys involved and make this a project with them :) Fab Idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Love them. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE!! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I am in love with your lamps!! Such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer!!
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These are going to look awesome in colors to match my patio furniture! Or red, white and blue for the Fourth! Or Halloween fabrics, or Christmas for that matter! Let's see if I can get some done before then! :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love these! My husband actually likes them, too, and we have plans to make them...soon! Thanks for sharing your tutorial :)
ReplyDeletethese are great.ı love these.may be ı can use for my daughter birthdays.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute -but are they a fire hazard with the plastic cups? Do the plastic cups emit an odor? I'm curious because I'd love to make them for my daughters room.
ReplyDeletei have never had a problem with them :)
DeleteFirst of all: Taylor, thanks so much for such a cutie-patootie idea!! LOVE IT! Second: If folks are worried about the heat of the lights with the plastic cups, here's a thought....buy the mini LED string lights & use them!! They're just about the same size as far as fitting them in the hole (or wait & measure the LED string lights & drill to fit) & they don't emit any heat so that clears up the safety issue. Ta-da! (hee hee hee) Anyway, I just wanted to give those who are safety conscious a way to make this AMAZING PROJECT without the worry. Thanks again & God Bless! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Deletewould paper work as well? what do ya'll think? { super. cute. }
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteLove this Taylor! Sooo cute!
ReplyDelete~Amy
www.LadyMockingbird.com
I love this idea and might try it for Halloween or Christmas and use on the front porch. I wonder of those LED lights that use less electricity are cooler to the touch? Will have to investigate. Thanks for the great instructions!
ReplyDeletethese look so so lovely!! am so making these asap
ReplyDeleteI want to do this! did you use LED lights or regular christmas lights?i just wouldn't want the plastic of the cup to melt!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I am so excited to do this for my new craft room. Plus, what a great way to use up fabric scraps!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love these! My daughter has a beach theme party coming up! I will be keeping these in mind!
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SO adorable!! Can't wait to surprise my granddaughter with these! Hmmm, wonder if hubby will go for them over our bed too??
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and the possibilities are endless.... parties, my daughter's room. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw these I just loved them. I thought of my oldest son who always had the patio lights up all over the house. So I went shopping for the list of things needed. I had everything but the material. Then I could not find your instructions! I just spent 1hour 45 min looking for the them on the Make craft posts! I am making some and so is he once I get the materials sent to him.
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