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Dec 3, 20203 min read

Christmas Decorations - Duo of DIY mini wreaths

With plenty of evenings to fill, our duo of DIY mini wreaths are the perfect festive project for the run up to Christmas. Ideal for...

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Nov 17, 20203 min read

Christmas Decorations - 'Little circles of bright' DIY tutorial

It’s nearly time for the festive ritual of putting the Christmas decorations (although we’ve seen a few up already and we say ‘why...

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Nov 9, 20203 min read

Christmas gifting - DIY Decoupage sewing box tutorial

Did you know DIY gifting has double the benefits of buying shop bought? Not only are you making something thoughtful and handmade, but...

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Oct 30, 20204 min read

Lampshade Hack #5 – 4 ways to add lampshade trims

Check out our tips on four different ways to apply a professional trim to a Dannells Lampshade Making Kit!

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Oct 15, 20203 min read

DIY kid’s Halloween lantern with FREE PDF templates

Perfect to occupy the kids for a morning, these creative Halloween lanterns are super easy to make using our free PDF template download.

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Oct 8, 20202 min read

Halloween printed lantern kit DIY tutorial with FREE PDF templates

Halloween is nearly upon u! Make this simple, but effective DIY printed lantern, to create your very own bespook (!) Halloween decoration!

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Oct 2, 20203 min read

How to make a birdcage lampshade DIY tutorial

Bring colour and a sense of humour to your home, by making this DIY birdcage shade on a budget. Follow our step by step tutorial!

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Sep 24, 20203 min read

'Back to school' - Ways to refresh & reorganise your craft space

The darker evenings, mean time for creative projects so why not refresh your craft space with some of our Needcraft kits?

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Sep 17, 20204 min read

Liberty Patchwork Lampshade DIY Tutorial

We're fans of traditional ditsy florals with eye catching colours so decided to mix things up with some patchwork techniques and a shade!

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Jul 27, 20203 min read

Unicorn gold lined lampshade by Three Bears Prints

Unicorns are here to stay! A trend that has pervaded everything from children's and adult fashions, to toys to homewares, unicorns are a...

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May 28, 20205 min read

'Bee happy' lampshade with a vinyl interior by Three Bears Prints

First in our series of shade collaborations with Marliese of Three bear Prints is this 'Bee Happy' shade with a vinyl interior.

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Feb 5, 20204 min read

Valentines DIY - How to make a printed heart motif lampshade

Valentine’s day is looming and we believe that celebrating your creativity with this DIY printed lampshade will make your day!

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Dec 12, 20192 min read

Christmas DIY tutorial – Balloon glass candle shade lights

As Christmas approaches fast our attention is turning to the smaller details and for us the Christmas dinner table is one of the most...

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Dec 4, 20194 min read

DIY festive decorating – Festive foliage wreaths & lantern making kits

Home crafting and DIY decorating is a given at Christmas. It’s the ideal time to show off your craft skills or try your hand at making...

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Sep 10, 20193 min read

How to apply Vinyl Covering to a lampshade

If you’ve made lampshades before or even if you’re just starting out as a lampshade maker, it’s easy to see that the fabric you use is...

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Aug 5, 20192 min read

Top 5 household tools for making lampshades

Although our Needcraft lampshade making kits contain everything you need to make a super professional looking shade, we’ve rounded up...

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Jul 10, 20193 min read

Go geo! Make a hexagonal shade

Making your own lampshades, means you can avoid the predictability of what the high street has to offer, but also bring a special soft...

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Jun 26, 20194 min read

Luxurious lampshade making – hints and tips for using luxury fabrics

If you’ve ever owned a luxurious dress, blouse or shirt made from a special or fine fabric you’ll know it needs a certain amount of TLC...

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Mar 27, 20193 min read

Children’s bespoke lampshade by Three Bear Prints

With Mother’s day around the corner, Marliese Richmond of Three Bears Prints, shares with us the process of capturing special children’s...

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Jan 2, 20192 min read

How to cut handmade lampshade panels like a pro!

We asked our Lampshade making group what they use to cut PVC lampshade panels and this is what they said… Good old-fashioned scissors and...

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