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#MakeWithDannells September Winner - The Lampshade House
Bringing a welcomed tropical ambiance to the chilly British winter, September’s #makewithdannells winner is this pair of stunning...
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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5 Secrets to Making DIY Lampshades with Thick Fabric
Needcraft Lampshade Making Kits work with many fabrics, but making a DIY Lampshade with thicker fabrics needs a little more consideration.
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold
This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...
Sep 19, 20234 min read
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#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg
Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach
#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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NEW Creative Instagram Competition - #MakeWithDannells
To celebrate talented makers everywhere, who use Dannells products and supplies to make crafty creations, we’re excited to launch...
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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NEW Product - DIY Table and Floor Lamp Bases
NEW product alert! We’re excited to announce our NEW Lamp Base Making Kits, which are as easy to tailor to your interior style, as they...
Feb 6, 20234 min read
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#memadeshade November - Foresters Lampshades
Capturing the season and our final #memadeshade competition of the year perfectly, November's winning lampshade has been beautifully made...
Dec 20, 20224 min read
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#memadeshade October Winner - Lampshades by Maggie
October's #memadeshade winning lampshade is truly unique! Made by @lampshadesbymaggie in a beautiful bespoke fabric, its rectangle frames...
Nov 16, 20224 min read
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#memadeshade September Winner - ETU Design
Congratulations to @etu_by_anabela, who has won our September #memadeshade competition! The winning shade, made in a beautifully bold...
Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Tips and fixes to help prevent and resolve Lampshade Seam Issues
Once in a while, you may experience an issue with your lampshade seam. It could be due to the type or thickness of the fabric you’re...
Sep 27, 20225 min read
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#memadeshade August Winner - Jane Ellison Textiles
This month's winning #memadeshade takes its maker, @janellisontextiles, straight back to her 70s childhood, with its striking retro...
Sep 15, 20224 min read
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Introducing Dannells Europe
As we launch our new dedicated European website, Dannells.eu, we get to know the people behind our European operation, Malgosia and her...
Aug 24, 20225 min read
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#memadeshade July Winner - The Lampshade House
Brightening up people's living spaces is the mission of Jacqui, founder of @thelampshadehouse and her winning #memadeshade lampshade...
Aug 24, 20223 min read
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#memadeshade June Winner - Sew Coordinated UK
June's #memadeshade winner is a stunner! Made by Stephanie of @sewcoordinateduk, this geometric gem was made as a bespoke custom shade...
Jul 12, 20223 min read
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#memadeshade May Winner
Featuring the iconic Frida Kahlo, this month's #memadeshade winner is Bodil of @skumringstid.dk, who runs her lampshade making business...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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Lampshade Inspiration - Neon Lampshade Making PVC
Get out your sunglasses - we're going bright, REALLY bright! Today we're taking a look at our Fluorescent Neon Lampshade Making PVC...
May 24, 20223 min read
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#memadeshade April Winner
April's #memadeshade competition has a real buzz about it (pun intended!), as this month's winning shade is made by the talented Liz of...
May 19, 20224 min read
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How to Use a Rolled Edge Creasing Knife to Cut Lampshade Panels
If you’re wanting to explore bespoke sizes or shapes of shade, or simply enjoy cutting your own lampshade panels, then you need to know...
May 12, 20223 min read
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Lampshade Inspiration - Making lampshades on a budget
Making or crafting is a fantastic way to achieve a look on a budget and is guaranteed to be a purse-friendly alternative to shop-bought,...
May 6, 20223 min read
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