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May 6, 20223 min read

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,...

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Apr 26, 20227 min read

Tips and tricks to achieve a professionally tucked in lampshade edge

Tucking in your fabric seam allowance is the final stage of making your Lampshade Making Kit, which gives your shade a wonderful and...

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Apr 21, 20224 min read

#memadeshade March Winner

All our entries to our #memadeshade competition are unique, but once in a while, a lampshade wins that celebrates a slice of life. This...

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Mar 18, 20223 min read

#memadeshade February Winner

Pops of colour are much needed as we finally start to leave the winter behind and this month's #memadeshade winner does not disappoint!...

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Mar 2, 20224 min read

DIY Tutorial - Parchment Fluted Lampshade

Making your own lampshades means the sky is your limit in terms of the materials, design and shape you opt for and today's Parchment...

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Feb 24, 20224 min read

#memadeshade January 2022 winner

Entering her first hard lampshade into our #memadeshade competition, January's winner, Amie of @tea_and _the _radio chose a vibrant...

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Feb 8, 20223 min read

New Product - Less Rigid Stick It Lampshade Making PVC

Always looking to create new and original lampshade making products that inspire our customers, Less Rigid Stick It Lampshade Making PVC...

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Nov 16, 20214 min read

#memadeshade October winner

We're thrilled that this month's #memadeshade winner is @bridget9696, who has been a regular in our 'Most Liked shades' throughout our...

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Oct 22, 20213 min read

#memadeshade September winner

As the autumn rolls in your #memadeshades keep coming and we've loved browsing through September's entries. As well as a source of pure...

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Sep 15, 20215 min read

#memadeshade August winner

With summer in full swing, sunshine has not stopped play, or lampshade making to be more precise! So, it seems very fitting that August's...

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Aug 25, 20214 min read

#memadeshade July winner

It's great when you make or find a shade that fits all seasons, brightens up a corner and adds a touch of sophistication to your home...

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Jul 22, 20214 min read

Top 4 products to secure a lampshade seam

We often ask our lampshade makers ‘what’s your favourite part of making a lampshade?’ and more often than not it’s when the lampshade...

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Jul 8, 20214 min read

#memadeshade June winner

As we surpass the 4,000 entries mark, our #memadeshade Instagram competition goes from strength to strength and we'd like to say a huge...

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Jun 18, 20213 min read

Creative Ideas for using Clear Stick It Lampshade Making PVC

Customers who regularly make our lampshade making kits or create their own bespoke lampshade will be very familiar with our Stick It...

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Jun 10, 20214 min read

#memadeshade May winner

The glorious weather has arrived adding a bright, light feeling to our days and as usual, we've been inundated with plenty of glorious...

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Jun 8, 20213 min read

Promote your Lampshade Making Workshop with Dannells

With indoor get togethers now possible we're so pleased that Lampshade Making Workshops can start to take place and you can share your...

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May 21, 20213 min read

5 reasons to make a DIY lampshade

Yey! You've found us and now you know you can make your own lampshades with our Lampshade Making Kits, you might be asking yourself why...

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May 20, 20214 min read

#memadeshade April winner

April has already been and gone (where did that month go?) and we hope you've been making the most of the new outdoor rules? It clearly...

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Apr 15, 20214 min read

#memadeshade March winner

As another month flies by, it's time to announce March's #memadeshade winner from our Instagram competition entries. This month was...

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Mar 9, 20213 min read

#memadeshade February Winner

The nights are already lighter and there is a feeling of optimism in the air. We hope you're all feeling a little lighter and brighter...

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