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Nov 123 min read

Transform Your Lampshades: The Ultimate Guide to Lampshade Diffusers and DIY Diffuser Hacks

Lampshade diffusers are perfect for softening and evenly spreading light from pendant fixtures, creating a warm and inviting ambiance....

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Sep 34 min read

New Product - Square Waste Paper Bin Kit + Tutorial

Meet our NEW Square Waste Paper Bin Making Kit! Follow our step by step tutorial to make your own!

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Apr 235 min read

Tips for Pattern Matching Fabric on Large Lampshades

Making oversized DIY lampshades is a fantastic way of adding statement lighting to your home, or for professional lampshade makers, a way...

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Apr 184 min read

New Product – Scalloped Lampshade Ringset + Tutorial

Thinking of making an on trend DIY lampshade? Look no further than our newest addition to the DIY lampshade world: the Scalloped Ringset!...

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Mar 284 min read

New Product - How to Make a Paper Scalloped Edge Lampshade

Make your own paper scalloped lampshade, with our lampshade products and easy DIY tutorial.

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Mar 285 min read

New Product - How to make a Fabric Scalloped Edge Lampshade

Make stylish fabric lampshade with a bias bound scalloped edge, using our lampshade making supplies and easy DIY tutorial!

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Oct 26, 20234 min read

Bring out the Beautiful Bins - DIY Waste Bin Kit

When is a waste paper bin, not just a waste paper bin? When it’s been made using a fabric you love using a Needcraft Waste Paper Bin Kit!...

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Sep 6, 20235 min read

DIY Tutorial – Cork Sewing Bin Kit #Hack

Our Needcraft Craft Kits already have plenty of creative potential, but we couldn’t resist this transformative Sewing Bin Kit hack,...

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Aug 10, 20235 min read

DIY Tutorial – Parchment Lampshade with Leather Thong Trim

To celebrate our the latest addition to our Lampshade Making Parchment Range - our Cumulus Laminated Parchment - we’ve brought back a...

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Dec 13, 20224 min read

Christmas Lampshade - Star Shaped Frames

We’ll be wishing on a star this Christmas, a star-shaped lampshade that is! Completely unique, our star-shaped frames, together with our...

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Aug 11, 20224 min read

New Lampshade Shape - How to make a Y-Frame Lampshade

New, novel and completely unique, our Y-Frame Lampshade ring set will certainly add a point of difference to your room! A shade like no...

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Jun 2, 20224 min read

Lampshade Hack #8 - Jubillee Ribbon Pinch Pleat Shade

We couldn't let the Platinum Jubilee slip by without celebrating the occasion, so we've taken inspiration from a vintage lampshade style...

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Sep 24, 20214 min read

New Product - Introducing Pleated Lampshade Sleeves

It’s NEW product time and today we’d like to introduce you to our Pleated Lampshade Sleeves which are smart lampshade solution, in more...

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Sep 7, 20214 min read

BEAM - Making lampshades to expand your soft furnishings services

The skill of making bespoke curtains and blinds is not to be underestimated, as many curtain and blind makers will know. From initial...

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Sep 2, 20214 min read

Introducing lampshade diffusers + DIY bespoke fabric diffuser tutorial

'Diffuser' might be a new word for your lampshade lexicon, but they’re a handy addition to your lampshade making materials, enabling you...

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Aug 27, 20213 min read

Introducing Self-Adhesive Textile tape and how to use it

As a follow up to our recent post on our fabulous and creative laminated parchment papers , we’d like to introduce you to their perfect...

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Aug 11, 20214 min read

Lampshade Inspiration - How to use laminated parchments

Parchment lampshades are back! Offering a delicate, soft glow and holding plenty of possibilities for creativity, their natural feel fits...

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Jul 6, 20212 min read

DIY Tutorial - Make and Paint Kit Scribble Sharpie shade

Our Make and Paint Lampshade Making Kits are for exactly what it says on the box, making and painting, but in our quest to try new,...

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Jun 25, 20213 min read

Lampshade Kit Hack #7 – Applying bias tape to a shade

As well as being the creative vehicle for making your bespoke lampshade, our Lampshade Making Kits can be added to with easy #hacks...

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Jan 29, 20214 min read

Lampshade Kit Hack #5 - Happy Holidays Map

Hands up who’s dreaming of a holiday escape? 🙌🏻 We Britons love our holidays - a day by on the beach, playing in the sand and sea...

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