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Aug 18, 20212 min read

DIY tutorial – Bottle Lamp Adaptor + Lamp Base Upcycle

Our bottle lamp adaptors are a great way of enjoying your favourite spirit and making a table lamp, surely a winning combination? For...

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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 24, 20213 min read

Washi tape clock making kit DIY tutorial

Perfect for personalisation, our range of Needcraft Kits take minimal effort to make but deliver maximum impact. Fantastic for adding...

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Mar 18, 20212 min read

Interiors inspiration: The natural trend

It’s been top of the shops for a couple of years and the trend for natural materials in interiors is definitely here to stay for 2021....

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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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Feb 24, 20213 min read

Lampshade Kit Hack #6 - Starry Night Lampshade + FREE Template PDF

Highlighting our professional cutting service in our last blog post got us thinking that it would be fun to explore a DIY version of the...

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Feb 22, 20212 min read

3 creative services for next level lampshades

Pimping your lampshade is easier than you think. There’s the DIY route, that we all know and love, using one of our lampshade making kits...

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Feb 18, 20213 min read

#memadeshade January Winner

After what can only be described as a very loooong January, #memadeshade is back for 2021! Yey! And we've got off to a great start with...

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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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Jan 21, 20213 min read

Light up your lounge - Floor and Table Lamp Kits

If you’ve never had a virtual wander around our website, you’re missing a trick and plenty of lampshade making products you might not...

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Dec 9, 20205 min read

Meet the Maker - Alison Bick

Channelling the beauty of her home surroundings in Cornwall, Alison Bick's bold and beautiful lampshades certainly pack a punch. Using...

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Oct 21, 20203 min read

Meet the Maker - Jane Ellison Textiles

Meet Jane Ellison, a talented printer who's 'modern retro' screenprinted lampshades are influenced by mid-century design and modern shapes.

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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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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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Sep 10, 20203 min read

#memadeshade August winner

We chat to the winner of our Instagram #memadeshade competition, Alison Bick and show off August's Most Liked shades.

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