As part of the ongoing cleanup process here on Tipnut, I decided to remove the DIY Lighting category and organize all projects in that section into one handy sheet so nothing’s lost. There are a couple new ones added to the list and I’ll be keeping my eyes out for more goodies.
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Pretty Doily Filters: Turn an old lace tablecloth into a pretty light filter! LED lights are positioned in glass jars or fixtures then covered with a piece of lace (no worries about lit candles!).
Spring Bloom Flowers: The blossoms are made from the bottom of clear plastic soda bottles. There are a few steps involved in making these but nothing too complicated.
colorbuzz.valsparblog.com
rufflesandstuff.com
Pom-Pom: All you need for materials: tulle in the color of your choice, microwave plate covers (cheap at the dollar store) & a strand of white twinkle lights.
Pretty Paper: Transform ordinary paper lanterns with fabric scraps, acrylic paint, Mod Podge and ribbons or lace.
greenweddingshoes.com
countryliving.com
Teapot Base: A lovely way to use pretty, mismatched china pieces, you’ll need self-hardening clay, socket-and-cord unit, lamp harp and glue.
Whirl-It: You cover a balloon with Vaseline then saturate yarn with some strong wallpaper glue and apply it to the balloon “whirly-style”. Once the yarn is dry, pop the balloon, insert the lightbulb and hang.
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curbly.com
Sham-Delier: Create a decorative light feature using flexible plastic chopping boards (cut into the shape of a chandelier) and tea lights. Free pdf template available.
Sewing Pattern Twinkles: This is a nice decorative touch to give soft light and a pretty pick-me-up to any room (and a creative way to repurpose old sewing patterns).
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ashleyannphotography.com
Photos: How gorgeous! Use photos or other designs/words for the collage.
Doily: Made by applying lace doilies to a blown up balloon using wallpaper glue, allow to dry and attach a cord and lamp fitting.
dosfamily.com
matsutakeblog.blogspot.com
Moroccan Jar: Transform spaghetti jars with gold dimensional paint and glass paint, pop a candle inside and wow! so pretty when lit up at night!
Beaded Chandelier: Made with beaded necklaces, a metal hanging garden basket, thin-gauge wire, pendant light kit and a few other supplies.
sawdustandpaperscraps.com
thethriftyabode.blogspot.com
Pottery Barn/West Elm Knock-Off: You’ll need a large glass vase or jug, a ceramic cutting drill bit, a lamp kit and a lampshade to make this gorgeous lamp.
Folded Paper: Medium to heavyweight paper, double sided tape and fire retardant spray are used in this project, can also be set over a glass candle as a luminaria.
yasutomo.com
beachvintage.blogspot.com
Recovering Shades: Learn how to recover a lampshade with decorative fabric, decorative trim and spray adhesive.
Trellis: 1/4″ or 1/2″ grosgrain ribbon is used to make a criss-cross trellis pattern around a plain white lampshade (attached with a hot glue gun).
caitlinwilsondesign.blogspot.com
mama-says-sew.blogspot.com
Ruffled Burlap: Strips of burlap are folded then glued onto lampshade with a wavy, ruffled pattern.
Lace: A cheap lampshade is made lovely with a piece of lace, dye (mixed with water) and a sponge brush.
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bhg.com
Sewing Pattern: Here’s a neat idea for the craft room, a lampshade is covered with pattern tissue (using spray adhesive) and embellished with rickrack and metal snap pieces.
Origami Balloon: Colorful squares of 9×9 paper are folded into origami balloons that are then used to cover a string of low-wattage bulbs.
frolic-blog.com
familycircle.com
Aluminum: Made with decorative aluminum sheets, 20-gauge wire and Krylon black primer, aluminum is shaped around cylindrical containers and secured in place with twisted wire.
Glamorous With Plastic Bottles: A neat DIY transforming a plain lampstand with plastic soda bottles, duct tape and spray paint.
matsutakeblog.blogspot.com
shine.yahoo.com
Wire Frame & Fabric: Make charming one-of-a-kind shades with a wire frame, ribbon, fabric, styrene and a few basic supplies.
Cherry Blossom: Learn how to transform a rice paper japanese lantern with some watercolor paint and faux cherry blossoms.
pearandthebabes.blogspot.com
sunset.com
Stenciled: A design is cut from rice paper (template included) then attached to a shade with spray adhesive.
Simple Slipcover: Here’s an easy way to cover shades and they can be frequently changed and washed as needed.
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down---to---earth.blogspot.com
Olive Oil: This oil lamp is a little different since it’s filled half with water and half with olive oil (you can use other oils too). Great project for emergency lighting!
Wine Bottle: You’ll need a drill, safety glasses & gloves, a glass drill bit, masking tape and a strand of Christmas lights to make this project.
witandwhistle.com
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Cupcake Liners: You’ll need 170 mini pleated paper cupcake liners, 170 standard-size pleated paper cupcake liners, a lamp-cord kit and bulb, 12-inch-diameter paper lantern and tacky glue to make this cutie.
Woven Wood Veneer: Neat project using strips of wood veneer and a HEMMA Ikea light.
poppytalk.blogspot.com
viewalongtheway.com
Cordless How-To: Tutorial showing how to make any corded lamp battery powered.
These items presented here are very beautiful, thumbs up for the instructions aswell, I love DIY and prefer making stuff than buying it from the shop if possible. I’m impressed and exited about making one or two of the lamps I saw here.
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These ideas are very wonderful i will be trying a few.
I always expect only best from you,and you deliver again.Thanks always for your wonderful ideas.All the best to you.
These items presented here are very beautiful, thumbs up for the instructions aswell, I love DIY and prefer making stuff than buying it from the shop if possible. I’m impressed and exited about making one or two of the lamps I saw here.