Designer Lamps from Recycled Drinking Straws

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How novel. Recycle 3000 clear drinking straws, and you can make this wonderful lamp. According to designer Tim Fishlock, it takes 7 days to complete. Like it? Make your own?     The Howto 1. Tim does not give us a clue as to how it’s made other than sharing that he interconnected all straws [...]

Unique Lamps in Paris

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Crochet Lamps Easy DIY project…   One-of-a-Kind Artist Chandelier made from wire, features and found elements (click on the images to see close-ups) Challenging DIY project   Antique Chandeliers Too late to make yourself… Antique is antique.   Vintage Lamp with wrinkled fabric lampshade A flee-market-find.  Great idea. Easy lampshade to make.   All these, [...]

DIY Scrappy Lampshades

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So cute, I wish I would have thought of that. Lindsey of the Pleaded Poppy made this 100% recycled lampshade that is just glorious to look at. This lampshade will befit any room, depending upon fabrics chosen/remnants found in your stash. All you’ll need is scrap fabric and an old lampshade frame.   The lampshade [...]

Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp

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Knitting is not only ‘IN’, its’ ON. It’s as hip as ever, and it’s IN our house. I’ve already shown you it’s ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and [...]