Sunday, July 22, 2012

Ribbons and Bows Lamp Shade

I've seen a lot of re-purposed lamp shade forms in recent years.  I even made a garden cloche with one, but here is a new, more romantic variation.  This form measured 14 wide by 13 tall.  It took 36 yards of 1 1/2 inch ribbon.  Yeah, that's a lot of ribbon, but I love the result.  Cut your strips of ribbon, in this case 39 inches for each strip.  Now string it from the bottom of the shade and tie in a pretty feminine bow at the top.  Repeat until you have circled the shade.  This shade took 24 strips of ribbon.  This one is hanging.  I hung it on the patio to take the photographs.

 So soft and romantic, isn't it?
 I love these bows!  Have a great Sunday everyone, and most of all, stay cool.  Yesterday it was 104 here in sunny Southern California.


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27 comments:

  1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJuly 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful!! and, the color is luscious!!!

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  2. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJuly 22, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    How did you know how much ribbon you would need?

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  3. EllenJuly 22, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    AWESOME Maggie!!!!

    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  4. AnneJuly 22, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    So pretty,soft and feminine <3.Oh my you are having the weather we had.It is only in the 80's here today :-)
    xx
    Anne

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  5. SusieJuly 22, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Your lamp shade looks so romantic..love it. Smiles, Susie

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  6. Vickie @ Ranger 911July 22, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    So pretty and feminine! The color looks like vintage faded pink.

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  7. chateau chicJuly 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Your ribbon shade is so charming! Yummy color.
    Mary Alice

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  8. Wanda @ Just VintageJuly 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Love it!

    I found you through Revival Monday. I adore the roll top! Pinned it, too. Might have to be a little bit of a copy cat on both that and the lamp shade. Now I'm off to see what else you've done!

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  9. miss flibbertigibbetJuly 22, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Simply darling..dahling!! Great addition to any girls boudoir!

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Very pretty, Maggie! You're right !~ that is a lot of ribbon! Such a nice tall shade for this look though. The ribbon itself is just gorgeous.

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  11. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Maggie, I love it! That's a lot of ribbon!

    Carol

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  12. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 23, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Love it! I just pulled a lamp shade from my stash yesterday to do something fun for my daughters too...I think this is a "sign" :) Chat soon, Laurel

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  13. Cathy and Paul @One Creative CoupleJuly 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Wow that is gorgeous. Your blog never disappoints.

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  14. MaureenJuly 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I did a similar one with strips of drop cloth. The ribbon makes it much more feminine though!

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  15. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GJuly 25, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  16. karen@somewhatquirkyJuly 26, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    pretty pretty pretty!

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  17. Honey at 2805July 27, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    The is adorable, Maggie! It's so romantic looking! Now if I could only tie a bow like you can!

    I appreciate you sharing this lovely project at Potpourri Friday!

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  18. Athena at Minerva's GardenJuly 27, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Maggie, what a pretty lampshade! I am definitely going to give this a try! Thank you for sharing it with us, and have a lovely weekend.

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  19. andrea@townandprairieJuly 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    So beautiful...could be for a nursery or shower, too! Love it! I so want to do this! What beautiful inspirational photographs.

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  20. cathy@my1929charmerJuly 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Quite stunning! The color is beautiful and effect elegant. My only problem is that I don't know if I could tie a bow as pretty as you! Crossed my fingers you might share at Sundays' Best party tomorrow night - this is too pretty not to share!

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  21. Barbara JeanJuly 28, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    so beautiful!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  22. PamelaJuly 30, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    So pretty!!!

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  23. cathy@my1929charmerJuly 31, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Every time I see this pretty lampshade I smile and drool. It is so pretty and elegant. Was tickled pink you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – your creativity helped make the party a success!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely - saw your link at Tweak It Tuesday and had to visit. Thanks for sharing the beauty with us.

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  25. Brenda PruittAugust 1, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    How very pretty and feminine! Thanks for joining my first party!
    Brenda

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  26. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 1, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Oh...how pretty!!! Love the color that you used.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  27. The Charm of HomeAugust 2, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    So pretty! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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