So about 6 months ago I decided to redo my room. I got all gung-ho about it and pulled stuff apart and bought various fabrics and such, then....well, nothing. My room has been a mess since. I did finish my blackout curtains, more from necessity than desire, but I've decided the next couple week are going to be dedicated to finishing this project. I haven't done much so far because things never work out quite as I plan, but here's what I've done so far: I recovered two lamps (very pleased w/ the results), designed/measured/calculated supplies necessary for my book cases, hung pictures/mirror/hats/various wall stuff, figured materials needed for my new earring holder, bought everything but the actual lumber for my new bookcases and finished the cover for my comforter to match my new room stuff. I did organize all my plastic tubs of stuff and labeled them. I also loaded up mydesk unit (got bookshelves and desk) in my room, though it does ne
ed to have all the stickers removed (that's what happens when you get something for free, always a catch). I am looking for handles so my dresser and desk unit match, but that is proving trickier than I had hoped due to size of handles and coloring desire. Here are some pictures of my finished lampshades. Like I said, pleased with the results.

This is the biggest lampshade. It started off as a red silk type shade. I am using this fabric (something I've had FOREVER) as the basis for the room. You can't see it well, but it's got this kind of turquoise/teal color in the leaves...that's the color of my curtains and some of the pillows. Comforter cover is that deep rose color.

This is a smaller lampshade (bedside table size). The color worked with the room theme, so I just applied some trim (super fun) and cut out some of the leaves and flowers from scraps of the material I had. Then I used fabric paint to trace around and inside the cutouts after glueing them to the shades.
(small lampshade from a different angle)
(another pic of the big lampshade w/ the ribbon I used...still not sure how I feel about that ribbon.)
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