Adding a little natural element to fall decorating always feels right to me. Pumpkins, feathers, gourds, leaves… it makes for a fabulous fall display, don’t you think? Today I’m partnering up with some fantastic bloggers to share how we incorporate natural elements for fall decorating. As for me? It’s all about the twig lamp shade. Doesn’t it just scream “FALL!”?
This project could not be any easier. It’s more about patience than anything else, but you probably have everything you need without spending a cent.
You’ll need: A lampshade, lots of sticks, some scissors, a hot glue gun & some sticks. That’s it. See, told you it was simple!
Start by gathering sticks, and you’re going to need a bunch of them. Like 100+ I used almost the whole pile you see in the photo. Measure the height of your lampshade, then cut the sticks about an inch longer than the shade is tall, so you’ll have a bit of overhang at the top and bottom.
Unless your shade is already naked, you’re going to want to strip it down. Using scissors, cut away the fabric and pull off all the old trim.
Now let’s start gluing on those sticks. Place the shade on its side, and work your way around the shade.
Just a tiny dab of hot glue on the top and bottom rim of the shade is all you need to hold the sticks on. Glue them on and hold them in place for a few seconds so they will adhere well, then move on to the next stick.
Glue them all around the shade, then you can use a blow dryer to tidy up any hot glue strings – just blow it really well with hot air.
That’s it! This project is so simple, yet so chic. And you’d never guess you can make it for practically nothing!
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Jennifer Rizzo says
September 25, 2013 at 7:28 amI LOVE it Gina! It looks amazing and so rustically cool!!!!
jessica rickman says
September 25, 2013 at 8:21 amProbably going to see one of these at my house by the weekend. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Thistle says
September 25, 2013 at 9:23 amCan I say how much I LOVE this! Seriously! I gasped when I saw the thumbnail yesterday!
Absolutely BRILLIANT!
Happy day to you rock star!
karianne
Beth@Unskinny Boppy says
September 25, 2013 at 9:27 amLove this look, Gina! And dude. I had NO idea about the hot glue/ blowdryer trick. What the what? That’s life changing information right there, my friend. So happy to join you guys on this fun fall decorating challenge! Have a great week!
Cynthia says
September 25, 2013 at 11:19 amGina, this is a pretty lamp! I have lamp shades that need a serious makeover! On my way to visit more of your DIY projects for my home. Thanks, Cynthia
Karen Watson says
September 25, 2013 at 12:18 pmSo cute Gina!! I love it!
Rita says
September 25, 2013 at 12:31 pmI love it! I Have a lampshade frame ready to go too. Love twig projects, love free projects, love lampshade ideas.
Pinned it and will make asap. Thanks!!
Rita
Vanessa says
September 25, 2013 at 3:10 pmThat is fabulous Gina!!! And seriously you rocked my world with the hair dryer tip for hot glue!! The lamp shade is amazing and I can’t wait to make one of my own. So fun being apart of this challenge with you!
Vanessa
Suzanne says
September 26, 2013 at 11:28 pmGina! I’m a new fan and I LOVE your tutorials! You make them so accessible and easy to follow. As a retired technical writer, I really appreciate detail.
Joselyn @The DIY Spot says
October 24, 2013 at 12:27 pmI think it’s perfect for all year around. Beautiful!
Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says
March 8, 2014 at 7:44 amWow, Gina this is fantastic!! I love it and what a perfect way to redo a broken shade! Pinning…
Debbie 🙂
Amanda says
March 17, 2014 at 7:48 amSince Facebook is notorious for not letting page owners know when I tag them, I thought I would stop by myself and let you know I featured this post and my readers loved it! https://www.facebook.com/CraftsbyAmanda/photos/a.353593675216.349539.323548680216/10153936065905217/?type=1&stream_ref=10
Amy @ StowandTellU says
August 9, 2014 at 7:57 amHi Gina. I absolutely LOVE your twig lamp shade and have finally made a similar one. I’m linking back to your post, if that is okay. Thank you so much for the inspiration!! Amy
Sylvia says
November 14, 2014 at 2:01 amHi Gina.
I had pinned this idea for a long time and when we redid our entrance area it was time to use it. Turned out beautifully.
Since I did so many different project during that renovation I decided to blog about them and your idea is my first post. I linked back to your blog as source of inspiration. Hope that is okay with you.
http://ideenpiratin.blogspot.de/2014/11/upcycling-tischlampe.html
Love, Sylvia
Heather says
February 1, 2017 at 6:03 pmLove the look!! I put this together pretty quickly with a more cone shaped lampshade. Used tips of branches to hang a bit longer and wove in some side branches crosswise. It came out great!
There really is no wrong way to let this take form. Thanks for the inspiration!
Gina Luker says
February 3, 2017 at 7:45 amIt sounds awesome Heather! So happy it inspired you 🙂
Joe says
September 4, 2019 at 4:27 pmI made one for my cabin but I painted the shade metal part so it would hide it more oil rubbed bronze and it came out great
Gina Luker says
September 4, 2019 at 4:30 pmThat sounds amazing Joe!
Ruth Mills says
December 18, 2019 at 8:14 amCan the twigs be used on lampshades w/o a metal frame?
Gina Luker says
December 19, 2019 at 10:12 amSure you just wouldn’t have the guide 🙂