Faux Capiz Shell Chandelier. Pop Top Lampshades. Illuminating Reuse: 15 Recycled Lights and Lamps. Egg cartons, Legos, ballpoint pens, blenders and plastic spoons: these are just a few of the items that have been transformed into awesome light fixtures by creative DIYers.
Why buy new lighting or lamps when you could have a stunning chandelier or lamp that puts junk to good use? These 15 examples of brilliant eco-illumination show just how stylish and fun recycled materials can be – from solar-powered lights and lamp-bookcase two-in-ones to integrated green mouse pad lamps and do-it-yourself bent wood lamps. Cardboard Fairy Lights. Guest post {Marie Darby&8230;diy photo lampshades} & ashleyannphoto... PINTEREST UPDATE: This is a post from 2010.
I do not take custom orders, only the tutorial is available. The lamps have held up wonderfully. As many of you requested, Marie is sharing a little tutorial here on how she made her lampshades. When she made them she was not planning on doing a tutorial for this blog, so be sure to thank her for taking the time to write all this out. Also, for those wondering…Kara will be sharing some tutorials for her book art on her blog soon. Audible gasp.