Last night was just brilliant.
My mate Beth had mentioned a lampshade making event at Cath Kidston, Manchester that sounded almost too good to be true. It was a mere snip of a price at 15 pounds, and that included the lampshade kit, ones choice of CK fabric and refreshments. No brainer!
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| kit plus our choice of fabric |
The choosing of fabric was rather tricky, I am sure you would have struggled to choose just one patterned fabric, out of all the CK fabrics. Strangely (but probably not that strange), Beth and I chose the very same fabric.
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| fabric decisions |
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| expert tutorial |
We watched the expert at work. She made it look very easy and actually, it was!
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| Beth, excited about fabric and the Tunnocks Teacake |
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| pretty lampshades |
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| dream bed |
Ta Dah
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| our finished shades |
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| the shade comes home |
I cannot tell you how pleased I am with my finished shade particularly as I have had this gorgeous base hanging around for weeks.
It is one of those things, now I have done one I am keen to make many more.....watch this space.
Look out for any Cath Kidston events, they are something special, and you get to shop!!
Thanks for reading. x
Oh I love it ... and your choice of fabric ... it really complements the base you've used ... what a bargain ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you have used - looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Looks great and - at the risk of sounding a bit strange - I like Beth's dress too! Bargain workshop x Jane
ReplyDeleteWow ... what a fab shade and it looks so good on that base. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous and all for 15 quid? Marvellous. Your finished shade is splendid. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant deal and your lampshade is perfect on that base.
ReplyDeleteOnce you've made some more perhaps you could come and lead a session in the studio and show us all how to do it?? Jo
Bargain! Brilliant shade! :) x
ReplyDeleteYou did great :) wish my other half wasn't rabbiting on about music on Tuesdays so I could have a go xxxx
ReplyDeleteI love this! I've always wanted to give that a go myself. :0)
ReplyDeleteAll that for fifteen quid ??? Love your lampshade the fabric is perfect for the retro base.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that sounds like so much fun - and only £15!!! I hope they do one in Oxford! I love your lampshade - looks amazing :)
ReplyDeleteBargain and it looks fab too! Must admit, I'm quite liking Beth's dress as well! X
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful lamp! The fabric that you have chosen is gorgeous. It's really difficult to find a lamp you like (especially as they can be so expensive) so making your own is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love your lamp shades! And that lamp base is so wonderful too! :) Holly
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing. You chose my favourite CK fabric. And it goes so well on the wooden base - a match made in heaven! Make more, make more, you could sell them. xx
ReplyDeleteHow fab! That's a bargain at £15.00 and your finished result is wonderful. It looks perfect with the wooden base.
ReplyDeletexx
Love it. Definitely on my "Projects to try" list!
ReplyDeleteI love Cath Kidston everything! £15 is a bargain! Must look out for classes in my local store. Lovely lamp shade :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fab! Love the fabric, and your lamp base! just got my copy of Mollie makes through the post and there's a feature on lampshade making
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! What a fantastic day you have had.
ReplyDeleteM xxx
i love love love this!
ReplyDeletegood choice on the fabric, i would have made the same choice!
mezz
It looks brilliant. I'd love to know how to do this. I wonder if they are running a similar workshop in Leeds... x
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great! I had no idea CK did these workshops!
ReplyDeleteWell done on your brilliant lampshade!
See you on Sunday at VV :) xxx
Wish I'd know about that!! Looks like a brilliant workshop and your result is AMAZING!! :D xx
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