Thursday 11 April 2013

Lampshade making.

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!


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.

fabric decisions

expert tutorial
 We watched the expert at work. She made it look very easy and actually, it was!

Beth, excited about fabric and the Tunnocks Teacake

pretty lampshades

dream bed
 Ta Dah

our finished shades

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

24 comments:

  1. Oh I love it ... and your choice of fabric ... it really complements the base you've used ... what a bargain ... Bee xx

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  2. Love the fabric you have used - looks like you had a great time.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. Looks great and - at the risk of sounding a bit strange - I like Beth's dress too! Bargain workshop x Jane

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  4. Wow ... what a fab shade and it looks so good on that base. Sarah x

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  5. Sounds fabulous and all for 15 quid? Marvellous. Your finished shade is splendid. xx

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  6. What a brilliant deal and your lampshade is perfect on that base.
    Once 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

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  7. You did great :) wish my other half wasn't rabbiting on about music on Tuesdays so I could have a go xxxx

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  8. I love this! I've always wanted to give that a go myself. :0)

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  9. All that for fifteen quid ??? Love your lampshade the fabric is perfect for the retro base.

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  10. Oh my goodness that sounds like so much fun - and only £15!!! I hope they do one in Oxford! I love your lampshade - looks amazing :)

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  11. Bargain and it looks fab too! Must admit, I'm quite liking Beth's dress as well! X

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  12. What 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.

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  13. Oh wow! I love your lamp shades! And that lamp base is so wonderful too! :) Holly

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  14. It'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

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  15. How fab! That's a bargain at £15.00 and your finished result is wonderful. It looks perfect with the wooden base.
    xx

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  16. Love it. Definitely on my "Projects to try" list!

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  17. I love Cath Kidston everything! £15 is a bargain! Must look out for classes in my local store. Lovely lamp shade :)

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  18. Looks 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

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  19. It looks fantastic! What a fantastic day you have had.
    M xxx

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  20. i love love love this!

    good choice on the fabric, i would have made the same choice!

    mezz

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  21. It looks brilliant. I'd love to know how to do this. I wonder if they are running a similar workshop in Leeds... x

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  22. This looks so great! I had no idea CK did these workshops!
    Well done on your brilliant lampshade!
    See you on Sunday at VV :) xxx

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  23. Wish I'd know about that!! Looks like a brilliant workshop and your result is AMAZING!! :D xx

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