Creative Inspiration: D.I.Y. Festive Lampshade Tree
I'm not sure if the original intention of this creative DIY project from IKEA's SY - Sincerely Textiles book was for it to be used as a makeshift Christmas Tree, but that's what it looks like to me...so I'm running with it. Wouldn't this be such a fun sculptural statement in a corner. When hung from the ceiling it leaves ample room for Christmas presents underneath...and the wire lends itself perfectly for hanging ornaments, wrapping on garlands, pinning on cards and doodads (like pinecones), or otherwise festooning with holiday merriment. You don't have to use fabric at all if you don't want to. The best part is that lampshades can be found at flea markets and thrift stores for just a few dollars and the creative possibilities are as limitless as your imagination.
Other ideas:
- Spray paint the metal frame in a vivid or metallic color.
- Suspend a cluster of low-heat holiday lights in the middle of your "tree" for a warm glow (use caution if you will be including fabric on your frame, so that it doesn't catch fire).
- Attach layers of cut paper snowflakes or lacy white doilies to the outside of the frame for a delicate look.
Image by Marcus Lawett and SY - Sincerely Textiles.
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| by Ez Monday, November 8, 2010 
Reader Comments (5)
I've been going through all of your posts that past week and finally finished getting to page 275 today! I adore this blog. So inspirational.
very cool-loVe fabric swatches and this is a great way to use them-like a rag rug...
This is definitely a great DIY project!
this is pretty cool, with all the different fabric pieces. i actually have a metal fixture like that one. lovin it. happy autumn <3
I wanna see how it looks when lit :) I think this is an easy DIY lighting project specially for beginners like me. Thanks for sharing!