I’m always looking for ways to use book pages. Don’t get me wrong….I LOVE BOOKS! But when you can pick up used books for pennies its just too much fun to tear them apart!
Here’s a super cheap & unique way to make a great “reading” lamp shade. The total for the shade & book cost $0.70 !!
You’ll need an old book, shade, circle cutter, and some Mod Podge.
First tear out a stack of pages. Set your cutter to apox. 4 inches. If you don’t have a circle cutter you could always trace a plastic lid (but the project goes so much fast with it !).
Apply your glue and start to layer. Its important to get your layers lined up & even (found this out the hard way!) That way when it’s lit up there’s a nice pattern.
I started at the bottom & then made a row on the top. Then I moved on to the middle. Depending on the size of the shade will determine how many rows you will need.
That’s it! Place it on your lamp & light it up!!
I really love the pattern & warm light it gives.
19 comments:
Another fabulous idea of yours! It looks great, especially lit up.
Lovely patterns formed with this.
That looks so cool! I have a hideous lamp that my husband won't let me get rid of and I might just do this with the shade :)
This is super!!! Where did you get that circle cutter?
The lamp is super cute - as is the book page apple. I love what the light does to the circles - very graphic.
i love the "vintage" look it gives when the light turns the photos golden. :)
What a cool way to use up pages from old books, I really like the pattern it creates with the light on.
You are one clever girl! I LOVE it!
Linda
Great way to cover up an ugly or old shade. You rock! :)
What a creative idea!
No way! This is too cool! I love it!
I love this! Cutting the pages into circles is such a fun idea!
Really nice. And I love books, too! How is it that you are so creative, but everything looks so classy and sharp? Amazing!
What a cute idea! A lovely reading lamp indeed. :)
Tnx for linking this up at Who Made What? Weekends!
The most beautiful, original, and creative use of book pages I've seen in a long while. I voted for your project over at Naturally Me Creations!
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I voted for this brilliant creation at Naturally me.
So creative and I like the effect of the overlapping circles. Really nice and love the way you have placed the lamp with the red books and that handmade apple.
xxx Monica
Thank you for the response on the circle cutter! I found it yay!!!
I gave you an award on my blog and linked to yours! You are so very creative!!
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Hello I came here from Naturally me creation... your lamp really inspiring... its a great creative idea...very lovely indeed
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Farah
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