Making a Traditional Lampshade

Today I did a workshop in the lovely Makery in Bath, learning how to make a traditional scallop-edged lampshade, here are some pics of the process! I used some vintage Liberty Lawn fabric which I got from the Flea market a couple of weeks ago, and some pale mint bobble trim.

Sewing Machine Table Refurb

Having had this lovely but rather dark sewing machine table (which I inherited from my Nana) in my sitting room for about a year, I decided it was time to take the plunge and paint it a completely different colour! Unsurprisingly the colour was green.

The paint I used was Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Florence. I did 2 coats, then sanded the edges to give the table a distressed look. Then I waxed it using Annie Sloan soft wax, and then it was done! lovely. Now I must figure out the vintage sewing machine and do some sewing! Unfortunately I did manage to paint a bit of the curtains.

 

 

Mother's Day Spring hanging decorations

Lately I have been creating these pretty Mother's Day/Easter/Spring gift hanging decorations. I chose some fabrics and made flowers from then, then decorated the rest of the wreaths using coordinating ribbons, buttons, lace, fabrics and ricrac.

Each decoration measures 20cm (8") in diameter and has a pretty coordinating bow and ribbon attached with which to hang it in your home! They are currently available from my Folksy shop here. If you have an idea of something similar that you would like please do get in touch with me.

 Blue floral wreath

Spring Greens floral wreath

Pink and black floral wreath

Refurbished stool #2

Found another old stool in need of repair, so I transformed it, and all for free since I had the things already :) It has taken so long to finish that the sedum in the background has flowered! Not bad for £2 though.

Old stool

Refurbished prettiness!

Framed Moustache Artwork

My latest creation! This cute little unique framed artwork features a bushy moustache made from shrink plastic, and decorated with fun retro stripes.

The moustache is mounted on a brown kraft paper background and is framed by mountboard. The white wooden frame measures 11cm wide x 10cm high x 3.5cm deep. The moustache itself measures 3.5cm.

This would be an ideal little humorous gift for any male, especially if they're striving for a bushy moustache! Available here in my Love Local shop for £15.

New Lampshades

I have been working hard to create this little collection of lampshades!

I've made a selection of different sizes and patterns with some beautiful fabrics. I've listed details of each Lampshade beneath its photo, so if you're interested in purchasing one please get in touch with me via the link above. All my shades can be used as either a shade for a base or a ceiling pendant, as all the patterns will work equally well either way up.

I'm also happy to take commissions, so if you've got some fabric you would like making into a lovely shade please let me know! Claire :)

 

 

   

 

 Mint Green Medallions Lampshade

made with Metro Dot Medallions fabric in Sky by Cosmo Cricket 

from the Odds and Ends range by Moda.

Diameter 305mm (12") Height 240mm (9 1/2")

 

Green Circles Lampshade

made with Share The Joy fabric in Frosty Green 

by Deb Starin for Moda 

Diameter 255mm (10") Height 180mm (7")

  

Green Ladybugs Lampshade

made with Lady Bugs fabric in Storm by Tula Pink

 Diameter 205mm (8") Height 200mm (7 7/8")

   

Teal Bicycle Lampshade

made with Cruiser fabric from Lucy's Crab Shack range

by Sweetwater for Moda

 Diameter 155mm (6") Height 178mm (7")

 

 

Stripy Lampshade

made with Metro Bias Stripe fabric in by Cosmo Cricket

from the Odds and Ends range by Moda.

 Diameter 230mm (9") Height 250mm (9 7/8")

I made another Lampshade!

Happy New Year!

For my first proper project of 2013 I made another lampshade. I chose a tiny striped green fabric as I just love green and I thought a smallish pattern would look good on this lampshade, and it's always easier when the pattern can go either way up!

Ideal Christmas Presents!

Are you still looking for a Christmas gift for a hard to buy for loved-one? how about an original screen print that hardly anyone else will have!

Here are some of my prints that are still available in my shop, just put one in a frame and it will make a lovely present :)

Pink Christmas Wreath

This is a handmade paper Christmas wreath that I made last week. If you'd like one similar please let me know, I can do different colours to suit your Christmas decorating scheme! Please get in touch if you'd like me to make one for you at cenoble@hotmail.co.uk.

Rainy Day Screen Print

This is my very first screen print that I've done at home! My Rainy day screen print features hand drawn cyan and yellow raindrops overlaid to create 3 different colours, and is printed on A4 paper. If you'd like to purchase one please visit my Folksy shop! 

Soon I shall have a lovely new log cabin shed in which I hope to create lots more lovely Screen prints.

Don't forget you can find out all about my latest creations on my twitter feed and facebook page.

Cutout Books framed artwork

This week I have been busy making a framed piece of work for my colleague and friend Stu for a wedding gift to him and his wife Jo. They both love books so I thought I'd make them a book themed artwork along the same lines as my Butterfly wall art.

I used thick cartridge paper and cut out 9 shapes of opened out books, then I made thin paper pages and glued them behind the cartridge paper books. Next I selected some vintage music sheets with text on them to use as the background. The whole thing was then framed in a deep box frame.

If you'd like me to create a similar piece of wall art for you then please do not hesitate to contact me!