If you’ve been to a thrift store recently, you have probably seen a section FULL of old outdated lampshades. What you might not realize is that there are SO many uses for those old, ugly things! 😉
To reuse these shades, they need to have good “bones.” (Check the frame before buying!) The fabric should come off fairly easily and leave you with a fun geometric shape. I have a few that I’ve held onto over the years. I use them mostly to elevate things on tables. But if you search Pinterest for “old lampshades” you find quite a few ways to re-use them.
Most people just either turn them back into a fun lampshade or baskets, but today I thought I would show you how I upcycle lamp shades!
I made a really fun cake stand for FALL and it was SUPER easy. I started with a shorter shade, a screw/washer, and a “slice” of a tree trunk. (Tip: You can get the pieces of wood in the wood working section at most craft stores. They are great for tablescapes!)
To assemble I flipped the shade over onto the piece of wood and drilled a screw through the center hole.
It was literally that easy! 😉
To protect the food, I used a piece of wax paper under the cake.
Isn’t it PERFECT for fall?!?
And if you don’t eat cakes or entertain regularly, it also makes a GREAT plant stand!!
So, what do you think of these Upcycled Lamp Shades??
GREAT idea, Angela. I like the idea of repurposing them for something else. xo Diana
This is seriously genius. Seriously. Love it.
Wow. Really great idea. Love those lampshade skeletons!!
Well, this is a brilliant idea! I have a wedding coming up AND had picked up some old lampshades from a thrift store and was looking for something to do with them. I am totally making this! Thank you!
Thanks!! 🙂
What an excellent suggestion! Kids are inspired and fascinated for a long time by these imaginative jars. I am going to give this a try with my own children because I think that they are straightforward and efficient. I absolutely adore them.
it so woww for your idea
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