Watercolor Lampshades

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  Step 1

  Marabu Graphix Aqua Inks
  Double Stick Foam Tape
  Book Pages
  Decorative Edge Scissors
  Ribbon
  Sewing Machine
  Watercolor Paper
  Adult Coloring Book Pages
  Battery Operated Tea Lights
  Hole Punch

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  Step 2

  1. Print your favorite coloring book pages on heavy watercolor paper
  2. - 5. Fill in the pattern with Graphix Aqua Inks in your favorite colors
  6. Try different patterns for this project
  7. Trace lampshade panels on the watercolored papers using the pattern above
  8. Cut the sides of each panel leaving the top and bottom scallop uncut
  9. Using decorative edge scissors, cut the top and bottom part of each panel
  10. Glue book pages to watercolor paper for other panels
  11. Cut panels from heavy scrapbook paper, too!
  12. Using 1/4" seam allowance, stitch 5 panels into a shade
  *Plain sides touching when you sew
  13. Add book page and scrap book panels in between the watercolored panels
  14. Punch 2 holes at the top
  15. Thread ribbon through the holes
  16. Using double stick tape, secure a tea light to the ribbon inside the shade
  Hang and you're done!

• Step 3

  Watch how to make them here!

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MannelliRosa 13th January 2023

OMG! love this project! so cute so clever, you are the most amazing guy! thanks again for this adorable project Mark, love love love it!
Cheers,

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Lyndal W. · Laidley, Queensland, AU 6th August 2018

Hi Mark, Great tutorial but where is the template please?

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