Altered Lampshade Tutorial...using burlap & felt

I have been wanting to alter this lampshade for the longest time.  As you can see in the before picture, it really didn't go with my decor...at all!

One thing that I did learn from this project is to iron out the wrinkles in the burlap before attaching.  I was on a roll and didn't notice until it was all done.  I will have to do some fancy steaming work on it.

I used freezer paper do make my pattern out of.  I cut the beads off first {I will definitely use them later!}.  Then I just drew a line as a rolled the lampshade in a half circle.  I wasn't precise with it, I am sure that there are always better ways of doing everything I do. :)

Once I cut this half circle, I fliped the pattern over and ended up cutting a whole circle out.  I then trimmed the excess off. 

I attached the top first.  Hot glue loves to come through the fibers of the burlap so the clothes pins helped save my fingertips!

I just made a ruffle on top.  {I also finished out the insides with thinner black ribbon, I just didn't include a picture of it}

Cut out 2 in. circles out of felt, whatever color you want.  Then you make a dot of hot glue in the middle and fold one side then the other to form what my son called a "TACO".

Once the hot glue is cooled off, cut in the middle which forms 2 individual pieces for the trim.

Lots of hot gluing!  You just have to make enough for your size of lampshade!

I also made that fabric flower to attach to the top side of the shade...it just needed just a little bit more.

The possibilities are endless...I have several more that I am planning on changin' up soon!!

Enjoy!!!
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