Creative DIY Lampshades: 29 unique projects

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These DIY lampshades range from simple to complex, from vintage style to modern, and from quick to involved. 29 unique DIY projects!

One of my favorite Pinterest boards is my Lamp Makeovers board, where I’ve been pinning unique DIYs for both lamp bases as well as lampshades.

You can also read a post here for DIY lamps: 10 Unique Lamp Makeovers.

And today I’m sharing . . .

29 Creative Lampshade DIYS!

These lampshade transformations range from quick to time-consuming, from simple to complex, and from vintage style to modern. I’ve chosen these DIYs to highlight the diverse array of materials you can use for your own lampshade creations!

Burlap . . .

Burlap Lampshade | Creative Dominican

Paint Sticks . . .

Paint Stick Lampshade | Serendipity Refined

Spray Paint and Lace . . .

Spray Painted Lace Lampshade | Add Some Paint via Stay-at-home Artist

Balsa Wood . . .

Balsa Wood Lampshade | Pomp and Circumstance

Ribbon . . .

Lampshade Renovation with Ribbon | Daisy Mae Belle

Old Sweater . . .

Old Sweater Lampshade | Redhead Can Decorate

Maps . . .

Lampshade Revamp Using Maps | Silver Boxes

Paint Chips . . .

Paint Chip Lampshade | Too Much Time On My Hands

Fabric and Ribbon . . .

Fabric and Ribbon Lampshade | Seven Thirty Three

Gilding and Stencils . . .

Gilded Reverse Stencil Lampshade | Eclectically Vintage

Pom Poms . . .

Pom Pom Lampshade | Uncommon Designs

Colorful Rope vertically . . .

Colorful Rope Lampshade | Blog A La Cart

Vintage French Graphics and a Sharpie . . .

French Vintage Graphic Lampshade | Young Wifey’s Blog

Potato Sack . . .

Potato Sack Lampshade | A Little Piece of Heaven

Paint . . .

Painted Lampshade | The Creek Line House

Fabric Scraps . . .

Scrappy Lampshade | The Pleated Poppy

Vintage Doilies . . .

Vintage Doily Lampshade | Maize Hutton

Glitter . . .

Glitter Lampshade | Stars for Streetlights

Vintage Luggage Tags . . .

Vintage Luggage Tags Lampshade | Too Much Time On My Hands

Natural Rope horizontally . . .

Rope Lampshade | Simple Home Life

T Shirts . . .

T-Shirt Roses Lampshade | Tiffany Windsor

Chalkboard Paint . . .

Chalkboard Paint Lampshade | Eclectically Vintage

Ruffled Ribbon . . .

Ruffled Ribbon Lampshade | Fynes Designs

Dictionary Pages . . .

Book Page Lampshade | Redoux Interiors

Graphic Tissue Paper . . .

Mod Podge and Graphic Tissue Lampshade | Saved By Love Creations

Fabric Transfers . . .

Photo to Fabric Transfer Lampshade | Completely Coastal

Fabric Circles . . .

Scalloped Fabric Lampshade | Kreyv via U Create

Vintage Butterfly Graphics . . .

Vintage Butterfly Graphics Lampshade | Yesterday on Tuesday

Trash Can . . .

Trash Can Lampshade | Plum Doodles

Want to see more? Check out my Lamp Makeovers board on Pinterest. You’ll find an ever-growing collection of both DIY lamp bases and lampshades: pure lamp eye candy just for you!

Happy crafting!