Crafty friday!

I have wanted to make a craft story about knitting for the longest time.
But there was always one big problem.
I can't knit!
So one day I was at H&M and they had all these amazing wool sweaters on sale, so I bought a big bag full of sweaters.
So with the help of my trusty hot glue gun I made a whole story about knitting crafts for all of us that can't knit.
To make this lampshade, cut a large sweater in half along the side seams.
Take off the sleeves, you can use those for something else.
Pull the material around the shade so the fabric meets in the back.
Cut to fit and hot glue in place.
Trim the edges and fold it over the shades edges and secure with a hot glue gun.
You now have a very unique and stylish shade.
Have a fab weekend all!
Photo by Colin Cooke

Comments

[marie, gabrielle]

Good idea, thank you,
very beautiful photo !

[kelly]

love it!!

[Mona]

Takk for tipset - så enkelt så enkelt, men det var det å komme på det ;0)
Så da kan jeg som har strikket en halv genser i hele mitt liv (som ble så stor at den gikk rundt hele meg en og en halv gang), lage masse fine potteskjulere, tekannevarmere, koppholdere - ja hva som helst i strikk! Du er en stor inspirasjon - gleder meg til å følge deg i 2010 også. Mona

[Nela]

Looks great! Fantastic idea :D

[monika/eco-stylista]

Looks fantastic! I could never do this, but it is a great idea!

[Franca]

Dear Paul,

This is a super idea! Love it,

Next Monday my post is about a knitted vase...knitted items give your home such a special and stylish accent!

Thanks Franca

[Sam]

knitting for the non-knitter; such a great idea. love that vase in the background

[Hege]

For en god idé, herlig:)

[stripeydots]

O my, how cute is that sweater lampshade! Well done!

[Sara]

I've been wanting to cover some lampshades.. this is a cute and unique way! But... is it a fire hazard to cover it with such a thick material???

[SaraKate]

Love it! What a creative and fun way to warm up a lampshade!

[suzie from palazzo pizzo]

Ha, how funny !!!
But it need to be an energy saving lamp that does not get too hot, right ?!

[Lillsnörpa - Grönt, Pyssel o Äpplen]

LOVELY!!!

[Charissa - The Gifted Blog]

Lovely. I'm new to your blog and reveling in all the treats for the eye here!

Your project reminds me of a beautiful DIY project on Grey Likes Weddings: http://greylikesweddings.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/diy-wine-wrap/

Maybe that's what you can do with the sleeves!

Charissa
http://www.thegiftedblog.com

[Suzanne]

lovely! what a wonderful idea!

[Julie]

Love it! Do you know...
http://blog.woolandthegang.com/english/
http://www.woolandthegang.com/fr/home.php
A very creative and fashion style!

[walrus studio]

Looks like a fire hazard, but it looks really cool!

[Kitty de Winter]

Thanks for the great idea!
I always say "ooohh, I would like to learn to knit" when I see those beautiful and expensive knitted lampshades. But now I now how to do it...
I like the knitted vase in the background

[Camilla]

Fantastisk! Så utrolig dyktig du er, håper du koser deg masse i jobben :)
Her gir du mange vakre tips og er til stor inspirasjon.

Hilsen en som er ny i bransjen,
Camilla Roald Johansson

www.crj-design.blogspot.com

[Theresa]

You are always thinking outside the box in a good way! I love the concept.

[ann]

simply amazing!

[Shawndra]

Seems like such a simple idea. I dont think it looks like a fire hazard since the opening to the lamp is so wide. I am curious to see how it looks once the light is turned on. Guess Ill have to just try it and see. Thank you.

[hege]

Ditt arbeid er genialt enkelt, og helt enkelt genialt!!!

[Rambles with Reese]

What an awesome idea!! I can't knit and have no interest in it, but I love recycling things, and I will definitely try this with one of my wool sweaters.

Cheers for the great idea!

[Katherine aka. Urban Flea]

what a great idea! so excited about your magazine as well... congrats my dear!

xo katherine aka. urban flea :)
http://www.urbanfleadesign.net