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14 hours ago
4 min

Christmas Tutorial – DIY Pleated Paper Lampshade

Pleated paper lampshades are HUGE at the moment, and what better way to make your own version of this hot interior trend, than using a...

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Nov 21
2 min

Needcraft DIY Lantern Making Inspiration for Christmas

No Christmas is complete without the warm glow of a lantern, and today we’re sharing three ways for you to make your own, with a...

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Nov 17
4 min

Christmas DIY Tutorial - How to make a Festive Scandi Snoblomma

Refreshing your Christmas decorations can be an expensive habit, but in today's post we've taken inspiration from the current...

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Nov 10
2 min

#MakeWithDannells September Winner - The Lampshade House

Bringing a welcomed tropical ambiance to the chilly British winter, September’s #makewithdannells winner is this pair of stunning...

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Oct 31
3 min

5 Festive LED lighting ideas to make your home sparkle!

The twinkle of fairy lights is synonymous with the festive season and for Christmas 2023 we’ve expanded our LED light range, to bring you...

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Oct 26
4 min

Bring out the Beautiful Bins - DIY Waste Bin Kit

When is a waste paper bin, not just a waste paper bin? When it’s been made using a fabric you love using a Needcraft Waste Paper Bin Kit!...

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Oct 18
4 min

5 Secrets to Making DIY Lampshades with Thick Fabric

Needcraft Lampshade Making Kits work with many fabrics, but making a DIY Lampshade with thicker fabrics needs a little more consideration.

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Oct 11
5 min

Meet the Maker - Foresters Lampshades

Collector of vintage and antique finds, Louise of Foresters Lampshades turned her hand to making hard lampshades to compliment the...

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Oct 4
3 min

5 DIY Highstreet Lampshade Styles to Make on a Budget

Make your own DIY lampshades to replicate the autumn highstreet trends!

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Sep 26
3 min

3 Ways To Make A DIY fabric lampshade

Learn to make DIY fabric lampshades three ways from scratch

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Sep 19
4 min

#MakeWithDannells August Winner - Bridget Arnold

This month's winner, @bridget9696 has taken our #makewithdannells Instagram competition by storm, with her striking collection of...

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Sep 12
3 min

Meet Dannells at the Autumn shows – Cheshire and Cheltenham

It's that time of year again when the Dannells team pack up the van and travel to trade shows to show new, and experienced customers,...

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Sep 6
5 min

DIY Tutorial – Cork Sewing Bin Kit #Hack

Our Needcraft Craft Kits already have plenty of creative potential, but we couldn’t resist this transformative Sewing Bin Kit hack,...

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Aug 30
4 min

15 Dannells Customer Reviews that will get you Lampshade Making!

We never tire of letting you know what we think of our lampshade making products, but who better to ask for a second opinion? Our...

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Aug 15
3 min

Dannells Library, Resources and Lampshade Courses

Whether you’re making your first or your fiftieth lampshade, our new Dannells Library is packed with learning resources to support your...

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Aug 10
5 min

DIY Tutorial – Parchment Lampshade with Leather Thong Trim

To celebrate our the latest addition to our Lampshade Making Parchment Range - our Cumulus Laminated Parchment - we’ve brought back a...

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Aug 1
2 min

#MakeWithDannells June Winner - @upstyledbygg

Hurray for June's #MakeWithDannells winner - George of @upcycledbygg, who makes lampshades to complement her furniture upcycling...

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Jul 26
4 min

3 Pleated Lampshade Styles to Make Yourself

Soft or rigid, pleated lampshades are the interior design order of the day! Rather than spending money on this must-have home accessory,...

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Jul 21
4 min

Make a Block Printed Lampshade with The Indian Block Print Co + WIN a Lampshade Printing Workshop

Designing and making your own bespoke lampshade just got even more creative! Today, we're happy to be partnering with the talented team...

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Jul 12
3 min

#MakeWithDannells May Winner - Louisa Huntbach

#MakeWithDannells Instagram Competition winner for May 2023, handrawn 20cm lampshade

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Jun 28
3 min

Product Focus - Coloured Fabric Cables for Table and Floor Lamps

Eye-catching, functional and very easy to fit - the perfect description for our E27 Lamp Holders with Coloured Fabric Cables. Pre-wired...

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Jun 21
5 min

Meet the Maker - Jericho Design House

After starting her career in the fashion industry, Anna Proctor of Jericho Design House, turned her talent for print design to interiors,...

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Jun 14
5 min

DIY Tutorial - How to Make a Bespoke Freestanding Table Lamp

Supporting you to make bespoke lampshades is our business and today we want to shout loud about an often overlooked style of DIY lighting...

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May 30
3 min

New Product – Black and Gold Lampshade Ringsets

Take note! Dannells NEW and EXCLUSIVE Black and Gold Drum Lampshade Ringsets have just landed! Specifically designed to elevate your...

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May 23
2 min

NEW Dannells Workshop Directory - Learn to Make Lampshades

Are you keen to learn how to make a bespoke lampshade? Look no further than our NEW Dannells Workshop Directory where you can find expert...

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May 17
3 min

Top 5 Creative Workshop Packs for Group Making

Holding creative workshops is not only sociable and fun but also highly satisfying, as you inspire your students to make and learn! From...

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May 10
5 min

Meet the Maker - The Creative Recycler

Making lampshades that are stunning to look at and completely unique is no mean feat, but Claire Frame of The Creative Recycler has...

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Apr 26
4 min

DIY Tutorial – How to Make a Professional Rattan Lampshade

Adding texture, natural tones and old school simplicity to interiors everywhere, rattan is the hot trend in homewares right now. And we...

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Apr 19
3 min

BEAM – Expand Your Handmade Product Range

Looking to expand your handmade product range? Our fantastic team have used their creative skills and engineering experience to develop...

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Apr 12
4 min

Seeing Double - Double-Sided Lampshade Making

Make your handmade lampshade work twice as hard by ensuring it's not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside too! Our Double...

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