We're finally at the end of what can only be described as a challenging year and we'd like to say a huge Thank You for your amazing entries to the Dannells #memadeshade Instagram competition, that have kept lampshade making inspiration and creativity flowing throughout the year. With nearly 2,500 entries, not only have you all had a chance of winning, but have helped create a fabulous library of gorgeous lampshades, to help inspire new and existing makers. There really is not

A homemade gift is often the most thoughtful gift and with time to spend in our kitchens cooking up treats this year, sweet treats are the best of all! We’re a huge fan of chocolate at Dannell’s HQ and we’ll not only be making plenty of these rich, chocolatey (and a little bit boozy!) bombs of loveliness for our nearest and dearest, but we’ve also come up with this simple hand-decorated truffle box too. By taking a cardboard Lantern lid and base (cheese box) and a sheet of A3

So if you're a fan of the blog you'll know that we shared this festive project before, well last Christmas actually :), but we loved it so much we wanted to share it again. Hacking our Candle Clip Lampshade Kit to make this clever balloon glass lamp can bring light to your Christmas dinner table in a super creative, and we have to say, expensive looking way. Something about this project says 'hotel chic' and while that might not be an option at the moment, our homes can defin

Channelling the beauty of her home surroundings in Cornwall, Alison Bick's bold and beautiful lampshades certainly pack a punch. Using her talents in graphic design, Alison has created a unique modern floral style that translates perfectly to lampshades, both large and small and as a recent winner of our #memadeshade Instagram competition, she stole the show with her whopping one metre Bird of Paradise shade! We find out more about Alison's inspiration, her approach to lampsh

With plenty of evenings to fill, our duo of DIY mini wreaths are the perfect festive project for the run up to Christmas. Ideal for adorning an internal door, popping on a wall or even using as a table decoration, they're both an easy way to add something handmade to your Christmas decorating using Dannells supplies. Our Boho Raffia and Gold Luxe wreaths take as little time to make, as they take up space and can each be completed in around half an hour. If you're a keen stash

It’s workshop time! After a string of successful LIVE Lampshade Making Kit workshops in #lockdown1 we’re back with a mini festive themed treat! Sam, our Dannells Demonstrator, will show you how to make up one of our festive Lantern Making Kits on You Tube on Friday 4th December at 1.30 pm (UK time) and we'd love to see you there! Our Lantern Making Kits were practically made for the festive season (but can also be used at any time of the year!) and are compact give a rosy gl