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Eco Lamp video tutorials with Jules of the Haines Collection
Our resident Eco Hero, Jules Haines of the Haines Collection (read all about Jules here) loves a quick easy up-cycled transformation....
Jul 16, 20202 min read


#memadeshade June Winner
It's been another bumper month for our Instagram #memadeshade competition and it seems that staying at home has definitely released some...
Jul 9, 20203 min read


Super Drum Parakeet Shade by Three Bear Prints
If you're looking for a true 'centre piece' shade, Marliese Richmond of Three Bears Prints might just have the answer. In the second of...
Jun 24, 20204 min read


Lampshade Kit Hack #3 – Making a wallpaper lampshade
Our Lampshade kits are not only for beautiful fabrics. Making your own bespoke lampshades from scratch using wallpaper is easy to...
Jun 12, 20204 min read


#memadeshade May winner
May has brought a month of much needed sunshine, but that's not the only light that's been shining! You've wowed us again with your...
Jun 5, 20203 min read


'Bee happy' lampshade with a vinyl interior by Three Bears Prints
First in our series of shade collaborations with Marliese of Three bear Prints is this 'Bee Happy' shade with a vinyl interior.
May 28, 20205 min read


Lampshade kit hack #2 - Rainbow Ribbon shade
If you are venturing out for daily exercise or essential food shopping seeing the array of rainbows emblazoned across the windows of...
May 15, 20203 min read


#memadeshade April Winner
It's been another month of fine #lockdown lampshades, and with more and more of you finding solace in creativity, we've had some...
May 15, 20203 min read


Lampshade kit hack #1 - Folded fabric seam edge tutorial
To elevate your lampshade making we're excited to introduce our new series of lampshade #Hacks that you can apply to our lampshade making...
Apr 9, 20203 min read


#memadeshade March Winner
It's been quite a month hasn't it? But we're pleased to say it hasn't stopped you from making super creative lampshades using our kits...
Apr 7, 20203 min read


#Memadeshade February Winner
We're super excited about how our #memadeshade Instagram competition has captured your imaginations throughout February and we've loved...
Mar 5, 20203 min read


Introducing new DIY lampshade kits
Look no further than Needcraft lampshade kits. Please give a warm welcome to our new Rounded Rectangle and Rounded Square lampshade kits....
Jun 6, 20182 min read


Make a lampshade from a print design
Following the website’s instructions I supplied an image that fitted a 30cm lampshade kit and I was sent a beautiful light and flexible...
May 16, 20182 min read


Make a hand printed lovebird lantern for Valentine’s day
Why not do something special for Valentine’s day that you can enjoy all year round and make a hand printed lovebird lantern? To WIN one a...
Feb 1, 20183 min read


How to make the perfect table lamp
Exciting news! We have teamed up with Karen from Kettle of Fish Designs to bring you an inspiring post showing you how to make a...
May 30, 20174 min read


Take more risks and make what you love!
Busying away in her studio she makes freehand machine embroidered gifts for all ages as well as running workshops teaching her unique...
Mar 13, 20174 min read


How to make a Papershades lampshade
Remember Ros and her fab collage Papershades lampshades? Well, she’s back to tell us exactly how to make your own Papershades....
Jan 9, 20172 min read


Introducing Ros and her Papershades
How was yours? Are you full to the brim with festive cuisine, cracker jokes and a little too much sherry? Well I have something...
Dec 27, 20164 min read


DIY Statement lighting to suit your scheme
As the weather gets chillier, the nights draw in and we’re getting cosy indoors, it’s time to give your home some extra TLC. When the...
Dec 12, 20163 min read


How to upgrade your bedside part 2: Create a clean, serene scene
An aqua inspired palette of blues, greys and whites will give your boudoir a tranquil atmosphere; perfect for when you want to really...
Oct 12, 20161 min read
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