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Bespoke Metal lampshades
The world of lampshades is full of surprises and this is one we came across recently… Excell Metal Spinning Ltd no less! What do they...
Sep 26, 20162 min read


Creating a restful bedside
Exciting news in the Dannells world! We have some wonderful guest blog posts coming up from the incredibly talented Ella Johnston at...
Sep 21, 20163 min read


An insider view from interior designer Susannah Acland
As an Interior Designer, I am always keen to provide my clients with the perfect finishing touches to their scheme. Whichever room in...
Jul 25, 20162 min read


Lampshade designer Kate Hollowood, selected as a finalist for the Etsy UK awards in the new talent c
Vote for Kate! Voting ends on 6th June! Kate handcrafts her lighting to order from her studio in Leamington Spa. The first lampshade...
Jun 3, 20161 min read


New, exciting, easy projects to make in your home!
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May 30, 20161 min read


Solo businesswoman, Lisa Lampshades
My ‘lampshade journey’ has seen me go from an enthusiastic amateur crafter to a solo businesswoman. Although selling is not (and never...
May 9, 20163 min read


Artist spotlight: Claire Hewie and her Scottish craft business, Enchanted Tweed
My aim was to design magical gifts for the home that were handmade and unique. Initially the main seller was my Deluxe Fairy Doors and...
Apr 11, 20162 min read


Lantern kit giveaway
GIVEAWAY Over on our Facebook page! Lantern kit giveaway for THREE lucky winners… Simply head to our Facebook page here and find the...
Apr 5, 20161 min read


How To Make A Shabby Chic Lampshade and Lampbase!
The fab-tastic Claire from the blog Heart hand Made has written this wonderful post on making a deliciously up-cycled, Shabby Chic...
Mar 28, 20161 min read


Amanda Jayne Handmade Designs
I am a mixed media artist based in Yorkshire. I up-cycle vintage textiles and other treasures to create hand stitched art, keepsakes,...
Mar 21, 20162 min read


I made a lampshade, it was so easy!
How easy is it to make a lampshade with a Needcraft lampshade kit? Jo will show you how! We were lucky to meet Jo, fellow blogger and now...
Mar 14, 20161 min read


Lampshade makes and feathered friends
We love hearing from you about your most recent lampshade makes, It makes us soooo happy! These beauties are made by Dena Hellowell and...
Feb 22, 20161 min read


How to make a lampshade- Needcraft lampshade making workshop at CHSI Stitches
Sian Elin www.sianelin.com 20 goodie Bags to give away at our workshops! Learn how to make a lampshade at our workshop This weekend at...
Feb 19, 20161 min read


Bristol’s Old Market Assembly and their handmade lampshades
I see our customers’ lampshades often on my travels around the world and the web and it always gives me a sense of pride to see one of...
Feb 15, 20162 min read


The story of a lampshade designer
Helen, lampshade designer and founder of Moorish Idol found lampshade-making through fabric printing which she began two years’ ago....
Jan 19, 20162 min read


Stamped Tissue Paper Lantern Tutorial
Learn how to make this beautiful hand stamped, paper lantern. Yay! It’s a guest blog post by the wonderfully creative and resourceful Kat...
Dec 21, 20153 min read


Beautiful lighting creation
Isn’t this gorgeous? Hand stamped onto tissue paper and made into a lantern- Bingo! Here and Far is a small business run by friends Kat...
Dec 14, 20151 min read


lampshade making workshops… they’re happening!
The Lampshade Loft If you would like to learn how to make a lampshade, come along and join a lampshade making workshop – I teach in...
Dec 7, 20151 min read


I can and I will with Needcraft handmade lampshade making kits!
Our fab new team member Sam Sterken showed the world at large how to use our Needcraft handmade lampshade making kits live on Hochanda TV...
Nov 30, 20153 min read


Free book giveaway! Get creative and learn a new skill.
How hard are you working? Do you deserve a hard-earned break from all the running around, Christmas preparations, sticking, sewing,...
Nov 23, 20151 min read
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