There is nothing nicer and more satisfying than hand making a gift for someone else - especially if that's your Mum or someone you hold dear. These DIY Mini Empire Fairy Light Shades take a couple of hours to make, using basic lampshade making techniques and you can add a personal touch with your choice of fabric scraps and assortment of trims. The result? A pretty and unique Mother's Day gift! To make our Mini Empire Shade template, we used our Lampshade Design Service and i

Clear your mind and get creative - that’s our new mantra. In these unusual times we couldn’t think of anything better than letting your mind focus on making and getting the reward and satisfaction of making something from scratch. Using scraps or fat quarters of pretty spring fabric, off cuts of Stick it lampshade PVC and a few simple steps, you’ll find this mini lampshade garland comes together in no time. It’s even something you could even make with the kids at the weekend