Looking for a fun, fast and easy way to add charm to your table. Here it is! I promised you that I was going to do some simple and inexpensive DIY projects and that is exactly what this is.
Start with a beautiful sheet of paper. I used Craft Smith paper (Garden Party). I couldn’t find it on Amazon, but here’s a link to several papers that they do have. (affiliate link) DECORATIVE PAPER
I played around with the paper to find the right shape for my glass. Then I used that to cut the paper.
Basically, I then formed a lamp shade over the glass. I added a bead of craft glue where the seams overlap. I used paperclips to hold the seams together while the glue dried. As you can see the tealight goes in the glass.
Then I placed the lampshade on the glass. It reminds me of the lamps they put on a restaurant table for two. As you can see I changed my mind about the actual lamp shade size after I marked them. Be sure to erase any extra pencil lines so they don’t show like they do on mine.
I thought these little candle lamps were so charming. Of course it’s a lit candle so use the normal precautions when there is an open flame.
I used a heavy gold metallic and green paper, but you could use a light color if you needed more light. I tried them in several places in my home. I think they would be so pretty on tables if you were having a dinner party, but they are also nice used about anywhere in your home.
They work well in my dark closet for sure.
If you want to make it, you can click on the link below to download my template.
Charming!
Cute and clever!
Very cute idea. You could use a flameless battery powered tea candle instead of a real one. That would be safer.
What a good idea! Easy, inexpensive, and can be adapted to any style room or space or occasion. I am doing this.
I used the battery operated tea lights in mine. Friends thought they were beautiful!
What a cute idea! I have drawers of scrapbook paper.
Anita,
Love the little shade and stopping at Michael’s to get paper today!
I also was hoping you could share the paint color on the closet drawers? I have a bathroom (my husband’s) that I’d love to do the bifolds and wood walls in.
Thank you in advance!
Great idea! Thanks
Love it!
Very cute
Oh you’re just so clever!!! And the paper possibilities are limitless. Good one, Anita!
Ginger
With the battery operated votive they would be perfect tucked into bookcases or shelving units. Love the little shade!
You are so creative!
So simple! So sweet! Love them…
The gray table with the black leather chair is very becoming, especially with the beautifully stitched pillow in the chair.
My daughter made these for a rehearsal dinner. They looked so nice on the tables and were not too high to prohibit conversation. The theme was black and white polka dots, so cute!
Such a creative idea. Years ago, my husband’s boss had an assistant with an eye for design. After seeing him create a stunning tablescape using different glasses with candles for the holiday I became a fan.
What an easy, quick and nice looking DIY! Thank you for sharing.
Those turned out great! I can see a ton of ways to use those! Thanks for sharing the template, that would have been the hardest part for me.
Love this and will likely give it a try!
I’m crazy about this idea! I am running a luncheon for our bowling league on April 18th. So excited to have these on the tables!
Could you tell me what color/brand of paint you used on that desk. I’m looking for a paint that has that old barnwood color to it.
Thank you,
Great idea! Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for the lovely DIY, so much fun to create our own. Your are so creative!
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Lovely — Reminds me of these Wine Glass Lampshades by save-on-crafts! Love your insights and creativity!