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DIY Table Lamp Candles

By Anita 27 Comments

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.

lamp shade template

 

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    February 9, 2017 at 06:24

    Charming!

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  2. Jan says

    February 9, 2017 at 06:32

    Cute and clever!

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  3. Mary Moores says

    February 9, 2017 at 06:36

    Very cute idea. You could use a flameless battery powered tea candle instead of a real one. That would be safer.

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  4. Myrna Kragel says

    February 9, 2017 at 06:45

    What a good idea! Easy, inexpensive, and can be adapted to any style room or space or occasion. I am doing this.

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  5. Barbara says

    February 9, 2017 at 06:49

    I used the battery operated tea lights in mine. Friends thought they were beautiful!

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  6. Norma Middendorf says

    February 9, 2017 at 07:09

    What a cute idea! I have drawers of scrapbook paper.

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  7. Mary-Louise says

    February 9, 2017 at 08:16

    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!

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  8. Candy C says

    February 9, 2017 at 08:26

    Great idea! Thanks

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  9. Kelley Woerther says

    February 9, 2017 at 08:29

    Love it!

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  10. Starr says

    February 9, 2017 at 08:56

    Very cute

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  11. Ginger Valdes says

    February 9, 2017 at 09:19

    Oh you’re just so clever!!! And the paper possibilities are limitless. Good one, Anita!
    Ginger

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  12. Jan Canales says

    February 9, 2017 at 10:34

    With the battery operated votive they would be perfect tucked into bookcases or shelving units. Love the little shade!

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  13. Jan Schouw says

    February 9, 2017 at 10:55

    You are so creative!

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  14. Cynthia says

    February 9, 2017 at 12:47

    So simple! So sweet! Love them…

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  15. Sandra Huntley says

    February 9, 2017 at 15:15

    The gray table with the black leather chair is very becoming, especially with the beautifully stitched pillow in the chair.

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  16. Janet Scafidi says

    February 9, 2017 at 15:21

    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!

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  17. Lauren@SimplyLKJ says

    February 9, 2017 at 16:27

    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.

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  18. Kaycee F says

    February 9, 2017 at 18:49

    What an easy, quick and nice looking DIY! Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Jennifer Holston says

    February 10, 2017 at 07:39

    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.

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  20. Charlene Halverson says

    February 10, 2017 at 15:03

    Love this and will likely give it a try!

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  21. BETTY ASHTON says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:16

    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,

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  22. Christi Sherrill says

    February 14, 2017 at 10:50

    Great idea! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  23. Liz says

    February 17, 2017 at 10:01

    Thanks for the lovely DIY, so much fun to create our own. Your are so creative!

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  24. Marlene Lorie says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:39

    Dear Admin,
    I have visited a lots of site but you are the best that I have ever seen.
    I have also this related site.
    Small Table lamps are the lamps that are very useful for lighting small area. For example if you have a small table and you need to lighten it then you should go for these lamps.

    Best Regards
    Marlene Lorie

    Reply
  25. Penny says

    July 6, 2017 at 13:17

    Lovely — Reminds me of these Wine Glass Lampshades by save-on-crafts! Love your insights and creativity!

    Reply

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