Monday, March 21, 2011

lace lampshade





i found this lovely little tutorial here. and i couldn't wait to use up some of my lace scraps and doilies. i have a weakness for these pretties. i absolutely cannot resist picking them up at a garage sale or flea market.



think of the hours spent making some of these pieces. i certainly don't have the patience to create something so tiny and delicate. even here, you can see the gigantic chunky stitches i used for this!

we are on SPRING BREAK this week! what a glorious treat. i am a homebody, and it just makes my heart sing to think that i have 5 whole days to be home. we will be busy, as i am not the only one on spring break, mr. elliott and little miss beatrice are home, too. we've got a matinee planned for this afternoon - mars needs moms??? (it's all about the popcorn for me.)

happy, happy spring, friends!

6 comments:

  1. Hope your week in homeland was grand! Love the Lampshade..........and the base? Love that chunk of wood with the lace, don't you? I wouldn't have thought of that sweet girl. XO

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  2. Just perused your blog and it is oh so lovely. Love the lampshade and oh the bias tape flowers. Kiddos adorable too.....
    Hugs~Hope

    P.S. I did the tussie swap too...sent mine late and haven't received one yet. Yours looks so pretty!! Jennifer was my SB Lil Sis...I love her!!

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  3. Pretty lampshade...but then all of your stuff is pretty! Are you going to Silver Bella? I just saw the price....but some of the classes look good. email me kanac@bellsouth.net

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  4. I am a sucker for doilies too! This is a GREAT way to use and display them. I'm inspired!

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