When I was asked to create a project for the Autism Awareness campaign ‘Light It Up Blue’, my immediate thought was I need to incorporate light into my project. I went hunting in my stash and found an old lamp shade that had long lost it luster. I created this DIY ribbon lamp shade, with a few meters of May Arts Ribbon, hot glue, and May Arts silk butterflies, and took my drab shade to fab!
I used 376-1-94 1″grosgrain with a satin edge. I simply ran a bead of hot glue (about 2 inches at a time), pressed the ribbon into it, and pinched it together every 1/2″. I did this overlapping the glued edge to the top. To conceal the top edge, I folded a strip in half and glued it to the outside and inside edge.
To coordinate this Ribbon lamp into my Sweet Little Girls Bedroom I added the May Arts silk butterflies, by layering them and hot gluing the body.
Click here to learn more about the the ‘Light It Up Blue’ day of awareness for Autism. Do you know a person or family living with Autism? Does this day represent anything to you? Please leave a comment at any of the participating blogs along the way for a chance to win a BLUE ribbon prize from May Arts Ribbon. Best of luck!
Charlene says
Lovely!
Claudine says
What a beautiful project for Autism Awareness. Your imagination is boundless, Virginia!
Gail Richard says
So very beautiful to share your creativity for such a worthwhile cause. Thank you!
Jan says
A very pretty lamp, your little girl should love it.
jenscull says
this is just fabulous! I am so impressed with this gorgeous lamp! you have outdone yourself! 🙂
Elisa says
And I LOVE the colour of this shade! May your project bring light for those who need support!
by belle says
I love what you did with this lampshade!!! Gorgeous.
Kristine Kubitz Fossmeyer says
GORGEOUS!!!! Love it!
Katie Adams says
I love your lamp! It is gorgeous! I would love for you to share this on my weekly link party Blog Stalking Thursday. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy Penney @ Sparkles And A Stove says
Virginia, it’s a beautiful project for a beautiful cause! Sharing on FB and pinning!
Randee S says
What a lucky daughter to get this beautiful lamp shade made by her mother. Thanks for sharing.
Allyn Heald says
LOVE, LOVE, IT!!!! Gonna use this idea in my livingroom! Thank you!
Christina says
This is freaking fantastic!I love it!
Janetta Zeimetz says
Wow! Great project! I love how soft the blue ribbon makes the light! Thanks for sharing and supporting Autism awareness!
NinaN says
Gorgeous!!!! I love it!!!!
bearsmother says
I’ll bet your little girl was thrilled when she saw her new lamp. Great job.
Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) says
What a beautiful lamp shade. Wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing and supporting and joining in.
Miriam Prantner says
This shade is gorgeous! Love it!
Sue D says
Very clever and creative and beautiful project for today.
Debra Poirier says
Great project for a great cause. Thank you
sharon.gullikson@gmail.com says
Your shade looks like something they would sell at my work (Pottery Barn Kids). Very pretty!
Virginia says
Really! thank you, that makes me smile!
Mindi says
So Beautiful! I love it, I may have to try it on my little girls lamp!
natasha poteraj says
What a pretty lamp shade. I like the ruffles. It must give off blue light, too.
Denise Bryant says
Fun lampshade! Love the ruffles and beautiful color!
Pat Y says
Awesome lamp shade. Love the color and the butterflies.
justagirlabby says
How gorgeous! And for such a great cause! I found you at The DIY Dreamer–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Barbara H says
Perfect project to Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness. I like your ribbon choice, very pretty.
Ruth G says
This lampshade is so lovely! With the light off or on it looks wonderful!
My son is on the autism spectrum and while his case is mild he still faces many struggles regularly. It’s so wonderful that all you ribbonistas are raising awareness of something that seems to be becoming more and more common. Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll be pinning your shade for sure!!!
Rufus says
The perfect project for Light It Up Blue! Bet you’ve got one happy little girl!
Lauren says
I so need to make some fun lampshades like this! I might have to do the playroom lamp first as a trial run. Thanks for the fantastic idea.
I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Anita Braddock says
wow how super Stunning. I love the Idea to use the ribbon on the lamp shad its perfect. and the color is perfect. love the added butterfly my favorite. thanks for sharing.
Ann M says
What a fabulous project!!The ribbon makes the lamp look so elegant.
Ava G says
great off the page project and wow, really showcases the ribbon so well
Calinda Goo says
How fun is this lampshade?!!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
This is so beautiful! Feminine and perfect. Love!
rdukes says
The ribbon is just the cutest idea … I’m pinning it! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Project Inspire{d}!
Darlene Gabriel says
This lampshade is stunning – what a wonderful project. The butterflies are gorgeous.
Pam Young says
How beautiful! Great job – I am sure the new lamp will be loved for a long time to come.
Ann Drake says
I love projects that include ribbon and this one is perfect!
sassymodernmom says
Oh how lovely!! You are so talented and this seems the perfect project to help raise awareness!
Samantha @Blissful Domesticity says
I love that lamp! What a great idea.
Chelsea @ For The Love of Cheese says
How CUTE!! Blue is my fave 🙂 I think this is something I will be trying soon!!
gingermommy says
This is so pretty. I never thought about making my lamp shades prettier. Thanks for the tip
Kristie Maynard says
You took that challenge literally and did a beautiful job. TFS!
Lucy E. says
What a gorgeous lamp shade! I love the ruffles.
leslienikulka says
Wow! What a beautiful way to honour Autism Awareness. The light glowing through the ribbon lamp shade represents the “ray of light in hope”. Thank you so much for sharing. Leslie 🙂
Althea says
I discovered your blog using google. I must I am floored by your blog. Keep up the good work.
Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go says
This turned out beautifully! I’m pinning this so I remember it when I redo my girls’ room. And I’m featuring this tonight at my link party!
Melanie Hamilton says
So cute! What a great idea! Just wanted to let you know our blog was a Wow me Wednesday co-host last week and we are featuring your project tomorrow! Please stop by if you have a chance!
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Jill says
What a great project, love the lampsade and great cause to support.
krystie says
Love all the ruffles! Great Tutorial, awesome pics! Thanks
Donna says
First I must say – iLOVE this lamp!! I have 3 children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and they certainly light up my life!
Alissa says
seriously LOVE this Virginia!!!!!
Virginia says
Thanks Alissa!
Michelle says
Thanks so much for the inspiration and know-how! I made a pink ruffled lamp for my new baby girl’s room!