Wallpapered Lampshade

If you have vintage 60s or 70s wall paper, here's a great way to show it off. If you don't, you can probably find some "retro" designs. Try the links at the end of this article.

What you need:

• lampshade - fabric or paper work best
• wall covering
• paint - optional
• paintbrushes—foam and bristle
• glue
• scissors
• repositionable spray adhesive
• clear coat acrylic spray

How to:

1. Paint the lampshade if desired and allow to dry overnight.
2. Cut out designs from leftover wall covering or borders, being sure to cut plenty of extra pieces, and decide how to arrange them on the lampshade.
3. Use spray adhesive to temporarily adhere the designs to the lampshade to decide if the design is right.
4. Use craft paper glue to permanently adhere the cutouts to the shade. Allow to dry overnight.
5. Cover the entire shade with an acrylic clear coat to protect it and make it easy to clean.

If you don't have vintage wallpaper, you can try ebay or
http://www.wallpaperfromthe70s.com/.

Still not finding it? Try wrapping paper instead. It's thinner, and a
little harder to handle without ripping, but will look just as good.

—Roxy Boomwinkle