Wowee , did I hit the jackpot today or what?  Yes indeedy!  I always forget about this little thrift store run by the 7th Day Adventists until I’m driving past it on a Saturday when they are closed.  But not today.  My original plan was to go check out the large Goodwill when I [...]

It was a couple of years ago on a cold, dreary, winter weekend afternoon that I was looking for a way to create my own unique lamps.  After much trial and error, I’ve refined my process. Making the paper is my favorite part.  Now, I’m not talking about paper pulp type making paper.  It’s more [...]

1. Rubber Stamp a pattern or design.  Use a  bold graphic centered in a square panel for a contemporary flair or try a smaller pattern around the bottom edge of a round shade as a border. 2. Stencil a monogram.  Place two matching shades on lamps that are similar in shape or color.  These look especially nice [...]