How Do You Make Lampshades With Butterflies?
Transforming a plain lampshade into a colorful one with lots of pretty fabric butterflies can be an enjoyable project. (Before you know it, you’ll want to put those butterflies on other things as well.) Most of the work here is cutting out the butterflies, but time will pass quickly. Step 1 Choose butterfly fabric with colors that will complement the color scheme of the room where the decorated shade will be used. Carefully cut out many butterflies from the fabric and put them aside; too many for the project is better. Be sure to cut butterflies in different sizes as well as for a nice assortment. Step 2 Decide on the kind of design of butterfly placement on the lampshade. It can be along the bottom and top or simply attached in a random fashion. Visually divide the lampshade in four quarters. Choose a fabric butterfly and apply white glue on the wrong side just inside the edges. Turn it over and press it onto the lampshade where placement is desired. Smooth the fabric down. If necessa
