My favorite part of fall (besides cute boots and sweaters!) are the leaves; the colors are just gorgeous! So I decided to turn a plain, boring lampshade into a gorgeous decoupage lampshade with fall leaves!
This project was so quick and easy to do, and now every time we turn the lamp on, we get to see the leaves in fun fall colors!
Decoupage Fall Leaves Lampshade
Here’s what you need: (affiliate links below to the products I used and recommend)
- colored paper
- a Silhouette Cameo or Portrait (or a pair of scissors, if you have awesome cutting skills by hand!)
- decoupage
- a paintbrush
I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut fall leaves out of my colored paper, but you can cut out leaves with scissors if you don’t have a Cameo!
Decoupage is really easy to use; when you want to stick something to something else, just brush some decoupage onto both surfaces, and stick them together! So in this case, brush some decoupage onto your lampshade (no need to cover the whole lampshade, just add the decoupage to a small area about as big as your leaf), brush some more onto the back side of a paper leaf, position the leaf where you want it, and press it onto the lampshade!
Once your leaf is stuck to the lampshade, brush some more decoupage over the top of the entire leaf to really make sure it’s stuck. Don’t worry, it dries completely clear!
Repeat the process to add as many leaves as you want, and you’re done! Let the decoupage dry overnight, and then attach the lampshade to a lamp and enjoy!
Have you started decorating for fall yet?
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Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says
Lovely and so easy to make!
Holly @ McCall Manor says
What a fun easy way to bring a little fall indoors! Great idea!
Carrie says
Very cute I love it!
Stephanie @ Sandpaper and Glue says
awesome idea! 🙂
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
Super cute they look real!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Jessi,
You always bring a creative twist to the challenge and this time is no exception. You made a lovely fall light feature.
Happy creating,
Karen Marie
Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Crystal says
I love it!! The lampshade is so cute!! I love all the colors of the leaves during fall. Pinned 🙂
Meredith @ unOriginalMom says
How clever! I’ve never thought about swapping out a lampshade for seasonal decor! I bet this looks really neat when it’s lit up, too.
Kristy gd says
I am always a fan of sprucing up a lamp shade! Your fall leaves add the perfect amount of interest and seasonality to the shade. Thanks so much for being a part of the silhouette challenge!
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
Cute! I love how these look like falling leaves…inside!