Laurie Notaro is an author, crafter, and expert at finding a good cocktail. She grew up in Phoenix, but is currently based in Eugene, Oregon. Each week, she’ll be joining us to share a crafting ...

Custom lampshades sure sound like an enticing idea until you see the price tags, so what about customizing them yourself? Start by picking up a standard lamp shade in the dimensions you need—and yes, ...

Nate Berkus has revealed yet another clever design hack for the home, and this time it’s all about how to create your own vintage-inspired table lamps from ceramic vases. The designer and founder of ...

This striking Take-Off lampshade allows people to make their own creative lighting designs. Fifti-Fifti uses a laser to create a fine pattern of perforated stitches in paper, which is easily attached ...

I saw the light. And I saw the price tag. I know, I harp on budget a lot, but my mission and mojo is DIY as much as possible, all while saving on the wallet. I have a thing for lamps. One, because ...

Dollar Tree is full of cheap items worth crafting into cute décor. Want to embrace fairycore in your home? Gather a few ...

Use any digital image in your computer. We turned family vacation shots black and white to give the lamp shade an old-fashioned, sepia-tone look. Measure the sides of the lamp shade and size your ...