This DIY tree lampshade is a beautiful craft! This is perfect handmade holiday gift or you can skip the gem stickers to make it a year round decoration for your home!
It’s no secret that I LOVE evergreen crafts! I made these lamps for my mom and mother-in-law for Christmas this year and I wanted to wait to see how they would hold up before I shared it with you all! As you can see in the photos, they still look beautiful months later. The shade of green has lightened just a bit, but still looks very green and tree-like!
I shared one in my Instagram stories about a month ago and many of you wanted to know how to make it, so here is my tutorial. I think you will find that these are extremely easy to make. Sometimes adding just a little detail to something makes all the difference in the world!
With Father’s Day right around the corner, the gem-less version would make a great handmade gift for dad, grandpa or any other special guy in your life!
Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..
Supplies for the Lampshade:
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- Lamp- I used this lamp and like the size and worked well of the craft. Just be aware that this has a USB plug. I own this lamp and this lamp and they are nice options as well!
- Mod Podge- I used the matte version for the lampshade.
- Mod Podge brushes
- Evergreen pieces- I picked some cedar branches from my yard!
- Gemstone Stickers– Try adding these stickers if you want to turn your tree into a Christmas tree!
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Related: Evergreen Lanterns
Here’s How I Made this Tree Lampshade:
Step 1: Gather evergreen pieces.
Head outdoors and collect some branches for your lampshade! I picked different sizes and shapes so I could place them on my lampshade to see which one fits and looks best. These little branches are from our cedar tree.
Step 2: Trim your evergreen pieces.
I trimmed the bottom part of the pieces to make them look more tree-like.
Step 3: Add Mod Podge.
Next, add a layer of Mod Podge on the lampshade. I suggest covering the entire side with Mod Podge because even though I used matte, it still looks a bit shiny when dried.
Step 4: Place evergreen piece on the lampshade.
Arrange your evergreen piece on the layer of Mod Podge. Make sure it is centered and straight!
Step 5: More Mod Podge and let it dry.
Add a liberal layer of Mod Podge over the evergreen piece. The cedar piece is pretty thick and heavy, so it requires quite a bit of Mod Podge. The evergreen piece might pop up throughout the drying process, so you will probably need to check back on it to make sure it’s pressed down against the lampshade. The drying process might take a few hours!
I even laid a pair of scissors on the piece of cedar to make sure it dried flat.
It looked so pretty when finished! I have pictures below of the tree lamp in different settings. The first two pictures show the lampshade with the gem stickers and the third photo shows the lampshade without the gem stickers.
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I hope you enjoy this nature craft as much as I do!
-Tara
