I've been busting at the seams to share the news with you, but I had to wait until it was official. My first episode of "Fancy That" is now running on our local cable TV station. It's been in the works for awhile, but after some delays it's now on the air. I didn't even know that it aired, until I got a phone call from a friend asking for my autograph. I asked "for what"? She told me that while she was preparing dinner with her husband, my face popped up on the TV! What a HOOT. Each monthI will be filming a new episode. It's quite a production. The first episode took about 4 hours to film. Partly because I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing. This episode of "Fancy That" is about taking an ordinary lampshade and making it into something extra-ordinary.
Grab a cup a coffee and watch how easy it is to create a one of a kind lampshade...
Fancy That Episode #1 from Shelby Tv on Vimeo.
(to play double click on arrow to the left. If you would like to enlarge to full screen, click on the box with arrows in the corners to the far right)
Well after watching , I hope you will take one of your lampshades and give it a whole new style.
Here's some photos of the finished lampshade.
I just love the fabric patterns as the light shines through the shade. After I finished the lampshade and took some photos, I had wished that I had done the lampshade for myself. The colors are perfect for my room. I think I have enough fabric to do one for me...
I'll put that on my list of projects to do!
The center fabric I picked up at Hobby Lobby. It was the perfect color for my client's bedroom. I had recently made the window treatments and bedding for her master bedroom. I just happened to mention that the lampshade could use a bit of embellishing. Then I got an idea...Why not recover her lampshade for my fist show?
Great idea.... "Fancy That" !
Here's the other patterned fabric. It is a wonderful gold tone on tone.
The gimp trim and the scalloped trim were found at Jo Ann Fabrics. A bargain at 50% off. I had to special order the beaded trim from one of my vendors.
I think every lamp in my house has a style of beaded trim. I love the way it looks when the lights hit it. It just adds a bit of bling and glamor.
I hope you enjoyed the video and learned a few tips. Don't be nervous to try and recover one of your lampshades. It's easy to do and once your done, you'll be hooked!
I'll be linking this post to some wonderful sites....
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38 comments:
Shut up! I can't believe it ~ congratulations, Sherry! What a beautiful lampshade, too! You made it sound so easy and you were so relaxed. I would have been stumbling all over myself! Good luck and much success with the show!
now THAT is IMPRESSIVE!! i love it & hope you'll share every episode!
congratulations!
Sherry, just watched the whole video and I have to say WoW!! Your look like a pro on tv. The lampshade turned out beautiful. I have always wondered how to do that with the ribs on the lampshade. Now I can do it too! Thanks and congratulations.
Congratulations! That was wonderful!
Wow, I know someone famous...
What a great show I watched the whole thing...you are a good teacher, please keep me on the list for future shows,I would so love to learn your style...I love it..this shade matches my house perfectly...
Congradutlations on your show...!!! and wish you great successes.....
That was WONDERFUL! I can do it, too, now!!
Just awesome girl...loved seeing your New show...how cool is that and you made it so easy looking...Now girl I made victorian lamp shades but mine are all hand sew...take me about 12 hours by the time I wrap the frames which id my base to sew on...Just really Loved this...Good Luck with your new show you'll be great Sherry you have the talent and the looks for it...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Oh I so enjoyed the video! Congrats girl! That is super and you did a wonderful job on it! I love your voice! Works well on television. And the lamp turned out beautifully!
Hugs
SueAnn
That sure looks very impressive! I love it ♥ Yes please share every episode, so I can watch it too ♥
WOW!! Congratulations, how much fun is this!!!
Debby
Sherry,
Oh my goodness! Thanks for the heads up! You did a wonderful job! Good on you!! The shade turned out fab!
smiles, alice
Congratulations! I'm a follower and just want to let you know since you use that beaded trim, I have lots I'm selling out! Contact me if you are interested. I'm selling below wholesale in tons of colors.
P.S. I am NOT trying to sell via the blogs I visit. This just seemed to be a good fit so I mentioned it. Did I explain this right?
FANTASTIC!!! What a great job you did. Reading your post reminded me of how Julia Childs talked about making her first episode of The French Chef in her book My Life in France. Maybe you'll be as big as she was!
I love the lampshade and am now looking at all the shaded in my living room thinking they need some sprucing up. :)
I just loved your tutorial video!! At first I didn't know that it was you. You did a fantastic job creating it and the lamp. I love the colors and fabric you chose. Can't wait to see more!
I just loved your tutorial video!! At first I didn't know that it was you. You did a fantastic job creating it and the lamp. I love the colors and fabric you chose. Can't wait to see more!
Adding my congratulations to the list. How excited you must be to have this opportunity! And the lamp project was wonderful. You did a terrific job, spoke well, explained well so that even a non-crafter could probably attempt this confidently. Great job and I wish you much continued success.
That's just awsome Sherry!! You're a natural on camera. Congrats to your new TV show. Can't wait to view your next project!!!
You are famous!! That's totally cool... I love the lampshades.
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Lori
Super cute!
Look at you! You did great. And I love the lamp. I hope you'll post each show on here for us.
very professional
Bueatiful job and lampshade. Thanks for shareing.. Julian
WOW! You did such a good job of explaining the makeover for the lampshade. You must be so proud. Now I want to make over a lamp shade. Hope we get to see more episodes... Thanks so much. Sally
That was seriously fabulous,Sherry! You gave me all the tools to attempt this one. Wonderful tute! And even lovelier outcome. I really enjoyed this!
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
Sherry, you are a natural on screen!! An amazing tutorial and final result!!
That is so cool! Congratulations. I hope you will post each episode on your blog. Blessings to you!
Congratulations! You did a wonderful job on your TV debut. I hope you post all of your TV projects.
Jane
How fun! Congratulations to you! I wish you every success in your cable show. The lamp shade is just beautiful.
Hi....finally treated myself to enough time to watch the whole video. It was really good. You are a natural for this, Sherry.
Had so much fun the other night. Tried to call you back...you must has been busy. Then I was off after that. I'll be in touch this week.
Do you have a topic picked for the next show?
Love,
Amy
Oh, now you're going to be so famous! I'm so proud for you! Now that lampshade is so beautiful! You've inspired to me togive it a try.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
celebrity in the house!! Congratulations!
Love the lamp shade!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Great! Come see my lampshade makeovers too.!
Oh wow, how cool is that! You are so good on TV! And great project - I am such a visual learner this is so vry helpful.... awesome!
Very cool and congratulations! This couldn't have come at a better time, I just got a little tealight lamp with a very bland shade that needs fixing up. The tutorial was great!
How cool is this. I can't wait to give it a whirl. I have bookmarked this post so I can refer back to it. So glad I stopped by.
Very Cool! Congratulations!That is so neat!
~Liz
P.S. Love the lamp shade!
Hello Sherry, congratulations for the show, Love that pretty lamp revamp!!!
Muchos éxitos.
xoxo
Charo
The fabric looks great--you did an amazing job.
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