Guest blog tutorial provided by Bonnie from Bonnbonn on Etsy.

This is an easy, affordable and beautiful lighting solution that was inspired by Shannon South’s gorgeous upcycled Doily Lamp.

You will need:

1. Flat frame (no ornate carvings or or anything like that, those I usually paint instead). The one I fave here was bought from a dollar store, so it's very simple.
2. Old unwanted magazine, or anything else that has similar size and quality pages.
3. Brush
4. Mod Podge (glossy) or any other similar product.

Steps:

1. Fold and cut paper into strips. Size of strips will depend on the frame, I needed ¾ inch strips for mine (1/16 of a page)


2. Roll strips into tight rolls and make a ton of them. I usually cut strips and roll them while watching TV because it takes a a lot of time.

3. Apply thick layer of Mod Podge to the frame. I usually do it one side at a time to leave less time for the glue to dry.

4. Place rolls of paper on the frame next to one another.

5. After the glue is dry, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the all exposed sides of rolls and frame.

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