courage to create Xchange

I LOVE this shade. The possibilities are endless. My first impression of it was to paint it and then using a utility knife, cut out different shapes. (Ex. Possibly some retro flowers.) Attach a piece of translucent fabric or a vellum paper on the inside of the shade to soften the design up. Add a low watt bulb and admire.

One more thought and I think I like this one a bit more. Paint the shade the base color of choice. Next, take and draw a floral motif or some other design on the shade using chalk. Step #3 Following the pattern you just drew use different colors of fibers such as yarn, ribbon, or embroidery floss to fill in the pattern you created. Just weave the fibers up and through the openings in the shade. This process may be a bit more timely but the effect would be oh so grande!!