i'm so stuck!

http://www.designsponge.com/2012/08/upholstery-basics-how-to-make-a-lampshade-3.html-
how to make a lampshade.
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/how-to/craft/how-to-make-a-lampshade#comments-top- another website

still not totally sure at what i'm making and hand in is on tuesday.

fabric is being steamed  to make a cushion but i need something on it, to make it interesting. but what?