Happy Monday everyone! It feels like it has been days since we’ve updated and it doesn’t help that the weekend just flew by! The weather hasn’t been best in Baltimore for most of the week, but yesterday the rain held up and allowed us to fit a few projects into our busy weekend! Why were we so busy? We attended two birthday parties for our younger cousin and “godtwins” (easier than saying twin godchildren-even though I just said it!). And we’re still feeling the effects from those parties! Now I know why I don’t bowl regularly, it is indeed a workout and I think I may have pulled a glute!
Anyway, the project of choice was a lamp. What? No, chair? No dresser? Yes, a lamp sorry to disappoint you all! However, it is a pretty lamp. It started out as a black lamp base as you can see. This makeover involved a few makeovers before we liked the final result.
First, I added some lovely floral fabric to the lampshade to spruce it up. While I LOVE the fabric, it didn’t really fit with the other patterns in the room. It’s a good thing I only taped the fabric to the lampshade, right?
Not to mention, the black was a little too bold for the room! Primer to the rescue! After a coat of primer we spray painted the lamp in Robin’s Egg Blue by Design Masters from Michael’s.
The shade of blue was a lot lighter than we expected, so when all else fails paint it white. Now that the lamp base was white and looking spiffy, we (Milla) decided to take the makeover a step further and cover the lampshade in lace. I blame pinterest for this result, but at least it turned out great. See!
We couldn’t find any hot pink lace at Joann’s so Milla mixed up some textile and craft paint to achieve this custom color and brushed it on the white lace with a foam brush.
This process can get quite messy, especially if you decide to forgo brushing and just use your hands like Milla, or if you have a cat with no respect for diy. But I guess that’s what happens when you block access to his food bowl by having the entire kitchen floor covered in lace and paint! Sorry we didn’t get a picture in our haste to keep Breeze from destroying the project.
We allowed the lace to dry and put it in the dryer for a few minutes to allow the fabric to cure. Covering a lampshade with fabric is a simple process and it’s even easier with a self-adhesive lampshade purchased from Joann’s. So there you have it! After many makeovers we love the final result and you already know where this lamp is going…yes in a girl’s room!
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27 Responses
Omg. I love this. You’ve totally inspired me to create something like this for my mantle!! Thank you!
Sarah recently posted..Music Note Wall Art
Thanks Sarah! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
This a amazingly fab..I love it..Found ya on hop and officially subscribed as a reader
) loving your blog..I’m Marilyn via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com .Hope u can visit sometime…TY..
Aww thanks Marilyn. Glad to have you as a follower. I will head over to your blog later
oh i love the lace lampshade on it! see, together the two of you created the perfect lamp!
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If milla speaks about I didn’t do squat lol. We did fight about it for a little bit. Involved some slamming of the door too but we still love each other and it turned out great!
Thanks for telling the truth Kah. Love you
LOVE usin’ lace as stencils…YUM to your lamp!!
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Thanks a bunch Deborah!
Thanks Deborah!
Bah! Love it! Your photos are fantastic too!
PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on at my blog this week. Come by when you get a chance!
Very cute lamp! *love* the shade
I am visiting from Mod Mix Monday.
Thanks Ricki!!!
Thanks for visit Julia! Ooh a giveaway? We will be sure to check it out
Love the lace! What a great idea. I’m always looking for ideas for my lamp shade.
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Thanks Jaime. Glad we could help.
Oh, my goodness! Such a lovely transformation.
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Thanks SJ
That lamp is gorgeous now! I love how it looks in white and the shade is amazing!
Thanks for stopping by my blog
Come enter my giveaway too.
xoxo
Amanda
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are you getting used to me saying that I adore everything that you link up yet?!?!? Because once again I am in LOVE with this lampshade re-do! It is perfect! anddd I haven’t seen anyone use lace like this before really! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
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Thanks very much Amanda!
Aww Jaime, we appreciate all of your wonderful comments. Glad we could inspire you!
Awesome!! Lovin’ anything lace right now!! You girls are great!
Thanks for linking up to Show & Share!!
AWWW! Amazingly cute. I have had a lamp i want to do something with. Like this idea
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No problem. Thanks for visiting Lesha
Hi there- this is lovely!! What a great idea! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Aww Thanks Courtney. Thanks for hosting