Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Easy Lampshade Makeover...

As any good blogger will tell you, you ALWAYS take before pictures. Well I forgot to, so you are gonna have to trust me that this sassy little thing was originally a $3 lamp with no shade from a yardsale and that it was the ugliest thing on the East Coast. Think dirty brown wood and brass. BUT, if you do A LOT of sanding, paint it red, and make it a cute shade you end up with a fantastic lamp!
I took a lampshade my Mom gave me years ago. It was just a simple white shade from Bed Bath and Beyond. I added fringe to the top, and ribbon to the bottom.


After a closer look, I decided to cover the cord with red fabric because it needed "something else". (Excuse the fact it is sitting on my kitchen counter. I still have not found just the right place to put this cutie patootie.)
A couple hours and $3 later you have an adorable lamp that is truly unique. This could be so cute in a lot of different spaces. Think primary colors for a little boy's room, or even pink for a little girl's.
I am linking up to ASPTL's DIY Tuesday
DIY Day @ ASPTL
and Reinvented's Trash to Treasure Tuesday. Hope you have a wonderful week and thanks for visiting!
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20 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Holy cow, Mandi, that's adorable! I think it looks great right there on your kitchen counter! :)

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  2. ChristineOctober 13, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    It looks great! Love the red

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  3. SherriOctober 13, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    CUTE lamp! I love the red!

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  4. Natalie MeesterOctober 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    It's adorable Mandi!

    I love the added fringe on top...it just sets it off marvelously!

    Fall Hugs,

    Natalie

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  5. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingOctober 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I’m stopping by from Reinvented DIY Day! Love your lamp it super cute and FUN! I love how your cord cover is thin and not think and bulky like most!

    Also, saw your WW button on your side bar. I’m a WW girl too! I’m going to have to check into that.

    http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com

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  6. Amanda @ Serenity NowOctober 13, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    It looks amazing! I love the cute little ribbons you added. :) Very cute, and very creative! Stopping by from Kimba's party. :)

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  7. LoriOctober 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, my...that is GORGEOUS!! Well done. I love it!!

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  8. CarrieOctober 13, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I love this! You are so creative, Mandi.

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  9. HeidicooOctober 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    oooh, that is really cute!

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  10. bethOctober 13, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Very cute. I love it!! :)

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  11. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingOctober 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Hey Mandi,
    Wanted to pop in and invite you to join in on a challenge I'm hosting over at my blog. Come over and take a look and see if your interested :0)

    http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com

    http://domesticprincessintraining.blogspot.com

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  12. StacieOctober 13, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I love those ribbon loops, a great twist on a lamp re-do.

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  13. LumasisOctober 14, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Mandi,

    Love the makeover. I have been in the lampshade business for 30 years and love to see creativity like yours! Keep the great ideas flowing!

    David Brown
    http://www.BrownsLampshades.com

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  14. Helen McGinnOctober 14, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Stopped by from SITS, lovely lamp! x

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  15. Karen October 14, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Stopping in from SITS.

    Isn't it fun to give new life to something. You did a great job.

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  16. Whitney Caroline DesignsOctober 14, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Mandi,
    This is my first visit to your blog and I just love your lamp makeover! How very fun and creative. I will have to keep checking in to see what other great ideas you come up with!

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  17. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    The ribbon on the bottom is super cute! Maybe I will fancy up my little ones lamp.

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  18. BlueCastleOctober 15, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I love that you covered the cord. That is brilliant. :) Looks really great.

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  19. tales and trialsOctober 16, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Your lamp is so stinkin adorable. LOVE it!! It would fit perfectly in my kitchen with the reds and blacks. I may have to make one my self. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  20. JennyOctober 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Your lamp is too cute!!!

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