Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Shabby Lamp Makeover

During one of our after dinner walks this summer my husband & I noticed one of our neighbors putting a floor lamp out to the road.  Well you know me,  these are my favorite finds.  I was told it still works, they just didn't need it anymore.  I let him know we would gladly take it off his hands.  He was happy to oblige, he always thought it had potential.  I couldn't agree more. 

Here is a picture of it before:

I knew just what I wanted to do :)
I had seen some french paper online that was waiting for the perfect project for an excuse to order it. 


This paper is translucent & would make a perfect lamp shade.  I found it on Etsy, here is the link if you want to check it out for yourself.  I know, the wheels are just spinning aren't they?

I painted the lamp shabby white & stripped the wicker off the lamp shade frame.  Then I waited patiently for the paper to arrive.

I was NOT disappointed!  This paper is lovely.....
I saved the panels of wicker to use for a pattern.


Whew!  With only one roll, I had just enough for this shade.  I cut each panel out, making sure I would have enough to overlap the edges. I used Modge Podge to glue the new panels to the frame. 


Here it is all put back together......



I just love the end result....


It's so pretty when you turn it on. These pictures just don't do it justice.


I even tried taking a picture outside to see if I could get better lighting.


Here it is in my booth, all dolled up for the Holidays.

Well, now I can scratch that one off my "Dreaming about doing" list.  What would you do with this beautiful paper? I would love to hear your ideas.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Check us out on Facebook to see what we're up to.  Enjoy your day,  Dee

9 comments:

  1. I have to go see the paper now you have shown this lovely transformation of the lamp. I bet it will not last long.

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  2. Love this! I'd love it if you'd add it to our link party @ http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/2013/11/its-that-time-again-friday-follow-along.html

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  3. This is awesome! Love the paper you chose. Thanks for sharing, visiting from Miss Mustard Seed.

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  4. WOW! Absolutely GORGEOUS!

    Judi in the UK

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  5. Oh I love this!! It turned out so pretty, what a great idea to use translucent paper! Thank you so much for sharing at Redoux.

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  6. Love it in white! So pretty and that paper is lovely. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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