Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Old Lamps Made Funky


I found these lamps on KSL a few months ago.  I new I had to have them because I wanted to redo some. So we packed the kids and in the car and drove about 20 minutes to pick them up.  My husband and kids were such good sports.  

The lampshades I had from another set of lamps that I sold at a garage sale.  I used Treehouse Clear Spray Adhesive from Hobby Lobby and used a 40% off coupon.  I never go to Hobby Lobby without a coupon.  I cut the fabric that I purchased from Fabric.com about 1/4 inch bigger on each side so that I could spray the fabric and fold it over the top.  I started along the original seem of the turquoise lampshade and sprayed about 3 inches of fabric at a time to make sure I had no bumps or ripples. I worked my way around to the end where I folded the fabir over a bit, spray glued that together and sprayed glued it down.  I did that same thing along the top of the lamp to have a nice clean edge.

I like LOVE the way it turned out and it took me about 30 minutes to complete.  

The best part is the price!

KSL lamps $20
Fabric I already had about it took less then a yard so about $5
Spray Adhesive $3.50 ( used about 1/4 a can so I can use on many other projects)
Spray Paint was on clearance for $1.50 at Sherwin Williams.  (used about 1/2 a can)
About $15 for a pair of UnIQue FUNKY lamps.



Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Recycled Chandelier's

 I was inspired by Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust and my cousin Kate. I have been wanting to redo my twin girls room for their 3rd birthday. I searched KSL classifieds and found these two chandeliers for about $40 each. I called and offered $30 for both and she accepted. My husband and I packed the kids in the car and drove 40 miles to get them. While we were in Payson,UT we found an old door that I have plans for and will post later.

My husband hung these in our garage from our high storage just to make it easier for me to spray paint.
Primer
I used Krylon Glossy Ballet Slipper and Black.  I am in LOVE with how they turned out and can't wait to see these babies hanging in my girls room and my living room.
Reveal:

I still have big plans in store for this room.  But for now...the light sure makes a big difference. 
 I love it and I love that it cost me less then $20.  I could add some bling but I think I like it plain.


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