I’ve been working on re-vamping my master bedroom. So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon. I purchased a lamp for it, and it has sat on my side table (with the tags still on it!) for two months. I wanted to “fanicify” the shade somehow, and I just couldn’t make up my mind how to do it. But then…I saw this.
{$88.00}
However, I didn’t really see it until I saw this. That’s it! That’s how it needed to be fancified! Thank you, Terra from Mama Says Sew. She gives fantastic directions, but I’ll give you the low-down here as well.
I purchased 1 1/2 yards of burlap for $2.99. Because the shade was so similar in color, I didn’t wrap it beforehand. Looking back now, I wish I would have, but it’s not a big deal. Not that many people tour my master bedroom anyway. 🙂
I folded the burlap in half and used my rotary cutter to cut the strips. Don’t let the ruler fool you. I didn’t measure anything. I just kind of “eyed” each strip, but I did use the ruler to make a straight line. I think they ended up being about 2 1/2 inches.
Per Tessa’s directions, fold the strips in half and iron them down. You will line the folded edge with hot glue and place it on the shade in a squiggly manner.
Do this for about three days, burn your fingers five times, and itch for hours because of all the messy burlap residue.
Once you’re done, you’ll have something like this!
Unfortunately, I don’t think the base is staying this color, but it certainly is pretty! It was just the texture I was looking for, and it only cost $2.99 to do it. Inspiration abounds in blogland, doesn’t it?
Brook says
So cute! I just got new white lampshades for my bedroom and need something to dress them up a little. I was thinking just some ribbon but maybe I'll do this instead.
Anna @ Take the Side Street says
It looks so fab! I love the color of the lamp, too… so I'll close my eyes when you paint it 😉
Michelle says
Love this! And please oh please keep the lamp color.
Rachelle says
Very cute, Miss Thang.. 🙂
My lamps are sitting in my bedroom sans shades too.. Every time I think about buying it I say, "What the heck Rachelle, spend the 30.00 for some stupid shades" but then I always think of something BETTER I want at Target aka bank account drainer. 🙂
Hope you're not getting drenched like us right now in kzoo, have a good week! 🙂
Jennifer @lifecraftsandwhatever says
Gorgeous! Although I might shed a tear when you paint that lamp base, it's gorgeous too!
Prudently Painted Vintage says
Love this! I am kind of burlap crazy right now. Made some curtains and a pillow out of it. It is such a great material isn't it?!
Devonay says
Awesome! I love a beautiful project like this where I can bring out the glue gun instead of a sewing machine!
Lisa says
Love the lamp. I'm the queen of leaving tags on, and burning myself with the hot glue gun. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Cheers,
Lisa x
Sanctuary Home says
Great job! I want one too… You did such a good job…I'm inspired!
Susan : )
http://sanctuaryhomebysusancooke.blogspot.com/
FOUR ALL SEASONS says
Oh how lovely!! What a great addition to your bedroom. Love the corlor of the lamp base also!
Dorie says
Oooooh, I'm soooo doing this! Like tomorrow. And I love the lamp like it is too! That color is fab 🙂
Valerie Jean says
Love this!!! I need to get my hands on a cute base and go for it:) Beautifully done my friend!!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Super cute! And don't worry about the seven years. Decorating is never done!
Alex and Jill says
Love this…so cute!
And I died laughing when I read, "I’ve been working on re-vamping my master bedroom. So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon." HAHAHA! I've been re-vamping my master bedroom as well…for about 6 years.
Maggie says
lovely!!!
Gina says
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Gina
jociegal says
Totally adorable. I love it!
Penny of This-N-That says
I love this, I am getting ready to make some changes in my bedroom, and I love this look. You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing all of your projects. I really enjoy seeing what you are doing.
Penny
Krystal {Blue Ribbon} says
Thats a great idea!! I've been looking for new lamp shades, but this is so nice!! (and much cheaper!!) thanks for the idea!
Linds@ THAT'S SO CUEGLY says
Eeek! That's beautiful!
Miranda says
I LOVE it! What great texture! Thanks for the tutorial. I've been looking for a good way to make over my lampshades in the master and this may just be it. Since it takes so long, I have to wonder if it's worth it….I'm so lazy…But they're so pretty!
" me " says
nice!!!!!
laxsupermom says
Love this project! Your shade turned out beautiful! Love the texture!
"so far it has taken 7 years"
Ha! That's me and my whole house. Are you ever really done? Even when you're done, there's still that little tweak that needs doing. One of the reasons why I've never posted "finished" pics of my kitchen reno that happened nearly 3 yrs ago.
Thanks for sharing.
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
OMG Chris, this is super cute!
Love the color of the lamp 🙂
XXOO
Kristin
Savor Home says
Love this! I am here for the first time via Kristin's comment on her FB page. Lovely blog. It has taken me 3 years to even get the slightest idea of what to do with my bedroom. So it will probably take me 7 or more years to finish it, too. Now I don't feel so bad!Happy Monday!
Mindy says
SO adorable! I love the texture (and the color of the base, actually!)
Carmel @ Our Fifth House says
Oh that is sooo pretty! LOVE it!
Bossy Betty says
So Cool! Great job! I am inspired!
alimoll says
It looks just fabulous! I want to try this…but I'm chicken! 🙂
Stacy@{share and remember} says
That looks really awesome!
Ariadna says
Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it!!!!!!!!!
Kiss
http://alittlebitofeverthingsometimes.blogspot.com/
Courtana says
Too cool, actually love the color that the lamp is right now, but look forward to seeing it updated, too!
lemondropdreams says
Very cute! DO NOT touch the lamp, it's sooo pretty the way it is!
lemondropdreams says
Very cute! DO NOT touch the lamp, it's sooo pretty the way it is!
Mom of 2 Cuties @ Sprinkles of Joy and Laughter says
Darling!!
Michelle L. says
I love, love that lamp base! The color is my favorite! I need one just like it for my room. Can you please tell me where you got it? Thank you!
~Mommy+Me~ says
Another cute idea. I don't know if I'd have the patience to do it though. You always have such great ideas to share.
I am hosting a giveaway party if you want to stop over!
http://mamasgrl00.blogspot.com/
tale of many cities says
yes indeed, and i'm so happy it does! such inspiring folks to learn from and share with! great job on the lampshade!! 🙂
Jen-CraftOManiac says
Flipping AH-MAZING… and don't change the base color, its so perfect, and gorg. You had me laughing at the itch part, I get it totally. Wonderful DIY project. winks-jen
Heather says
That is just gorgeous! I sure wish I was that crafty!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Heather
http://www.realhousewifega.com
http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com
Barb says
Wow Chris! I REALLY REALLY like this. Great job!!! I got a little confused on how you glued it, but will ask you later. Love Mom
Traci@ Beneath My Heart says
I saw that post too and loved that lamp shade. So glad you tried it. It looks great!!! 🙂
xoxo
Delightful Order says
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DaNita
Jamie says
I love the base color! The shade looks great.
Lisa's Creative Home says
Very neat idea. Its so funky! I have a lamp I have been thinking about redoing the shade. I will have to keep this one in mind. So cool!
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
WOW is this ever great! I love the ruffly look. amazing
http://itsybitsypaper.blogspot.com
Bella Storia says
The shade looks awesome! I'm going to have to try the ruffle thing. But please!!! Don't change the color of the base. It's such a pretty blue! Don't do it! Turquoise lovers everywhere will weep!
Jennifer says
Wow! Amazing what some time, a glue gun and $2.99 can do. I love the texture this adds!
Brandy and Fam says
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I have an angled shade I wanted to do something with. I'll have to play with it and see if this technique would work. Thanks SO MUCH for the tips.
Sommer says
I'm LOVING this! I've seen all over blog land this week and I want to make one sooo bad! Your poor fingers lol. I would be delighted if you would share this at my VIP party today as well.
Fabulous work!
http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/02/hows-it-hangin.html
Sommer
House Sweet Home says
I absolutely love this! I am going to have to find a lampshade in my home that needs this. It's beautiful! And I completely understand as well about the burlap! I will itch for hours but it will be so worth it!
Kristen says
Gorgeous! And I, too, love the color of the lamp base!
CherishedHearts Vintage says
This is gorgeous! For this, I would pick up an iron. I hate to iron!
Thank you for sharing.
The Scrappy Housewife says
That is GORGEOUS! I love it. Found you viaThrifty Decor Chick.
Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living says
Very cute! Love the color of the lamp with the texture of the shade.
allenaim photography and design says
never seen anything like this – love it!
Lucy Designs says
that is gorgeous… I'm going to have to try this!
Something Nice and Pretty says
Love the lamp and especially the shade! I'd love to try this because it is really unique!
Rondell
service says
Love it, so cute! Do you think it would work with a fabric or ribbon that is not burlap? I'd love to add some color using this technique. Great job! 🙂
Jen T says
I have done 3 from your tutorial and LOVE LOVE them! Mom saw mine and wanted lampshades done too! Burlap & hot glue is a hot mess but SO worth it. Thank you for sharing! JenT
Jessie says
LOVE this lampshade! I'm going to have to create a room that needs this:)
Jeanee says
So cool!
I featured your DIY on my blog.
http://blog.shopdirtylaundry.com/posts/2011/3/11/10-the-dirty.html
THANKS!
~ Jeanee
blog.shopdirtylaundry.com
Krystal {Blue Ribbon} says
Loved your lamp so much (and Mama Says Sew!) that I painted mine! I was also going to try the lampshade, but not sure I need it anymore now that the lamps have some life!
http://blueribbonstudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-i-spent-my-sunday.html
Andrea B says
I think it is adorable! I like the blue, but that's just me. This ia very inspiring project. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
COFFEE. CLEAN. CUPCAKE. says
OOOHHHH!! This is amazing! Truly! I LOVE it!! What an inspiration! I am in desperate need of new lampshades! And I think I will look no further! Thank you!
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
Simply stunning. This one's going in my favorite idea folder for sure! Funny…because I have been revamping my master for years too! I figured by time I finish it times will change and everything will be outdated and I'll start all over..LOL
HeathahLee says
LOVE! Will think about this redo when we paint in our master bedroom. : )
katy says
very nice! love it
melissa says
This looks fabulous! I will be doing the same thing to my daughters lamp in her room.
Chris says
I’m so glad, Melissa! It’s a fun shade, no?
Leanne says
“So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon. ” heehee… . ditto here. But I think I am finally getting somewhere with my living room. I am working on a photo gallery wall right now but as soon as that is finished I have two lamp shades that are going to look similar to this. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
Alisha Duncan says
Yes, indeed, so much inspiration in blogland!!! Thanks for sharing.
sarah says
That is so great! i will be going to the fabric store tomorrow to start my new lampshades! thanks
Grace says
Found your lampshade on pinterest..love it!! Was curious where you got the burlap, since it doesn’t look loike the normal burlap where I live ( brown and too loose & rough). Yours seems more the linen like burlap.
Grace
sweetdesignsky.blogspot.com
Chris says
Great question, Grace. It is in fact the ol’ “regular” burlap. However, I think I found this either at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn’s. It is a lighter shade of it, but it’s still just burlap. Thank you for stopping by!
Grace says
Wow..it certainly doesn’t look like it..Thanks for the info…
Melissa says
Great Job Chris…I am still chuckling to myself…you have a great sense of humor.
I would love to do this for my daughters room…I think this may be something that I can do…burnt fingers included:)
wendy ewurummm says
Hey Chris. I love your blog and that lamp colour is just beautiful. i’ll be doing this pronto.
Petals Daye says
Can’t wait to do this, thanks for the great pictures. I also really like the lamp base Correction, I LOVE the lamp base!
Laura says
Love this! I love the lamp base too! I see it’s from awhile back, but where in the world did you get that from?!?! It’s beautiful!!
Kenzie says
I am playing on making this for my room but I need a lamp to do it! Where did you get your lamp???? I just looove it but I cant find it anywhere! If anyone can tell me where to find it, it would be a huge help! Thanks!
Kenzie says
Oops. *planning* 🙂
Kathy says
I’m just curious, if anyone knows the answer. When you use glue sticks on a lamp shade, will it not come loose when the light has been on for a while and it gets hot?
ginette g says
This is genius!
I absolutely LOVE it!
Will keep it in mind, and I assure you, I will use the basic idea and run with it… already have an idea swimming through my mind…
Thank you!!!