I’ve been on the hunt for just the right lamp for my “in the works” craft room/office. Luckily, Salvation Army had just the one I was looking for. Unluckily, it was pretty uhhh…tall.
I knew I was madly in love with the base, so I threw the $8.00 at the lady (thinking I was paying too much), and ran out of the store. I, of course, forgot to take a picture of the shade I bought, but it’s this one from Target. It was #14.99.
After buying the perfect hot pink/purple fabric for the shade and covering the base with approximately 12.3 coats of paint and spray gloss, here she be.
I made the rosettes out of strips of the same fabric and applied them with hot glue. The same hot glue that I believe gave me 2nd degree burns on my finger. I got the idea and tutorial from several different sites. I simply typed in “fabric rosettes”, and the information came pouring at me.
I purchased a bundle of these flowers for $5.00 at Hobby Lobby and stuck them in a small bowl with some iridescent rocks I already had. Since this is essentially my room, I’m taking advantage of making it a little more girly. I’m LOVING it.
It’s certainly not a finished room, but it’s getting there. Until then, I’ll just stare at my new lamp. And the 3cm blister on my finger.
Kerry says
Very cool, or is that hot pink, job! Love it.
Kenzie says
This is so pretty! I love the colors and am swooning over the roses!
decorchick! says
That's beautiful! I need to redo some of our lamps. Love it!
Maggie says
lovely! i want to do this for my daughter's room.
try hand sewing the flowers. for me, it's less painful (unless you stick yourself), faster and doesn't leave hot glue strings.
http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2010/05/tutorial-scrappy-strip-rose.html
Nancy says
Wow, that is one of the most amazing transformations I've seen! That shade and those rosettes are awesome. Good job!
Nancy
Melissa says
LOVE! I mean, really really LOVE!! Too funny that you posted this today – I have been on Etsy much of the weekend devising my own plans for all of the wonderful fabric flower items I keep coming across. Have you seen this seller's stuff? http://www.etsy.com/shop/Frippelous I have big plans for the wreath and the ligthed flower strand in my daughter's "big girl" room. And now she just might have to have a lamp to match. Thank you – you are amazing!
Bananas and Damask Interiors says
AMAZING LAMP!!! So beautiful and perfect for the space.
After you said I won the Modern Bird giveaway…I emailed you. I just wanted to make sure you got the email so I could be in contact with them about my picture!!
Thanks so much
anna kintigh
annakintigh@yahoo.com
Kendra@My Insanity says
LOVE the rosettes on the shade!!! I might have to copy for my daughters' room!
Rhyah - says
Absolutely beautiful! Wishing there was an appropriate place for something like that in my house!
Sandra says
So cute! Sorry to hear about the burnage but I say it was worth it. It turned out adorable.
Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life says
I LOVE that lamp and I want one for my very own.
jen says
WOW.
I wish I wasn't creatively tapped out. Maybe it's all these kids running around, monopolizing all my free time and all my energy.
I'll try a project again in, oh 5 years?
Sparrow's Nest says
SO diggin' it! Especially the rosettes. Got to watch that hot glue though…it'll getcha every time!
Jen M says
When I started reading your post I thought it would be another typical lamp makeover – spray paint the base and put a linen shade on it or something. When I scrolled down and saw the finished lamp I gasped in delight – it's absolutely beautiful! I love the colour, proportions, fabric and the roses. Sweet perefection!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Love it! I am looking to do over a lamp for my guest room/craft room and this is perfect!
Suzanne says
I love it! It's beautiful!
KJ says
This is really great. Love the pink fabric.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Your lamp turned out beautiful, Chris! I love the fabric color you chose for the shade and the rosettes look great on it!
Linda@ Lime in the Coconut says
That is Dynomite! Love it…looks tres chic. It's beauty makes up for the finger…no?
julie says
Absolutely love this lamp and shade! One of my favorite makeovers!
Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says
That is absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
Margie says
Beautiful!!!
livingindomesticity says
Thank you for the inspiration. I've been trying to find just the right lamp in a certain shade of blue for my living room. Now I'm just going to buy whatever I like and make it right! Love your blog!
pk @ Room Remix says
SO cute! I love that lampshade…
willoughbywhimsy says
Now this lovely lady has a stunning hat! Yes, I think we all deserve a spot we can be as girly as we want to be.
One Life Many Journeys says
That lamp shade ROCKS! That takes it to a hole nother level!
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle says
That is so pretty!
Nikki says
It's so pretty and girly!
Stephanie says
You did a great job! I love it.
Angie says
Wow! An amazing job on the flowers! Soak your blister in cold water!
♥ Calamity Anne ♥ says
How absolutely adorable!!!
Jessica says
SO TOTALLY IN LOVE!
Nancy says
I LOVE your lampshade! I think I have just the lamp to do that to.
Barb says
Holy Crap! What a beautiful transformation. Just when I think how much I love your blog and your talents, I LOVE IT MORE….Do you realize how many women you have encouraged to get their fingers burned? HE HE HE. Never saw such a change in a lamp. The roses and colors are perfect. You rock Chris.
Momma to Bug n' Bear says
It's so beautiful! I love it! I got a lamp at SA for $1.00 that I need to redo. You are very inspiring. I'll post soon 🙂
-Desiree
Adventures of a CrAzY LaDy! says
This is ABSOLUTELY adorable! You did a great job!!!
Kelly says
So pretty! I love it!
Leave a Trail... says
FANTASTIC!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
Wow, this turned out amazing! I love the pink and the roses. You'd never know it was the same lamp!
amanda says
Beautiful! You are very talented.
Richella says
Wow, Chris! This is so pretty! Thank you for the inspiration to use a lamp like that. What a transformation!
Can't wait to see your finished room. Take good care of your finger!
Poofy says
Beautiful. So inspirational! I just moved into a new house and am looking for hidden treasures like that one.
MaryRC says
lovely job, ill give you $30 for it… Just Kidding..
Pretty Little Things for Home & Life says
The lamp looks great! The shade with those flowers turned out perfect! Looks more like something you would have paid a fair bit for! Good job!
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
Oh, it looks fabulous!
Kristen says
Ohhhh…this is one of my favorites I think! Love the shade, the color and ok, the whole thing! Sorry about the burn! 🙁
Sandi says
This has to be one of the best before and after project I've seen.
Great job.
Sandi
Stacy@{share and remember} says
So pretty! I love that color of pink & the rosettes. I have a couple of lamps I can't wait to work on!
Kimmy says
Oh that is SOOOO cute!! How adorable! I love the hot pink & rosettes!
circlelinestudio says
Absolutely LOVE it! How fabulous is that….what you do with a few dollars and some fabric never ceases to amaze me.
Melanie says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the lampshade!
Melissa says
Gorgeous!!
Jamie says
oooh! fabulous! you are amazing that you could see the potential in that lamp! my hero! 🙂
glamourpuss says
super fab job on the shade!!
Traci@ Beneath My Heart says
Chris,
That lamp is gorgeous! I love the rosettes. Definitely worth the burnt finger! 🙂 Easy for me to say, right?
Can't wait to see the rest of the room.
Blessings!
Nicole says
Beautiful!
Heather says
What a wonderful way to add a shot of color and creativity! Absolutely love the lamp!!!
Christy says
I LOVE this lamp! I want about six of them in my house. :O)
allthingsjuice says
That looks AMAZING!!!!!
Andrea says
Great vision. I don't think I would have seen it. I love how you totally transformed it.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
I love it. So pretty! Those flowers are the perfect finishing touch!
XOXO
Jen
Amy says
So pretty and girly! I love it!
erinjoy says
I ♥♥♥♥♥ the lamp! Super cute!
twolittletots says
I {heart} that lamp…great job!
Becky says
I LOVE IT!!! I love that you saw the potential under that horrible shade. Great job 🙂
Juggling Thoughts says
That lamp is absolutely adorable! Great work 🙂 I'm thoroughly impressed!
Style Sisters says
Gorgeous re-do!! I love how it turned out. I will look at lamps differently at the thrift stores now! I am hosting a new link up party on my blog Centerpiece Wednesdays and would love to have you participate. Come on over and check out my Memorial Day Table decor…very unique fun things.
Karin 🙂
Cat@BudgetBlonde says
so pretty! I just blogged about a lamp I made pink too @ http://www.budgetblonde.com!!!
Willow Decor says
Chris,
Great job!! No idea how you find the time, especially with school winding down and so many year end activites!! You amaze and inspire me!
xx-Gina
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
I so love this lamp! It's gorgeous! Just as soon as a know a bed bug won't make his home into one of those rosettes, I'll have to make myself one. (Sorry…Im obsessed and can't seem to type one thought without it including the words bed and bug in the sentence.) I love the girly yet sophisticated feel!
abby @ tales and trials says
Your lamp turned out so pretty! I want one. I am always amazed at the power of spraypaint. 🙂
BLJ Graves Studio says
I love your lamp. The pink is so pretty.
Leigha says
Oh my amazing!!! I cannot wait to explore your blog.
P.S. Thank you for your sweet comment on my guest post at The Shiny Pebble. I am gushing!
Ashley @ Little Miss Momma says
This lamp is AMAZING! I want it! In fact, I want one in every color!
pam says
Your lamp looks wonderful, very talented lady.
Sarah says
I love this idea. It would be perfect in my daughter's room.
Jeannette says
I love it! I was just scrolling through and then had to re-read it twice to realize that was your project and not your inspiration. It looks amazing!
zoe says
i love this lampshade! it's gorgeous – i might give it a try in green.
Puanani503 says
I love what you did with the lamp shade! It's lovely:)
Emily S. says
I love the lamp, but I also noticed the framed peg board material in the background. That would be GREAT for a crafting area or even as a jewelry/accessory holder. Did you just repurpose a frame and nail peg board material to the back? That might even be a fun way to hang belts in a closet…
Becca says
You did a fantastic job on that shade! Can I ask you what type of fabric you used? I picked up a couple of lamps on clearance recently. I love the height of the base and the shape of the shade, but the fabric is awful! I found this post on Pinterest when I searched “recover lamp shade.” I’ve never redone a lampshade before, so any pointers you could share would be appreciated!
katie@tulsadetails says
I saw this on Pinterest and I love this idea! I am going to try to do the same thing in my baby’s room. Do you happen to know what kind of paint you used for the lampshade?
Thank you!! Katie