I found this little lamp a while back at a garage sale. I love the style, but it needed a new shade! So I came up with this: (which of course, matches the
curtains!)
The black fabric seemed like it could be a little dark, but when I put it on the lamp and turned it on, the flowers popped out! :) It is just right!
It was a very easy project! I bought a self adhesive lamp shade at Hobby Lobby. And (per instructions) used the cover for a pattern, leaving a bit around the edges to work with.
Here's a tip they don't tell you, but it worked well for me: I started covering it by lining up the center of the shade with the center of the fabric - the seam of the shade facing up, and rolled the shade one way, then the other. It gave it a nice smooth finish - no need to iron!
I then trimmed the excess off the bottom. (The instructions say to glue it under, but it won't be seen anyway.)
And then glued my trims on. I started with this for the top, then decided I wanted a little more for the bottom.
Here is is again: I think it turned out pretty good!
It was an easy project, one that I would definitely do again!
hmmm... come to think of it, I need to straighten that fringe! Any ideas?? :)
Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!! But then, I've always had a thing for red with black and white :) I also have a weakness for hobnail glass. Have you tried spraying the fringe with a water bottle? Not sure if it would work, but it's a thought...
ReplyDeleteHmm.... that's sounds like a good idea!! **runs off to try it**
ReplyDeleteYes! It worked pretty good! Thanks!
ReplyDelete(Now why didn't I think of that?) :)
The lamp is just the right thing for that room. Now go curl up and read a book beside it. I thought the fringe was just blowing in the wind, could have fooled me. Very cute, I may have to try that in the office.
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp and the shade!! I have one of those adhesive shades that I should do something with! Thanks for the inspiration!
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