When I was cleaning out and organizing my attic the other day, I came across this little lamp. I thought...I can do something with this! It was originally black with a basic white shade. The lamp base got a fresh coat of bright white spray paint and the shade is now dressed up with ruffles.
Does this fabric look familiar? It is the same fabric as the pillow that I had on my $5 chair makeover. That pillow was my first ever sewing project. I had intended to make a cute little pillow with ruffles. Once I started sewing, I realized that I should probably stick to the most basic pillow. I now had a bunch of unused ruffles...perfect for my lampshade! 
So Simple! I glued, with a hot glue gun, the ruffles all the way around the base of the shade. 
Then glued two more rows of ruffles on. So simple! I Love it!!! 
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So very cute and perfect solution to dressing up a lamp shade. I love it and the fabric you used. Where did you find such pretty fabric? I can never seem to find anything nice like that around.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Those are adorable! I need to make these!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute lamp revamp! Love the fabric.
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Gail
Very cute and very shabby chic! Martina
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty way to revamp the lamp! So very pretty!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the ruffles!
ReplyDeleteWarm Wishes,
Jodie
Precious! I would smile every time I saw those pink ruffles. :)
ReplyDeleteLove. I admit I will be stealing this idea for the old, new house :) Once I learn to make ruffles...you should probably link it up to a little divine of mine thursday over on my blog!!
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I love it, Emily! I guess those ruffles were just waiting for the right project!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet Emily!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
Very Cute! I have a few lamps I am inspired to fix up now.
ReplyDeleteTOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!
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Well, this is as cute as can be!! Nice job. Thanks for showing us how.
ReplyDeleteEmily this is so cute. I love lamp revamps. I need to redo my daughters since it has these old lady looking jewels hanging around the rim lol. I would love to have you share this at my VIP party today =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/03/vip-party-8.html
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you used. It looks especially nice because of the ruffle design. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo cute! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful afternoon!
Leticia
Oh, I love the ruffles on the lampshade. Great job. Thanks for sharing. Karie
ReplyDeleteLove the ruffles on the lampshade..and of course the fabric is perfect too!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there are lots of other beautiful things in your attic.
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