Monday, October 12, 2009

A little lamp makeover

I've been looking for a "real" lamp to put in the boys room, but didn't want to pay much for it.  They currently have one of those little spinny ones that Corban got when he was born, but he still loves it. 

Well, I didn't want it to be total junk even though I didn't really want to spend much on it so when I ran across this little lamp on clearance at Kmart {Martha's brand no less} for only $2.50 I snatched it up. 

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I knew I had leftover paint from the frames I painted for their room so the brassy color wouldn't last long. I then proceeded to find this little lamp shade for only $3.00 at Walmart. $5.50 for a nice little lamp....not too shabby.

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I dressed up the shade with leftover fabric from the valance I made for the boys room and voila....a nice little makeover.



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I made a little star that says "Let your light so shine before men" and attached it with a little ribbon. Love it!

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14 comments:

  1. Nellie's Cozy PlaceOctober 13, 2009 at 10:06:00 AM CDT

    Hi Alisa,
    Love what you did to the lamp.
    It came out really cute, love the
    star you tied on as well.
    Great idea!!
    How are you doing on your Proverbs
    reading?? I read in Proverbs a lot.
    In fact, I try to read it for whatever day of the month it is too. Lot to be learned in that book.
    Have a great day hon,
    Blessings, Nellie

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  2. Mimi@Life At Mimi's HouseOctober 13, 2009 at 12:02:00 PM CDT

    This turned out so cute! Makes you feel great when you can do something on a shoestring that turns out so adorable! Great Job!

    Mimi

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  3. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingOctober 13, 2009 at 1:28:00 PM CDT

    Love it & love the verse on the star... it really completes it.

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  4. MarigeneOctober 13, 2009 at 4:34:00 PM CDT

    Love your little lamp...red is such a good color for boys.

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  5. UnknownOctober 13, 2009 at 7:32:00 PM CDT

    So adorable. Love the color, love the shade, LOVE the tag! Thanks for linking up to Trash to Treasure Tuesday!

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  6. From the Old InkWellOctober 13, 2009 at 7:32:00 PM CDT

    What a precious lamp! Love the pillow ticking fabric you used on the shade and that little star is just the touch!

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  7. MandyOctober 13, 2009 at 9:12:00 PM CDT

    Very cute! Great re-do!

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  8. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 4:48:00 PM CDT

    I adore this lamp! I love the star addition, what a great message every time you turn on the lamp!

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  9. Dresser GirlOctober 14, 2009 at 7:16:00 PM CDT

    CUTE!!

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  10. {northern cottage}October 15, 2009 at 9:08:00 AM CDT

    ahhhhh - this is fantastic. Found you via trans thur! Can't wait to peruse your whole blog - this is darling!

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  11. Delightful DwellingOctober 15, 2009 at 12:53:00 PM CDT

    That turned out so cute! I love the fabric and the star, nice touch.

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  12. Moore MinutesOctober 15, 2009 at 11:36:00 PM CDT

    Ohh!! This is very pretty and nicely done. I love all the special details you added.

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  13. ChanyOctober 18, 2009 at 2:55:00 PM CDT

    Que maravilla te quedó preciosa la lámpara muy hermosa y original!! Un abrazo desde Argentina Chany.-

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  14. ChanyOctober 18, 2009 at 2:55:00 PM CDT

    Que maravilla te quedó preciosa la lámpara muy hermosa y original!! Un abrazo desde Argentina Chany.-

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