I picked up this wee lamp at the local auction on Thursday, along with a gorgeous french style iron vintage bed that I cannot wait to get set up in my daughter's room, a kitchen step stool, and a framed shabby chic flower print. Sorry, I only have photos of the lamp tonight, will save the rest for when I have some 'after' shots!
Anyway, here is the before shot of the lamp:
What a stunner! As I have never upcycled a lamp before, I thought I would start small, and simple. I wasted no time in ripping it to bits...
Then I masked the electrical fitting and cord, and sprayed the base with Rustoleum Spray Paint in Satin White (the one that sticks to anything, fantastic stuff!) I got too excited and forgot to take photos, sorry! What I did next was cut a piece of my chosen fabric (which happens to be oilcloth), then sprayed it with spray adhesive, and stuck it to my shade. Gosh I love that stuff! Next, I tried it on my lamp stand but it looked like it needed a little something more so I found some matching ric-rac braid in my stash, and hot-glued it around the top and bottom. Put it back together and here it is:
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Wow, it looks amazing! How inspiring - I'll be looking out for lamps from now on. Hope you have a great weekend. Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to cover the lamp in oilcloth. Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeletePam
Hi Karen, well your first lamp project, it looks amazing. Somehow I think you will be doing more of these. Love that oilcloth. Have a great weekend and I will email soon. Sandy x
ReplyDeleteThat lamp looks amazing Karen! Love the fabric and braid you chose. Sandy is doing 2 lamps for me at the moment and she's been sharing some of your handy hints with me re resene sealers:o)
ReplyDeleteAngex
Well done, it looks amazing, cheers katherine
ReplyDeleteOh this is too cute! I love lamp makeovers.
ReplyDeleteKelly
What a gorgeous little lamp you've done! Thanks for sharing - you make it look easy! Glad I've found your blog, so much inspiration, I'm enjoying browsing through your archives! Cheers, Christine
ReplyDeleteSo very darling, you'd never know it was the same lamp. I love the fabric you found.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so cute! I love the fabric. I have a large bit of oil cloth with sunflowers and poppies that I brought back from Italy and still haven't used!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the lamp... the fabric is beautiful (never heard of oil cloth). I agree with you, the ric-rac trim was a nice finshing touch.
ReplyDeleteYou do such great work! It looks so cute and so cheerful.
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute! The shade is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe lamp is adorable! So cheery now! Love the fabric and the trim is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the shade... was a huge improvement.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. It reminds me of Cath Kidston. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is awfully darn cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the lamp and love the idea of using oilcloth!!!
ReplyDeleteLaKeta
It turned out lovely!
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Lenore