May 18, 2011

Lamp Shade Makeover

Thank you for all the birthday wishes. Emma was all smiles last evening reading everyone's well wishes for her special day. I still can't believe I have a teenager!!

Earlier this week, I showed off a lovely vintage hat and pink lamp from Saturday's thrifty purchases.

The lamp is going in the treehouse and I decided the creamy/white shade needed a bit of a makeover.

I started by stripping all the flowers from my pink hat.

I then added a layer of lace and trim around the top and base of the shade with my hot glue gun.

I then added the silk flowers around the rim of the shade with my hot glue gun.

It's so pretty now, I think I might just want to keep it for myself.
I did promise it to the girls for their treehouse.
And just wait to you see what I did with those buttons.
I promise to show off those later this week too!

Happy crafting!

XOXO
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20 comments:

  1. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    What a fun addition to the tree house!

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  2. Jodee LeaderMay 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    That will be PERFECT for the treehouse! Love the flowers!

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  3. CourtneyMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    What an adorable lamp. I don't think the girls will ever want to leave that treehouse!

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  4. JodiMay 18, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    That is beautiful!!! Love it!!

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  5. LeeMay 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    The lamp will look great in the treehouse!

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  6. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    That lamp is so pretty. Quite an elaborate tree house accessory. I'm impressed!

    I just awarded you the versatile blogger award. Come on over to my blog and check out the details. I might have messed up something with your link name, though. If so, send me an email and tell me how to fix it. I'm very open to learning, lol!

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  7. My Vintage MendingMay 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Kim how cute is that lace with the light coming through? Genius again...never would have thought of that...I love millinery and would put it on everything if I could. So cute....waiting patiently for button makeover. Smiles...teenager's mom too...Renee

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  8. La Vie QuotidienneMay 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    So pretty! If this is any example the tree house is going to be beautifully decorated. Very cleaver. Have a great day.

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  9. Addie Talley, PhotographerMay 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love the lamp - gorgeous!

    And happy belated birthday to Emma!

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  10. DiannMay 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Oh, I love it! It turned out adorable. Good job!

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  11. HeatherMay 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I just love the lace detail. I can hardly wait to see it in the treehouse!

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  12. DonnaMay 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What a fun and pretty idea, Kim! That sure is going to be one chic tree house:) And wishing Emma a belated Happy Birthday!!!

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  13. VickiMay 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is adorable!

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  14. Life in RehabMay 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Hee hee, that is the perfect girlie lamp for those two gorgeous little divas of yours! You are inspiring pink envy all over blog land with your fantasy cottage project.

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  15. GardenOfDaisiesMay 18, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That really turned out cute!! Can I come and live in your treehouse?

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  16. Jenn EricksonMay 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Kim, it's so pretty and feminine! I love the fact that you used the vintage millinery flowers.

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  17. Susan FreemanMay 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I love, love, love it!!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  18. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYMay 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I think this is one of my favorite projects to date :0) The lace really is the perfect touch. Those are two lucky girls to have sucha creative mama

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  19. very merry vintage styleMay 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful... when I saw that it was made with a hat I thought.. no way! Your creativity amazes me! Thanks so much for linking to my Share the Love Link Party!
    Mary

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  20. DearHelenHartmanMay 18, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    So, let me get this straight... if I put that lampshade on my head at a party it would be... not silly?
    Love the creation.

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