Sick of that lamp collecting dust bunnies in the corner of your room? Though a scrolling led sign is every bit more interesting than that ancient lighting fixture you’re keeping, there’s hope!
Today, I’m sharing with you a couple of ideas on how to turn something drab to fab without spending a fortune. Use materials you already have or purchase inexpensive ones from any craft store. Don’t forget to make use of energy efficient bulbs to turn your new lighting fixture green.
Are you ready for the big transformation? Here we go:
1.Buttons: Have a couple of pieces lying around from other DIY projects? Or maybe you’ve managed to fill a box to the brim by collecting ones that fell from your clothes. It doesn’t matter how you got your buttons because you can definitely use them to liven up any lamp. Using a hot glue gun, you simple stick them over the prepared lampshade. After filling all the spaces, you now have a funky new lamp that’s one of a kind. New buttons can also be used. Just make sure that each one of them is flat so that you can easily glue them in place.
2.Old newspaper or book paper with prints: To get that vintage look, you may wrap the prepared lampshade with these papers. You can do a papier-mâché style of keeping them in place. That is coating the newspaper or book paper with a water and glue mixture which you’ll just let dry. Gluing the ends inside the lampshade is also an easier option.
3.Bows and laces: Want to create a very feminine lampshade that reflects the real you? These materials will definitely do the trick. Bows and laces surely spell dainty with a lot of fun. Just like the other two materials in this list, a hot glue gun should be your best friend in putting these decorations in place. The creative possibilities are endless when you’re using laces and bows. You can create checkered patterns with your ribbons or just a simply line your lampshade with those pretty laces. Using both materials in one lampshade can create a sweet and girly look.
Super DIY Idea: You can also use apply the technique I shared in one of my previous posts. Warp your lampshade with treated warn to create a rustic designer inspired lamp. To do this, check out my DIY project on doing your own designer pendant lamp here.
Craving for more DIY projects? Just let me know what you’re looking for by leaving a comment below. I’d be more than happy to share more tips and trick with you.
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