Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Lampshade Love!!

I thought I would share a quick little makeover on a lampshade that I did for my porch. I purchased this lamp shade at Tarjay on clearance for only $13.88. It is a reverse print so during the day it looks white and at night it looks so elegant and kind of mysterious and glowing. Love it!! I also bought the black chain trim on clearance for $1.49 a yd. I used approximately 2 yards. With a little fabric glue and about 15 minutes- Voila!  I now have my own custom lamp shade. Averill at Odi et Amo recently did a great post on some quick make over's that she did. It goes to show you with a little ingenuity you can make quick easy changes. Be sure and visit her blog to see some of her transformations,here.
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See the reverse print, isn’t it fun!! I am really pleased with the way it turned out.
This has been requested by one of my wonderful and loyal reader's, Julienne. Here is a night time picture so you can see how it looks with the glowing reverse print. This one is for you Julienne...........

“Enjoy the Process” Of: Making an ordinary lampshade look a little more special!
Kathysue

BTW: The porch is done!! I am waiting for the rain to stop so I can take pictures to share with you. I love, love it!!
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20 comments:

  1. AverillApril 28, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks AGAIN for the incredibly generous shout-out -- I'm so flattered! And I love your lampshade: the trim is PERFECT (looks like it should've come that way in the first place!).

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  2. Sally@DivineDistractionsApril 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    And you told me you weren't crafty!! This is so fun with the reverse print. I think your porch is looking pretty cute about now. When are you sharing pictures? I'll bet you're waiting on those cushions, aren't you?? SNEAK PEAK!

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  3. vignette designApril 28, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Hi Kathysue,
    Love that lampshade! You are teasing now! I want to see the porch! The shade is going to look fabulous on it, I know. Hurry--tomorrow is supposed to be sunny!

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  4. JulesApril 29, 2010 at 3:59 AM

    Well! I think the very least you could have done is take a shot at night with the lamp on!!!! My imagination is in stagnation mode at present so I need to see! Look forward to the porch and may I suggest (pretty please) one night image. xo

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  5. Allie and PattieApril 29, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    I LOVE yhis project. One of my favorite lamps in our home is in my bedroom and has a similar effect- I adore it!!
    xoxo Pattie

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  6. Karen April 29, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    I just saw that shade at target the other day. They only had one left-I should have grabbed it! How does it look lit up? Does the design show nicely?

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  7. Anita DiazApril 29, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    That is too cute!! I love it and I've not see that either. Beautiful!!

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  8. UnknownApril 29, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    a glowing reverse print? that is so cool, I have never seen anything like that as well! So glad you posted the picture showing it aglow.

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  9. Maya @ Completely CoastalApril 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    I love the reverse print! I've seen these with photographs also.

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 29, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Kathysue, that shade looks fabulous. I love the trim you added. Makes it look rich! I have added trim to shades before, too. Such an easy way to make them look a little better. Just came in from working in the yard and trying to catch up on my daily reads.

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  11. JulesApril 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Kathysue that is beautiful aren't you just the sweetest thing to do that for me. That's a really pretty look thank you.xoxo

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  12. SueApril 29, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I love the shade...and I really love how it glows with the pattern. Very cool!

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  13. Cashon&CoApril 29, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    that looks so great lit!!! wow! can't wait to see the porch ;)

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  14. KathysueApril 29, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Kellie, It is still raining here but I am going to try and get some decent picts taken tomorrow, wish me luck. I love it and I wish I was a professional photographer to capture it but I am just a point and click girl. Kathysue

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  15. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 29, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Kathysue, this is such a pretty shade. I love it. Your porch is absolutely stunning. I love it. Still working on mine. I need a few more plants, in face a lot. Hugs, Marty

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  16. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 29, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    So pretty! Love how it changes at night and the trim is gorgeous!
    XO
    Kristin

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  17. Sanity FairApril 29, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Great job! I think this is completely awesome. The black and white has such a graphic punch - love with the stripes there too.
    -SF

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  18. Pink WallpaperApril 30, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    such a great idea!!

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  19. xinexApril 30, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Very pretty, KathySue! Love that reverse print. Thank you so much for the birthday greetings and your kind words....Christine

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  20. Kathy :)May 5, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Kathysue...

    Love that lamp...what a nice job you did !!!

    All the best,
    Kathy :)

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue