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Shabby Lamp Shade Makeover & More!

June 17, 2014 by Patti 17 Comments

Each day is filled with possibilities if we only open our eyes to see . . .

So . . . I’m usually the one searching for furniture on Craigslist, for that something special that I can transform with a little paint.  Lately though, I’ve been listing pieces that I never had the chance to get to.  Last week a young woman came out to look at a lighted bookcase and ended up buying some other items that were beginning to pile up in my “Garage/Vintage/Flea Sale” pile.  Mr. OTN says I can’t take everything with me across the country so I’ve been doing a lot of sorting and will be having a few sales throughout the summer.  Here are a few items I sold that were leftover from the sales I did last Fall:

First of all was this Shabby Lamp Shade.  She already had it loaded into her SUV when I pulled it out and started taking pictures explaining that, “I haven’t blogged on that yet!”

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 027This vintage lamp has been chalk painted, rag tied, key fringed, and shabby chic’d to perfection.

LampshadeSweet, yes?

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 012Here is how she looked before, in her full Victorian glory.  I must tell you that some people liked her better this way.  While I was doing a chalk painting display at our Old Things New Holiday Open House I had several people that looked at the before and after (there were two lamps) who thought this one was the after!  They really liked it too!  And that’s okay because they are two totally different styles.  Not everyone is into ripped rag lamp shades!

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 015I placed a key plate on top for a decorative touch . . .

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 017. . . and hung miscellaneous keys from the bottom of the frame.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 019As I sold my items to this young woman named Kari we talked about our mutual love of things French and things Shabby.  In very short order I was to tell her my story of moving and she was to tell me her story of wanting to sell the furniture pieces she has been painting.  We talked about the Queen Bee French Flea that I was a part of last year and I told her that I didn’t think they were going to be able to do it this year as they were still without a venue.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 022By the end of our half hour or so together we shared other personal life stories and became fast . . . though fleeting . . . friends.  We both felt a special connection had been made.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 023Now for the tutorial.  Very simple.  I had some old sheets that had become so soft with age (don’t you love the feel of sheets like that?) that they ended up with one long rip from a doggy claw.  Very sad!  So what do you do with old sheets?  Make lampshades of course . . . or pretty rosettes, or ruffles for pillows, or just about anything the creative mind can imagine.

I tore strips which I draped over the top wire frame of the lamp . . .

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 024 . . . brought the two ends together around the bottom frame . . .

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 025. . .  and tied them together with a nice bow.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 026The keys were tied on with a creamy satin ribbon to create a “fringe” on the lamps.

Hmmm . . . I didn’t even notice when I snapped the picture but this one says “journey”, the very thing we’re about to embark on!

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 028And now for a few more things I sold my new friend.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 032Simple pillows made from drop cloth fabric and adorned with ironed on graphics from The Graphics Fairy.  This is actually two graphic prints, one superimposed upon the other, and  I got the idea from Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict.  She shares MANY great tutorials on her site!

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 029This is another fun graphic that I outlined with a drop cloth ruffle.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 031

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 035And finally, a simple Queen Bee.

Launching the pontoon and items I sold on Craigslist 036Within a few days of our chance meeting, my young friend was able to connect with the woman in charge of the Queen Bee French Flea and has helped in procuring their next venue.  I’m excited for her that she will be participating in her very first French Flea market, just like I did last year!  I’ll most likely be moved cross country by the time the show comes this year, but maybe a few of the things I sold to my new friend will receive a new coat of paint and make it there without me!

  A few days ago my young friend Kari sent me a photo from her iPhone of her first commissioned piece and it made me smile.  She’ll also be back for some display pieces I have set aside for her in my garage.

It’s funny how things work out.  When you wake up in the morning you never know whom you might meet that day or what role you might end up playing in each others lives.

Blessings,

My Signature-001P.S. I will be back with another post about my Budget Kitchen Remodel.  I’m working on a list of the most important things you need to know about chalk painting kitchen cabinets.

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Filed Under: chalk paint, DIY, Drop Cloth Projects, French Country, French flea market, Home decorating, Homemade chalk paint recipe, leftover fabric, Old White, uses for leftover fabric Tagged With: DIY, Drop cloth projects, French Country, French Flea Market, Home Decorating, Homemade Chalk Paint Recipe, Leftover Fabric, Shabby Lamp Shade, Tutorial

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Comments

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    It sounds like you made a new friend, Patti. You sold her some great things! I would have been thrilled to have bought those myself. The lampshade, both ways, is very pretty. I have an old one I want to do something with similar to yours with the sheets only I’m thinking of using some scrap fabric ripped into strips. Love all your pillows.

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  2. At Rivercrest Cottage says

    June 17, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    that key and keyplate made a real interesting lampshade. I have not seen anything quite like it. You’re blog is now on my bloglist and I’m your newest follower. you have a wonderful blog.

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  3. Cathy says

    June 18, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I love the lamp shade – so simple that there may be one in my future… pinning….

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  4. Kari says

    June 18, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Im so happy I got to meet Patty. I took teapot fabric…tore into strips and then old cream sheet…ripped and stained with coffee dark…and made the lamp shade…then have ordered little ceramic tea pots of white and black which I will tie at the end of my strings. Cant wait for the show! I never knew why two years ago I started collecting antique picture frames, silver items, bird cages, old laces and many other goodies…it just felt right. It is not by chance we met….God brings us exactly to the right people and places in the right time. Your journey to your next home will be more lovely than you can imagine. Trust…he has not failed us yet. xo xo Kari

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  5. catherine says

    June 19, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    Beautiful lampshade, Patti! Lovely pillows too. Best of luck on your new journey!

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  6. Suzan says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:21 am

    WOW – I’m working on a pair of curtains like this – NEVER in a million years would have thought of a lamp shade – looks simply gorgeous !!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Hopped over from DIY Vintage Chic !
    XOXO

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  7. Suzan says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:22 am

    ooops – meant to mention the keys – just LOVE them!

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  8. Stacey says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Patti, it’s neat that you and Kari hit it off like that. Just goes to show that you never know when and where you’ll make a connection with another nice person. I bet she’ll be following your adventures on your blog. Now I have to tell you, tying the keys to the lampshade is adorable!

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  9. Beverly says

    June 22, 2014 at 5:05 am

    Wow, I love your lamp shade. The keys were a fabulous touch.
    Bev

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  10. Jann Olson says

    June 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Sounds like you two hit it off beautifully! I love the shade, but like you say; everyone has their own taste. Good thing we’re not all alike! What a boring world this would be! I’m sure your new friend will love her new treasures! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  11. Kathy says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:03 am

    Patti, this is a wonderful post! LOVE the Lamp Shade and the story of your new friendship – great tutorial – I will be featuring your post in this week’s Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  12. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:29 am

    I love these! I’ve made two with little milk glass lamps that I have…some people “get it” and love them too…others look at them with a strange look on their faces, cock their heads and ask me why I have ripped fabric on my lamp…sigh…what is WRONG with some people, lol??? Your addition of the keys is sweet and charming 🙂

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    June 26, 2014 at 6:51 am

    The perfect transformation Patti. Love the hanging keys too.
    I’m delighted to be featuring this project on Shabbilicious Friday tomorrow.

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  14. Sherry says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Cute creative lamp shade! Love the keys. Thank you for linking with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  15. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    July 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Patti…that is a such a great story. You’ve met a kindred spirit for sure.
    I laughed…you’re right…some people do not “get” the shabby cuteness of our revamped shade. I love what you did and the keys are fabulous! Glad you remembered to snap some photos before it left the driveway. 😉
    Blessings!!

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