So here is my fave light. It is from Heather Chadduck's kitchen. Of course she created it by finding lamp parts etc..she is sooo creative.
I really wanted one but of course you CAN'T buy it. So, I looked around the humble abode to see if I had anything that could be made into it - well as closely as I could.
Here is the gosh awful shade I had in the garage. It was on top of an antique lamp I got at an auction. Not sure why as it is plastic ribbon wrapped around it - just plain gross.
Here it is after I tore off all the horrible plastic ribbon. Not as adorable as Heather's frame but it is what I had to work with. I sprayed the frame with the handy dandy oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
Next I sewed a ring of burlap and finished the ends.
Then I hooked it to the frame using clothes pins. Here I am measuring it out at the top leaving appropriate spaces to match up with the bottom.
Here it is all ready and pinned. Time to sew the ribbon on for the ties.
And voila- here is my version all done. Hubby hung it for me over my craft island. So, now thank goodness there is light.
And here is another shot. I love it. I do need to make a cover for the cord but I will do it later.
I also took the kids IKEA hanging galvanized light and covered it with burlap to hang over their craft table in the room. It had to coordinate. :)
I am linking this up to: Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
The Knock Off Knock Out with It's so Cheri
Before and AFter Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Trash to Treasure at Reinvented
Do It Yourself with Kimba at ASPTL
Transformation Thursday with The Shabby Chic Cottage
Creative Cats Friday at Poppies at Play
Sanctuary Arts at Home's before and after party.
Join them all to see amazing projects.
Here it is after I tore off all the horrible plastic ribbon. Not as adorable as Heather's frame but it is what I had to work with. I sprayed the frame with the handy dandy oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
Next I sewed a ring of burlap and finished the ends.
Then I hooked it to the frame using clothes pins. Here I am measuring it out at the top leaving appropriate spaces to match up with the bottom.
Here it is all ready and pinned. Time to sew the ribbon on for the ties.
And voila- here is my version all done. Hubby hung it for me over my craft island. So, now thank goodness there is light.
And here is another shot. I love it. I do need to make a cover for the cord but I will do it later.
I also took the kids IKEA hanging galvanized light and covered it with burlap to hang over their craft table in the room. It had to coordinate. :)
I am linking this up to: Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
The Knock Off Knock Out with It's so Cheri
Before and AFter Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Trash to Treasure at Reinvented
Do It Yourself with Kimba at ASPTL
Transformation Thursday with The Shabby Chic Cottage
Creative Cats Friday at Poppies at Play
Sanctuary Arts at Home's before and after party.
Join them all to see amazing projects.
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe it when I saw this post! I am so in love with that Heather Chadduck light too!
I have the picture saved in my "inspiration file"! I have an antique floor lamp that I want to do a shade like that for. But I was thinking maybe using toile. But I can't find the right size shade.
I am so glad to see how you did it! It makes me want to get mine done. But my "to do" list is soooo long!
I love the kid's light too!
I am crazy about burlap!
Thanks for sharing,
Traci
Wow! That looks great! You did a good job making your light look like Heather's. I love it!
ReplyDeleteTammy-This is remarkable!! It looks so much like the Heather Chadduck light--you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWell there ya go....totally awesome. Love the kids' light too...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and such cute lamps. Yours looks fabulous. I really like them both, so creative. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSo adorable--thanks for posting this. I love how it came out.
ReplyDeleteCheri
Hi Tammy!
ReplyDeleteVery cute redo! Both lamps turned out great!
Have a wonderful day!
How clever!
ReplyDeleteYour lamps look GREAT! I want a couple like the kids for above my kitchen sink :)
ReplyDeleteToni
The Tattered Cottage
Aww...that looks great!! What a fabulous knock-off!!
ReplyDeleteyours looks as lovely as the origonal...and the ikea lamp looks adorable...great job
ReplyDeleteI don't really know how I ended up here, but the photo of Heather's light drew me in. I love it and loved her house too. Your version turned out fabulous! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteKaren @ Elderberry Street
Very clever and inventive...you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteFAB!!!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
That is a great version! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out great! I've got to try the ORB paint! Great job!
ReplyDeleteWell, I will now add that to my "to do" list, and I will add your blog to my daily reading list. Thanks for the great idea today. It's a keeper and I'm now a follower. Please visit my blog and if you find something that inspires you, I'd appreciate your following me, as well!
ReplyDeleteAnything that says Heather Chadduck grabs my attention! Your light is perfect! Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteyou are soooo clever, i love them!!
ReplyDeleteYou've been featured today at Its So Very Cheri
ReplyDeleteCheri
Looks just like Heathers! Like the kids light too - very fun. Creative ideas...
ReplyDeletepk @ Room Remix
That is one FANTASTIC interpretation of Heather's light! I love it, and I bet it looks fabulous over your craft table. Sigh...I wish I had a craft table... ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recreation; I'd swear it was the real thing!
ReplyDeleteNice job! Burlap is high on my list at the moment .... this looks like a good weekend project ... thanks!
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jill
You did such a great job! Burlap comes through again!
ReplyDeleteLOTS of LOVE here for your lamp! Great job. Thanks for the instructions. Just too stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
I remember that lamp - I loved it when I saw it! Kudos to you for doing this! Yours looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThose are very different from most the burlap lampshades I have seen, but I LOVE them. unique and fun!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love how this looks.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Check you out!! I love how you transformed one of your own shades into something you adore!! It looks so cute!! I adds so much personality to the room!
ReplyDeleteI think this post just changed my life - or at least my lamps! I didn't know you could just take the fabric/plastic part off of a lampshade wire frame! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea Tammy!!!!! Makes me want to run out and find lamp parts.
ReplyDeleteCan I post a picture on my blog next week and link it back to yours? I know more people would love it too!!!
Blessings~
So pretty! Great job! :) I'm a burlap fan too!
ReplyDeleteRoeshel
I LOVE your lights! Beautiful! And burlap too - awesome!
ReplyDeleteXOXO
Jen
I love burlap! these are so creative and unique and beautiful. Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, well cute ideas I guess I should say. I love both of your lamps! I just came over from ASPTL and will definitely come back. You have a really cute blog. Come by for a visit sometime.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy...I am so delighted that you visited my blog today and shared about light. Well, I must be terribly out of touch...but who is Heather Chadduck? I'm almost embarassed to ask...everyone seems to know about her?!? I'm definitely going to be searching out a shade this weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy friend told me this week that she was in JoAnn's and heard that they couldn't keep burlap in stock...amazing!
Thanks again and I look forward to your future posts.
Susie
Hi Tammy,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my site today! You did a FABULOUS job on your recreation of Heather Chadduck's light! Wow~ love it ~ gonna have to try that pronto!!
I'm so glad you came by so I could find your blog! Can't wait to browse around!
Shellagh
It looks great! You would never know that wasn't a designer piece! Jen
ReplyDeleteHow awesome is this! :) I just gave a shade of my own the evil designer eye. Maybe...
ReplyDeleteDonna