Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Revamp your old lamp!

LAMP REVAMP!
I saw this done on various blogs and DIY shows so I thought I'd take a stab at it. My fiance and I recently had a garage sale and a friend donated two old brown lamps. Instead of selling them I snagged them for this project. I'm redoing two to place on our nightstands and below I have posted photos of my lamp overhaul!

Anyone can do this! All you need is a lamp, 1/4" twine, hot glue gun, lots of glue sticks and patience.

Use a lamp with great shape.


Start at the bottom and work up. Save the base for the end.


As you wrap the twine glue it down in various spots and remember to pull the twine tight with each wrap.
Once you reach the top then start once again where you began and work down covering the base of the lamp. Keep wrapping and gluing until all of the original lamp is covered.


This is your final product! Find a funky shade that goes with your room theme and let your guests think you paid hundreds for your DIY lamp revamp!


I'm currently working on refinishing an old dresser in a happy yellow color with an antique finish. Stay tuned for the photos of that!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

My name is Cassie and I created this blog because I'm told the way I tell a story paints a vivid picture of how I see life. You won't find this to be an outlet for disgruntled feelings, but an animated view on the things I come across in this fabulous place we call Earth! Please read along as I tell you stories that will sure to make you laugh, smile or at least say "hmm..." :) I also love to redo old furniture and breathe new life in tired treasures, so if you like to DIY follow me as I try new projects and post the results along the way.