Once I finally decided on which colors I would decorate my apartment with, I went on a hunt for the perfect table lamp and lamp shade to compliment the shades of grey and deep purple. I headed to Target (where else?) and fell in love with a vintage inspired rounded orb table table lamp that looks a little something like this lamp, but for half the price. Apparently I purchased one of the last ones because I can't seem to locate the acrylic version online.
Buying a $30 lamp is a bit of a spurge for me so I chose this simple white empire lampshade and walked to the check out line as fast as I could before I saw any thing else I wanted. Self-control is always a necessary characteristic to exercise when shopping at Target.
I enjoyed the simple look that my table lamp and lamp shade combination provided, but I soon grew bored of it just like everything else and craved a change. Inspiration struck when I encountered a pretty lace ribbon at Michael's and I decided to see how I could makeover my white lampshade.
Supplies needed:
Lace Ribbon= $4.97
Spray Paint= $3.99
Tape (had on hand)
Lampshade (had on hand)
Total= $8.96
Gather supplies and get started!
1. I recommend doing this project outside because spray paint has a tendency to get everywhere.
2. Arrange the lace on the lampshade so that it lays flat and tape down.
*Tip: To achieve the desired affect, arrange lace and spray paint on only one side of the lamp shade at a time.
3. Spray paint evenly on one side.
4. Continue to move lace around the lamp shade, spraying one side at a time until the lamp shade is completely painted.
5. Let paint dry.
This DIY only takes about ten minutes to complete making it one of the fastest and most favorite of mine!
Buying a $30 lamp is a bit of a spurge for me so I chose this simple white empire lampshade and walked to the check out line as fast as I could before I saw any thing else I wanted. Self-control is always a necessary characteristic to exercise when shopping at Target.
I enjoyed the simple look that my table lamp and lamp shade combination provided, but I soon grew bored of it just like everything else and craved a change. Inspiration struck when I encountered a pretty lace ribbon at Michael's and I decided to see how I could makeover my white lampshade.
Supplies needed:
Lace Ribbon= $4.97
Spray Paint= $3.99
Tape (had on hand)
Lampshade (had on hand)
Total= $8.96
Gather supplies and get started!
1. I recommend doing this project outside because spray paint has a tendency to get everywhere.
2. Arrange the lace on the lampshade so that it lays flat and tape down.
3. Spray paint evenly on one side.
4. Continue to move lace around the lamp shade, spraying one side at a time until the lamp shade is completely painted.
5. Let paint dry.
6. Once dry, place lamp shade on lamp stand and turn the light on!
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