Do you have any ideas for changing the appearance of an old existing lampshade?
March 10th, 2007
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Full Question:
Do you have any ideas for changing the appearance of an old existing lampshade? I have two that I really like the shape of, but hate the color. I have painted the lamps and they just don,t go with the shades anymore. I love the color of the lamps. One is cherry red and one is black. I have an african theme in my living room. Maybe someone has an idea for something that will go with my theme?
My answer:
So glad you asked!! LOTS of things you can do with lampshades. I even have a few pictures of some of them:
1. Glue “stuff” to them - stuff like jewerly, feathers, or paper memorabila (postcards, stamps, ticket stubs, seed packs, etc.) I did one with shells:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/shellshade.jpg
and one with wooden beads:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/beadlampshade.jpg
and one with buttons:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/buttonshade.jpg
2. Drape scarves or linens over them:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/cabin.jpg
3. Paint and crackle finish them:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/cracklelampshade.jpg
4. Cover them with hats:
http://www.frugalbydesign.com//images/hatlampshade.jpg
And you can even take them apart and make NEW shades from paper or fabric.
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
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