Since we have a ceiling fan in our master bedroom {and I know that won’t be coming down any time soon for a chandelier}, I decided to bring some bling in another way. I decided to change up our lamps a little bit. This is how they looked before. This picture is from before the King size bed messed everything up.
To save money, I painted the bases using chalk paint. This is CeCe Caldwell Vintage White. I also applied clear and dark wax to bring out the details.
I picked up two burlap shades at Walmart. I made sure they would fit properly before I moved onto the next step ~ poking holes in them to add some chandelier crystals that I had left over from a couple of fixtures.
I figured out my placement of the crystals based on how many I had, before I made the holes using a large needle. Then I just added the crystals!
I got the shades I was picturing and it only cost me $18.00, which was the cost of the shades. A whole new look for not a lot of money!
I am keeping the old shades {and harps} and would like to figure out how to make a slipcover for it, maybe with dropcloth, with a ruffle. It would make for a nice change when I feel I need it. I’m thinking of something along the lines of these pictured below from Pinterest {you can check my Sewing Board for them and their sources}.
This was the second part of what I did in my continuing quest to tweak our master bedroom. You can see a sneak peek in these pictures of what else I added, but I will show you that, along with a full view picture of the room in my next post.
Linking up with:
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed
Winter Blues Wednesday at DIY by Design
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
26 comments:
Hi Kathy,
Love the bling you added to the burlap shades. Love the new look you gave the lamp too with the chalk paint and wax.
I'm looking forward to see all your MB changes.
hugs
Sissie
Love the bling, how fun is that. Hugs, Marty
Love the bling and the shades! Who knew Walmart was so on trend (with the burlap). =)
Jeanine
Your blinged out shades look great!
I love the bling!!! Your lampshades are so pretty.
I love the difference that little change made. What a quick easy fix. I had to laugh at your btw comment about not changing out your ceiling fan in the bedroom. We have been married for 30 years so I would say that puts us in the same age bracket and as pretty as a chandelier would look, we aren't changing ours out anytime soon either.
A little bling never hurts.
It looks great! I also love the idea of "slipcovers" for the shades. Wish I were that handy!
Great idea Kathy, love it and the little bit of bling is a great touch!
Cynthia
Oh Kathy, I love the bling you've added! I too love the idea of slipcovers for shades. The ones you have shown are beautiful.
Kathy,
This is great. Love the bling added to the shades. It gives them that added extra touch to make the burlap shades pretty. Love this idea.
Kris
Kathy, you make the prettiest shades! I'm kicking myself because I just gave all kinds of shades and harps away! You always provide such inspiring ideas! I love your blingy shade!
They look lovely-love dee x
with that type of shade could you of used the magnetic crystals? I really like the look of the burlap and crystal.
Hi Kathy, love your project with the burlap shades. They look great with a little bling. You are amazing and oh so talented.
Hugs
Great lamp makeover Kathy…burlap and bling, like denim and diamonds!…love it!
The paint and new shades really updated the look. I love the bling!
Love your bit of bling. I have two fans upstairs I would love to get rid of and the Mr. needs to be gone for a couple of days for that to happen- lol
Those examples of lamp shades are beautiful! xo Diana
Very clever. Love your lamp shades. I am looking to fix one up myself. Can't decide what to do. (It has to be easy -lol)
*Smiles*
Oooooh! Love all of these shades! Of course, the one with crystals is the best! Well done! Catherine
What a fun change over on the lamps. The chalk paint was great and the burlap shades with the bling added was brilliant! I didn't even know they made burlap shades. It is so fun to have the casualness of the burlap touched off by the crystals. You did a great job and your bed is gorgeous too!
It's really cute! I also like the the ruffled inspirations.
Hi Kathy! I love that blingy lampshade and am heading over to check out your Pinterest board. I want to make some shade slipcovers for my daughter's bedroom. Thanks for reminding me of that! LOL!
Very cute! I've always loved shades with ruffled edges. They have some ruffled trim at Hobby Lobby (I'm sure you've see it).
Great idea! Looks wonderful.
Amber
You are the queen of lampshades my friend. LOVE this burlap one.
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