I found a great tutorial on how to do a lampshade makeover at A Gathering Place. Rebecca did such a nice tutorial that even I could do it. Mine doesn’t look as good as hers but I think it sure is pretty!
Following her directions, I cut out my pieces then started gluing them on. I have never used spray adhesive before. I used Elmer’s Craft Bond Spray Adhesive as I couldn’t find the same brand that she used.
Next it was time for the trim. I went to my favorite “candy” store, Mill Outlet in Colorado Springs. They have three good size rows of nothing but ribbons and lace and all kinds of other trim. I found this pink french gimp, it matched perfect with the fabric I had at home.
On the top I used some vintage pink boxed pleats that I found at an estate sale. It was still in the packaging unopened.
I hot glued beaded ribbon to the inside and finished my edges with more pink ribbon. If I wasn’t so impatient I would have sewn the two together, then hot glued it in. It would have given it a neater finish.
TaDa! Here it is!
Thanks Rebecca for a wonderful tutorial.
I am linking up with My Romantic Home’s Show and Tell Friday. A post I love to look at but don’t usually have the time to link too. There are some wonderfully creative bloggers that link to this blog party.
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Eeeek! It's wonderful! I'm sooo happy you were able to use the tutorial and that it worked for you! I love what you did! Amazing that we can recreate something fairly easy, huh?
Thanks for sharing sweet one…LOVE IT AGAIN~
xoRebecca
Nice work. I need to find out where that Mill outlet is in your city. You never know, I might take a long weekend and head down that way just for that shopping experience. It looks like there would be something I could bring home!♥♫
I really like what you did to the lampshade!