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Girl’s Room Lamp Makeover

Happy Monday!  This weekend was a busy one, lots of kid’s sports and errand running {nothing new}, but I did manage to get my craft on a little bit..I worked on my Snap Swap Lamp!

If you didn’t see my post from last week explaining the Snap Swap, click here; Vivienne from The V Spot and I went to the Habitat ReStore local to us and decided to buy matching lamps and give them a makeover!

Girl’s Room Lamp Makeover

Thrift Store Lamp Makeover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #DIY

This is what the lamps looked like before the makeover:

thrift store lamp via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp

Mine is the ‘looker’ on the right.

Thrift Store Lamp Makeover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #makeover

..and here is the transformation.

I was going to try to come up with something super creative and ‘outside the box’, but then I decided that a simple and pretty makeover would work best.

The lamp is for my stepdaughter’s room which needed some additional task lighting.

This lamp is already uncommon in shape (square vs. round) so it has enough interest on its own {I reserve the right to change my mind and go crazy creative later}.

It was a simple makeover {anyone can do this}:

1. Remove the shade

2. Tape up the metal parts

3. Tape up the cord (this one tucked into the bottom of the lamp which was hollow)

thrift store makeover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #makeover

4. Using gloss spray paint, spray the lamp lightly in short horizontal stokes

5. Several coats may be necessary {allow to dry at least 10 minutes between coats}

Covering the shade was also easy.  The shade was square and not a typical drum shade.  I had to cut the material into 4 pieces rather than wrap one large piece all the way around.

I purchased a 1/2 yard of beautiful blue and white fabric from Joanne Fabrics & Crafts

{$7.99/yd, on sale at $5.99/yd., only 1/2 yard= $3=SCORE!}.

Thrift Store Lamp, Covering a Lamp Shade via Chasethestar.net #lampshade #DIY #thrift

I sprayed multipurpose adhesive to each side of the shade, one at a time.  Then placed the fabric piece on it, pressing  down firmly with my palms.

DIY Lamp Shade Cover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #makeover #lampshade

I cut the pieces about 1/4″ longer than the shade so I can tuck them under with the spray glue.

Thrift Store lamp Makeover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #makeover

The lamp sits on her desk, which was also a thrift store find.  Boy, you’d think I never buy anything new!  You’re probably right.

I’m so pleased with how this pretty this thrift store lamp turned out!  I especially love how simple and fast it was to makeover,  it took about an hour or so, not including dry time.

It’s so fun to give something that is not-so-hot and unwanted, a whole new life, in no time at all!

When was the last time you went thrift store shopping?

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By the way, check out the other Snap Swap projects circling the blogosphere below, there are some talented folks out there!

If you’re going to be at the Snap Conference next week, I can’t wait to meet you!

Linking up here and…

I Heart Nap Time

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Filed Under: Decorating, diy, DIY Crafts, Lamps, spray paint, Thrift Store Finds, Uncategorized 43 Comments

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  1. Becky says

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    I love simple! The fabric is great, too!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Becky! That seems to be my word of the season, ‘SIMPLE’!

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  2. Camila says

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    I love it 😀 I was thinking about doing something with the lampshades of my bedroom and my daughter’s and this is quite a good idea 😀

    Your look so cute yayy love it!

    Thank you so much for sharing

    Hugs
    Cami @ Titicrafty

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks so much Cami!

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  3. Eva Scott says

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    Wow, what a transformation. Looks fantastic!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thank you Eva!! XO

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  4. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

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    Fabulous, friend! Love everything about it!!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Jilly!! XO

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  5. Deneen says

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    Love a good lamp makeover! Can’t wait to meet you at SNAP! This was a fun swap!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Awesome! Can’t wait to meet you too! Thanks for the comment:) One more week!

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  6. Johnnie says

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    It is so cool, Barbara! Great job. I can’t wait to meet you at SNAP!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Johnnie! Me too! I’m so excited to be there and meet YOU! XO

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  7. Tara says

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    That is fantastic, Barbara! I never would have thought to make over a lamp like that! I love it!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks T! You know I will throw spray paint at anything it’ll stick to!

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  8. Nichole says

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    this is so pretty and so simple! I love it!
    I am all for transformations and not spending a fortune on new!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thank you Nichole!

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  9. Vivienne @ The V Spot says

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    This is super cute! Mine turned out to be a real bow-wow of a re-do. Glad yours turned out so well!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Viv! Yours is NOT a ‘bow wow’! It’s cute and you can update it as many times as you want (I can do the same to this one)!

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  10. Crystal says

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    I love the lamp! When you posted a pic of when you bought the lamp, I was trying to figure out what you do with it. I love it!! Awesome job!!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Crystal! Anything would’ve made that 80’s lamp look better!

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  11. Pam says

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    Hi Crystal!!!

    I bought something new years ago (like 17) and since that horrific experience, I buy thrift!!
    I’ve bought new items at thrift stores and have saved a bunch of $$$. There are things you
    have to buy new, but, the majority of items…THRIFT!!!!

    I love the lamp!!! It looks so new and up-to-date with what’s out there!!

    Pam

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  12. Abbey says

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    CUTE! Can’t wait to finally meet you next week at SNAP…parrrtayy~ 🙂

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Me too friend! Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. Katie @ Made to be a Momma says

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    These are adorable!! Would love to have you share at my party!
    http://www.madetobeamomma.com/2013/04/homemade-by-you-46.html

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  14. Melissa Whitcher says

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    Very cute!!! Love the colors.

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  15. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

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    Great transformation!!

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  16. Kathryn says

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    I love the fabric you chose! I’m sure she’ll love the “new” lamp!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      She did! Thanks so much Kathryn!

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  17. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

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    Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured this evening!
    I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me tomorrow evening for Make the Scene Monday #69!
    P.S. Pop back on Monday for a big surprise!

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  18. Meegan says

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    What a beautiful job, Barbara!! Pinning!

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  19. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

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    Love it…shared on twitter and stumble!

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  20. Mindy says

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    came from TT&J – great makeover. But I also love that map/subway art! What’re the details on that?

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Mindy! That subway art is from Home Goods!

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  21. Miranda @ Someday Crafts says

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    So simple and yet so cute!! We’ll be featuring your lamp makeover at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come check it out if you have some time!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thank you so much Miranda, what a treat!!!

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  22. Joy Callahan says

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    How did you prepare the corners to keep the fabric from having raw edges on the corners of the lamp shade? Looks great!

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    • Barbara @ Chase the Star says

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      Thanks Joy! I folded the edges and pressed against the spray glue! Carefully. Very carefully!

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