Jute Shade Makeover

These lamps were perfect in our last home but do not work well in our new home with their current look. The wood scrolled lamp bases are too nice to change so I decided to spruce up the shades by adding jute to give them a more rustic feel.

Before

Very simple to do. Remove the shade, apply Modge Podge (or hot glue gun or method that you prefer) a small section at a time. Wrap the jute around and around until the shade is totally covered.

After

I added a fancy bead trim for a decorative finish. I used a glue gun to attach for a stronger hold.

Project: Rosy Shades

I absolutely adore these lamp shades but my DIY journey to completing them has been long.

Here's what I started with I found these beautiful multi-faceted lamp bases at Goodwill. They are brand new and originally from Target with a Goodwill price -$9 each.

Now I need to find the right size shade to compliment it with the idea I have in mind. Bought 2 of these brand new (still had the plastic on) large white shades at a thrift shop in Ridge Spring - $5 for both!

 I taped off the metal spokes. My idea was to spray both shades in Krylon Glossy Pink Slipper  but once the spray paint dried the finish was not good, the shades were very rough to the touch.

So I tried again with Rustoleum Candy Pink spray for a matt finish.. This finish worked better but the colour looked blotchy once on the lamp was turned on - SMH!!









Blotchy!!!

Quick fix idea - I covered the inside of the shades with a cheeky candy stripe wallpaper but after doing so they still lacked lustre and pop. 

Rosebuds - so since pink is the accent colour in the predominantly neutral hued room I knew I had to introduce accent colour with texture. I bought these rose bunches on strip and adhered them to the entire shade using a hot glue gun. 


Now, that works.

Yeah!!

First Ever Attempt at Reupholstering

Stripes to Chevrons

Before

Bought this wing back armchair at a thrift shop for $5. It is in really good condition aside from a tear on the wing and a tatty armrest. 

Tears

Although I do love the striking green stripe fabric the tear cannot be repaired so I decided to attempt reupholstering it. Help!!

I bought 7yds of this funky brown Italian chevron fabric from Hobby Lobby. Even though I took many pictures every time I removed the fabric. I decided to proceed by removing one area at a time  to prevent me from getting confused on how to fit it back together. 

It took me 3 weeks to finish (this is my first attempt ever, lol) and although it wasn't easy to master I think I did a pretty good job for a first timer and I LOVE IT!!@