Today I’m talking about a pretty pink themed room and a lamp I made with scrapbook paper. 
Like most my adventures, my inspiration comes from the thrift store. After I spotted this little munchkin I knew I had to buy her.
Cost: $2.00
Like most things I buy from the thrift store they always need a little TLC.
No problem, on my last trip to Michaels I spotted Krylon Fairytale Pink spray paint on clearance for $1.99. That color is SO JUST PERFECT!
So off I went to tape and spray paint my little lamp.
I previously bought this lamp shade for $1.00 and sprayed it pink too.
Once everything dried I found some left over scrapbook paper and torn it into pieces and Mod Podged it onto the lamp shade.
And Somehow I came out with this sweet little lady.
TOTAL COST: $5.00 Now that makes me happy!
Now that makes me happy!I had to add this picture because you'll be so inspired! The wallpaper-esque panels behind the beds are actually pieces of big cardboard that were mod podged with scrapbook paper, JUST like what I did to the lamp shade! Then she had MDF trim from Home Depot cut to fit around the cardboard panels.
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| Photo Source from Full House via Little Green Notebook |
Want to see her room FINISHED and complete with pink American Clay?? Click on over!!!
Linking up to Young House Love Book party - fixing up old thrift store lamps was tip # 183
Enjoy and be inspired!
~ Creative Juices Decor~
That is the most adorable lamp I've ever seen!!! I can't believe you just ripped paper and MPed it to the shade!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the panel behind the bed is genious too! :)
That is so sweet....and creative. Always in awe of what ones imagination can do!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job...
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ReplyDeleteI don't really know what else to say.
That lamp is shockingly cute. I adore the pink paint you chose and you'e so brave. I never would have thought of the paper. Clever, clever girl.
That being said.... how come you always find these lamps at the thrift store? The one and only time I bought lamps at the thrift store I came home with gigantic beige monters that are beyond redemption. I think I'll give them to you and see what you can do with them. It'll be good for your blog.
Also, I *love* that cardboard idea!
GORGEOUS!!!! I really want to do a lamp re-design for a table lamp in my living room... I might have to steal some ideas from this post! :D
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Completely adorable, & the lamp is pretty darn cute, too. LOL!!!
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LOVE it! I'm going to have to start thrift store shopping! My daughter would love this lamp for her room!
ReplyDeleteI just came from the Little Birdie site---LOVE your map/canvas tutorial! I am SOOOOOOO doing that for my bedroom---not a map, but I'll find something. REALLY an affordable and stylish idea---ooooooh, and your lamp redo is fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration~
ReplyDeleteYour lamp turned out beautiful!! I wish I'd seen all these posts about decoupaged lamps BEFORE I covered mine in fabric! While I like how it turned out -- I had a time getting it done!
ReplyDeleteThat lamp is incredibly beautiful. I host a link party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. I would love for you to stop by and join the party. Hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love that lamp and the inspiration picture! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour lamp is darling! I love it. It is such a pretty pink color - so cute!
ReplyDeleteI am really impressed & motivated. I'm now following your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI featured you gorgeous lamp at my Swing into Spring party. Please stop by to pick up your "I've been featured" button. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe lamp is adorable and I want to do something similar over my bed, but with a sample of wallpaper. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful !!! I have a couple of shade that definately need a makeover abd was going to use fabric but I am loving this idea ALOT!!!! It is definately a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is soo adorable.. what a lucky little girl you have! Love the creative mod podged embellishments! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @
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You've turned ii into a beautiful lamp! Love the color of the lampshade! A pretty lamp for a pretty girl, perfect!
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job!I love how it turned out! So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI love the lamp! It turned out super cute!!
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ReplyDeletelooks great!
This lamp is Pretty. I love the Shabby Chic look.
Hi again! Just stopping by to let you know that I featured your sweet lamp on my blog today! Hope you stop by and grab a featured button @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/04/pink-hippo-party-25.html
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared this. I have a lamp very similar to that I bought at a garage sale and I just wasn't sure what to do with it. That is just the look I want. Thanks a ton!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I don't know which is my favorite; the lamp or the shade!! LOL!!
ReplyDelete~Terry
The lamp is absolutely adorable!! I wish my girls were still little...
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to redo a lampshade in my 15 yr olds room and the scrap paper is a great idea!!!
Thanks for sharing :-)
The lamp is cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some tips about lamp making and decoration.
ohhhh...this is sooooo pretty. I love the fabulous item you've created. It would be dreamy for any little girls room!
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This is beautiful. I'd like to do a beach themed one for our den. Do you place the torn paper randomly or is there a certain order I should use? Thanks for the gorgeous ideas :)
ReplyDeleteHi Terri!
DeleteJust place it completely randomly! I wouldn't make some spots have lots of paper and others have only a thin section though. try to do it all around the same thickness. When the light goes on, you will see a very cool patchwork feel to the lamp shape. I really like it, but that is why I wouldn't pile up the paper on one side, and not as much on the other. Hope that makes sense! Send me a picture - a beach theme would be cool.
So sweet - what a great addition with the pink. Thanks for sharing at our link party. Take care, Laura
ReplyDeleteLove to make this but can't find the scrapbook paper in this pattern. wish i knew the name of it or where it came from. could do another pattern but why when I love this! great job
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew the name! I got it at Michaels Craft Store, hope that helps and have fun making it :-)
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