In our bedroom lives this funky lamp. Ross calls is the "Mummy Lamp." I think it is awesome!
See?!
Well, the story actually begins when someone (ahem, ROSS) broke the original shade to the point of no return. And the poor lamp was naked for a while:
Then one day I happened to stumble upon this uuuuuugly thing at the thrift store! It was less than a dollar and I was pretty sure it was the perfect shade for our naked lamp!
I took white paint and painted a sloppy coat of paint (note: If I were to do this again I would spray paint the shade solid white.):
I got a bunch of old white shirts and cut them into strips. I cut one of the ends to make one long strip.
Then I tied them onto the lamp shade.
I was about half way done here and to be completely honest... the lamp stayed like this for over a month... and it did look like a mummy...
Then I got super sick of it looking half way finished so I continued to tie more strips onto the lamp shade until it was completely covered. And...
I am in love!
Who knew a lamp shade could make a girl so happy?!
This is SO cute! Thanks for the idea and instructions!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
That's a pretty clever idea! I can see the mummy but it is a great looking mummy! lol Thanks so much for linking up my Catch a Glimpse party this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever...reminds me of the tshirts and pillows we made years ago. It's looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is seriously FABULOUS! I have two thrift store lamps that I have painted, ready-to-go in my bedroom--but needed two fun lampshades! This is perfection! Can't wait to give this a try over the weekend!
ReplyDeleteso very cute!! i love this idea!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!! I am working on a very similar lap! I hope mine turns out as awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I cann't wait to see what you have for next week!
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