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in Crafting· Crafts· kid crafts

Easy Lamp Shade Update

In an attempt to try to get one step closer to finishing my daughter’s room, I updated her lamp. It was so easy it’s almost not even worth a tutorial!


My daughter has this basic chrome lamp with a hot pink shade from Target.

It seemed a little boring, so I just added some orange ribbon to the shade to help match her recently finished curtains.

To add a little bling to the shade I just took some leftover ribbon…

…and attached it to the shade with double-sided tape.

I started and ended at the seam along the back of the shade. For added bond I added a small dab of hot glue. To create the finished ribbon edge just fold the edge of the ribbon over and then glue it to the shade.

The result is pretty cute if you ask me!

I considered adding some pom pom ball fringe around the bottom but it totally reminded me of a chihuahua wearing a big sombrero with dangly pom pom balls. Cute but not the look I’m going for.

And with the light on:

It’s just such a simple update, but I personally think it looks so cute!

I can’t wait until her room is finished. I’m now one step closer.

Filed Under: Crafting, Crafts, kid crafts Tagged With: lamp, lamp update, ribbon on shade, Ribbons and bows oh my, Target

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Comments

  1. Jennifer@heylittlemother.com says

    05/29/2012 at 5:44 pm

    The ribbon makes a huge difference! My eight year old daughter loves bright colors in her room too. We’re both loving those curtains in your daughter’s room!

    Reply
  2. Courtney says

    05/29/2012 at 7:18 pm

    I just bought that exact same lamp for my daughter’s new room. I already added beads along the bottom for some sparkle but now I’m thinking some ribbon up top would finish it off perfectly! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. Fabiana says

    05/29/2012 at 7:22 pm

    OMG I have the same lamp right next to my computer with a white shade! I am going to try your ribbon trick. What a great idea!

    ciao!

    Reply
  4. Liz Chaisson Thompson says

    05/29/2012 at 8:42 pm

    That, Allison, is a LOT of bang for your buck! Isn’t it wonderful how the smallest things sometimes make the project? All about details, isn’t it? 🙂 Liz

    Reply
  5. Kathryn Griffin says

    05/29/2012 at 10:50 pm

    Very, very cute! I’m still not done with my daughter’s room. I just hope I get it finished while she’s still a wee one…lol. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  6. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    05/30/2012 at 12:37 am

    What a cute color combo! Love it!

    Reply
  7. sue @ cakeballs. cookies and more says

    05/30/2012 at 8:13 am

    very cute, but simple. I so would have but the pom poms on it though, I am a dork that way.

    Reply
  8. Vanessa says

    05/30/2012 at 12:39 pm

    Hi, Allison

    The lamp is just lovely. I love those two colors together.

    Vanessa

    Reply
  9. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    05/30/2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love the bright pink and orange combo in her room! So fun!

    Reply

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