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A Heart For Home

Little Girl’s Lamp Redo

November 11, 201122 CommentsMargo

Since I bought my daughter’s bedding, I have been thinking of buying the lamp that matches it, but couldn’t bring myself to spend the money. So lately I have been sorting through her clothes to weed out what she’s outgrown, and I found this cute dress that’s too little for her.

, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking

I decided to try and use the material to fancy up her current lampshade.

, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking

It was just a plain hot pink color, and definitely needed some jazzing up. I got my inspiration from a couch pillow that has these fabric “flower looking” decorations on it.

, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking
So I used a wide mouth jar lid to trace, and them cut circles out of the dress.
, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking

Then I took a needle and thread and weaved it in and out  up the “middle” and pulled it tight, wrapped it around and tied it off.

, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking

 

, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking
 After making a bunch in several colors, I glued them around the bottom of the lamp shade for a feminine frilly look. I didn’t bunch them as closely as the ones on the pillow because I liked the “bow” effect I was getting.
, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking
I glued the belt around the top for some finishing detail.
, Little Girl’s Lamp Redo, Joyful Homemaking
I was excited to be able to use the dress to make her lamp shade prettier, and I still have enough material left over for another project!

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  1. Margo says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I didn’t hem around the edges as I am all about easy, plus I haven’t learned how to thread my sewing machine yet. 🙁
    The lamp shade won’t get handled a lot, so I’m not concerned about fraying, plus by the time it does fray, she will want something different for her room decor.

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  2. A Renaissance Woman says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Adorable! I have a milk glass lamp which has a lamp that would be wonderful on. Did you hem around the edges of the fabric circles?

    Reply
  3. Carrie says

    November 11, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    So Cute! Amazing results…yet so simple. GREAT JOB!!

    Reply
  4. Comeca Jones says

    November 11, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    How pretty!

    Reply
  5. PitterAndGlink says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    What an awesome re-purpose of a dress! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Shabby chic Sandy says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    That is adorable! Thanks for sharing such an adorable idea!

    Reply
  7. Stuff and Nonsense says

    November 12, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    very cute
    and simple idea
    for gussying up
    your daughter’s lampshade

    i’m sure she loved it!

    thank for sharing at fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  8. Livin' In Duckville says

    November 12, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    Cute!!

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    That is just so darling! I love her bedspread as well!! I would love you to join my little link party Friday Frolic! It is new and needs some love.
    http://karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-frolic_11.html

    Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Mommy LaDy Club says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    So clever! What a great job! I found you on Stir Stitch and Straighten. I really like all of your linking parties listed. What a great resource…thanks!
    Courtney

    Reply
  11. Spilled Milkshake says

    November 14, 2011 at 1:34 am

    This is adorable! I am so envious of your creativity!

    New follower from Stir, Stitch, and Straighten =)

    Reply
  12. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    November 15, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Great job! I have started repurposing old clothes around here too! I just made a dressing room “curtain” for my daughters dollhouse using a baby outfit that was still hanging around the attic. She’s six years old now! Those little girl clothes have such cute fabrics, why not use them?

    Kim
    http://www.todayismysome-day.blogspot.com

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  13. Rachel says

    November 15, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    What a great idea! The lamp turned out so cute. I love upgrades that don’t cost anything.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  14. Lori says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    That is adorable…now I wish I had paid more attention to all the old donated clothing. I do have another question too…How did you get your party links in a list and sooo organized. This would be a great submission for all of us new bloggers. Keep up the good work, Lori

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  15. Judy says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:28 am

    What a pretty lampshade. I love the idea of using clothing for projects like this. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  16. DIY Addict says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Soo adorable! I love it.

    Reply
  17. Jenna says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    This is so cute! Thanks for sharing! I have a giveaway going on over at my blog.. you should come check it out!

    itsjustcalledspicy.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. Just Jaime says

    November 17, 2011 at 1:39 am

    I LOVE IT! Looks great!

    Reply
  19. Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    That is ‘sew’ cute! Love the way it fancies the edge without covering the whole lamp.
    ~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva

    Reply
  20. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    November 19, 2011 at 6:42 am

    Hi! I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on fb, tweeted on Twitter and stumbled on Stumble Upon. Thanks for linking up at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 🙂

    Reply
  21. Mom4Real says

    November 21, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Absolutely adorable! My Kate would love to make this! Definitely going to add this to our list of things to make!

    Jessica @ http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. WhyCuzICan says

    December 9, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Very cute lampshade and suits her room really well!

    Peeking around your site; I was just over at your As Seen On TV review that I spotted at a linky party!

    Smiles,
    Suzanne in NW IL

    Reply

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