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April 22, 2013

Covering A Lamp Shade With Lace

I love the look of lace covered lamp shades



I started with a thrift store pole lamp table


Then sprayed it with Heirloom white paint


I actually thought this is all I would have to do since it had a really nice shade, but....No, that would be to easy!


So, I took the fabric off the shade and started covering it with lace.   

To get the lace tight I only covered 3 sections at a time using Fabri-Tac glue and clips (You could use clothespins) to hold it while it dried.  Lace is very forgiving, you can't see where the seams overlap.


After it dried I trimmed the lace close to the wire of the shade then glued a vintage lace trim around the top and bottom



And I was done


 I put the lamp in my booth at Orange Tree and priced it at $95


The shade was not difficult to do, it just had to be done in stages, glue and wait, glue and wait.... I'm good with the glue part just not good with the wait part!

Happy Creating!
Carol
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47 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    What a transformation. The lamp looks so gorgeous now.
    Hugsxx

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  2. Bellenza Wedding BistroApril 22, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    You are so creative and clever. This looks so pretty!

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  3. Shabby chic SandyApril 22, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    I'm like you--I am bad at the waiting part!This turned out beautifully..I'm sure it will sell quick :)

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  4. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIApril 22, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Yes we always want to see the result before having finished, and I'm often better at thinking than doing (I hope I use the good words, I understand quite much english than i speak-write !) !! Love your so nice lamp !

    Xoxo from PARIS in the spring: yes it is wonderful

    Joëlle

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  5. GailApril 22, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    OMGoodness, that turned out beautiful! I love the shade!! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  6. decorayadoraApril 22, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    You are so creative and clever. This looks so beautiful and dedícate lamp

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  7. DebbieApril 22, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I liked it already (post painting), but the lace shade gives it a really romantic and one of a kind look. Love the see through nature of it.

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  8. Ruby and ArthurApril 22, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Turned out so nicely! The lace shade adds just the right touch. Jean

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  9. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Ooooh Ms Rebecca is doing a sewn bits and pieces lamp shade I'm so wanting to try. She takes her lace bits and sews them all together. I love the look. I also love this look. Or maybe even some crochet table cloth cut up, sewn and placed would look good. Maybe tea dyed. Lots of good ideas to go with once you go into fabric, cloth and thread products. Hugs. Tammy

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  10. Perfectly PrintedApril 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Love the lamp shade!!! Well, and the lamp too! I'm with you....not very patient with things that have to dry! chris

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  11. Connie@shabbyforsureApril 22, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Carol, This turned out so pretty. You make everything look so easy...Connie

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  12. NannaApril 22, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    a beautiful transfermation!
    Helen

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  13. Ricki TreleavenApril 22, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Very cute....you make it look easy! Love the lace shade.

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  14. sunnyskiesandsweetteaApril 22, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful! Hopefully it will fly out of your booth :)

    Blessings,
    Amy Jo

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  15. farmhouse-storyApril 22, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    such a pretty way to extend the life of a shade, carol:) have a great week!

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Very pretty, Carol! The shade has such a nice shape to it, too.

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  17. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 22, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love it and I know someone else will too. I'll bet it casts some beautiful shadows when the light is on.

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  18. Nancy CarrApril 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Very pretty.

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  19. Lady PamelaApril 22, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    So beautiful. I could never part with it.
    *Smiles*

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  20. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    its beautiful you are so creative and clever! It now looks so girly girl, I love it!

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  21. JuneApril 22, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Oh my! Lamp + Lace = Fabulous in my book! I am sure that you have a huge stash of vintage lace. :)

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  22. Irene Helms DesignsApril 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Amazing transformation from plain to splendid!
    Irene

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  23. NanaDianaApril 22, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Wow- Is THAT cute! You can't see ANY seams either! Great job, Carol. I'm betting someone snaps it up pretty quick! xo Diana

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  24. Celestina MarieApril 22, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Hi Carol,
    LOVE the lace. What a gorgeous redo. You are amazing. I bet that lamp will fly out of your booth.
    Happy Creating.
    CM

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  25. Holly Loves ArtApril 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Such a fun tutorial... love the end result! Beautiful work!

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  26. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 22, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Love it Carol! It would be so pretty in a bedroom.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  27. Cozy Thyme CottageApril 22, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    That lamp turned out so nice! I love lace and with the lamp stand painted white it turned out great. Another winner for you! Nancy

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  28. TrishaApril 22, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Wow! That's pretty.

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  29. CreateologyApril 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Yes to the lace lampshade!!! I know the waiting is the worst but it really makes the lamp unique. Beautifully done dear lady...

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  30. Jan from WyomingApril 23, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    You did a great job on the lampshade (and the lamp)!

    I have a question. When you glued the lace to the lampshade did you wrap some lace over the edges or did you just glue it to the edge. You did say you trimmed the extra off, so I am assuming you did not wrap any lace. The edges of the lamp look completely covered with lace and smooth, without rough edges once you trimmed the lace. I want to make a lace heart, and I am not certain how one deals with the edges along the wire so that they look nice without adding any trim.

    Another question... Tammy from “The Stitching Coop” mentioned that "Ms Rebecca" is piecing lace to make her own lampshade. Can you tell me who Ms Rebecca is, and does she have a website/blog? I am curious to see what she does with the lampshade.

    As always, you are one of my favorite bloggers, although I don't post much. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

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  31. Maureen WyattApril 23, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    That is absolutely stunning! I'm going to have a go at one myself and I'm pinning.

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  32. TeresaApril 23, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    You are - above and beyond every thing - a Brave Soul! I wouldn't dare... even with you suggesting that I could.


    WOW! Amazing Job, Lovely Carol!



    I bow to you and your poweress with Lace. There's nothing that goes through your amazing hands that doesn't go from rags to riches in a eye blink. As long it's you doing the blinking, of course.

    You make me wish for a magnifier and look for proofs that this isn't - can't - be the same piece.


    Thank you so much for sharing your Art and Inspiring us into believing in Fairies.


    Love,
    Teresa

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  33. MelanieApril 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. I have quite a lampshade fetish and have 2 really sweet antique lampshades in storage waiting to be reinvented into something pretty. I think I will try this !

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  34. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 23, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    It won't be in your booth very long, Carol. Great job! You must be more patient than you let us believe!!!

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  35. A Southern RoseApril 23, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Oh how pretty! I love it. And I am so excited because on one of thrifting days last week I found a table lamp similar to this. I cannot wait to make it pretty. Hopefully as pretty as yours. I bet it doesn't last long in your booth.

    Hugs,
    Lee Laurie

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  36. DebbiedoosApril 23, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    That is just gorgeous Carol! Great tut too! I have so many lace doily's. I bet this would look pretty in our bedroom, hmmmmm! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  37. hopeandjoyhomeApril 23, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Fabulous as usual Carol! So pretty!

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  38. Sweet MelanieApril 24, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    It turned out absolutely beautiful! What a transformation indeed!

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  39. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 24, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Hello Carol,
    This shade is soooo PRETTY!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  40. Annie JeffriesApril 25, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    $95!! I'm surprised that pretty little thing didn't start a bidding war.

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  41. BiljanaApril 28, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, I love it:) Hugs, Biljana

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  42. vintage greyApril 30, 2013 at 2:36 AM

    I absolutely love your lampshade!! So beautiful!! xo Heather

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  43. Mrs. Kelley DibbleMay 1, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    It turned out adorably, Carol.

    Happy week!
    Kelley~

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  46. DebiMay 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Carol...that lamp is just so sweet and beautiful! I have six or seven lamp shades and lamps sitting in my garage and been there in forever that need a face lift. I have a ton of ideas, but just don't get there. You have inspired me to get at it! You're work is always so beautiful and you make everything look so easy peasy! Someone I'm sure is going to be taking that off your hands real soon!

    Hugs! Have a great weekend! :)

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  47. Adamson williamsNovember 11, 2019 at 4:24 AM

    Thanks for sharing this amazing idea.Your lampshade is looking very stunning with lace.This lace covered lamp shades idea will be really very helpful for old lampshades.
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