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September 8, 2011

Shabby Chandelier Makeover


I love when I find  ugly Italian chandeliers


No one else wants them and they are just screaming for a makeover




I really liked this pink one, but went with blue this time.  It proved to be a little more difficult...Note to self, don't use striped fabric!  I did not realize when I started that the dimensions of the top and bottom of the shade where different 


That meant I had to gather it.  I used a glue called Fabri-Tac, from any craft store.   In the end It turned out OK.


Some ruffles and heirloom white spray paint and I was finished


I sell these in my booth at Orange Tree for $65 and they never last long

Don't pass up these ugly lamps!

Happy Creating!

Carol


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39 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous Carol! This is one of my favorite makeovers!

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 8, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    That is so funny to me...don't pass up an ugly lamp. Sounds like permission for me to buy some more lamps....my hubs would flip! He tells me no more lamps, no more chairs....I seem to be drawn to them!! Cute how you change the shades!!

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  3. ChristineSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Looks great!

    Christine
    www.krazycraftylady.com

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  4. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love it Carol!

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  5. BiljanaSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I love both fabric so lovely, it looks so stunning:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  6. stefanieSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    sooooooo adorable!!!

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  7. DinaSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Carol, this is an awesome Idea! And they look so different! It's great to see what you come up with. I really do like the pink one, it looks just the way it is supposed to :)
    Love, Dina

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  8. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Amazing, Carol! Love how you transformed them.

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  9. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I love these! What a great idea you have -- I'm always looking at lamps at thrift stores -- I need a floor lamp now and I refuse to buy one new! Thanks for your ideas!

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    It's really hard for me to visualize these changes when I see an ugly lamp! lol But you really make them beautiful! ♥

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  11. TracySeptember 8, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Carol, you are a genius! I would have turned and ran from that lamp and you made it so pretty!

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  12. .September 8, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    It turned out gorgeous Carol!! I'm never lucky enough to run across anything this wonderfully ugly. ;)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I never see lights like that. Your transformation is wonderful and I love the gathers. How do you hang your chandeliers in the booth? I have no way to hang any chandeliers at mine (have some) and am looking for something to use.

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  14. GARAGE SALE GALSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    You can so "see" outside of the box!!! It's a lovely lamp after you have done your magic to it!
    How's things???
    Had the garage sale today and will do it again Sat for a couple of hours. Have a wedding to go to on Saturday.
    Daughter's b-day on Sunday...
    Have a great weekend!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  15. Madison Rose VintageSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I can not believe how you have the talent to make something so ugly so pretty!!

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  16. Savannah GrannySeptember 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Great transformation. Love the blue. Thanks for the heads up on ugly chandys. Have a great weekend. Ginger

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  17. SusanSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Your lamps are gorgeous!! My favorite is the pink one!

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  18. kristiBSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Carol, as usual you Amaze me! I seriously am not surprised by how beautiful this is!!! You are so talented, just between you and me stop by my blog. I promise you will be pleasantly surprised!!! I know you will want to know how to do this , so just e-mail me and I will give you all the juicy details. You deserve it for being So helpful <3

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  19. Bring Pretty BackSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Carol, This lamp is SOOOOOOOOO pretty now!!!!
    Have a pretty day my friend,'
    Kristin

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  20. Shannon@ Cozy Home ScenesSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Carol, you've done it again! Never would have thought those shades could turn out so beautifully. Have a great weekend! Shannon

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  21. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Carol, this is one of my favorite makeovers. Too, too cute!!!

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  22. KatieSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    So very cute! I love the pink one!!! XoXo

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  23. farmhouse-storySeptember 9, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    these are so darling!

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  24. NancySeptember 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Pass one up? Heck I would Love to find one! How are you Carol? I just realized your blog is going to my sidebar GFC feed and not my scrolling feed. For the longest time I just couldn't figure out why. Glad that's over with. I Love your hanging lamp, and the Walnut Ink tutorial!! I hope your Mom got all settled in!! Have a Great Week end!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  25. Sherry@Back2VintageSeptember 9, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    You can re-make ANYTHING!!! Love the new look of the lamps!

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  26. StampindamourSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Hey Carol-

    This transformation is FABULOUS!!!!

    ps-I sent you a reply message via email, making sure my email is correct. :)

    chat soon!

    HUGS!

    -pamela

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  27. Lisa RussellSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Great idea, Carol! I don't think there is ANYTHING you can't makeover! Fabulous!

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  28. DebbieSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Only you, with your eye, could transform those things. I picture yours hanging over a tub in a bathroom (clawfoot tub in my head) or a beautiful old vanity.

    And I'm getting some of that walnut ink in the previous post. I love the way you age your stuff.

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  29. Heart Vintage Design September 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Great transformation! Just wondering if you have to rewire them. Kitty

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  30. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioSeptember 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    LOL ohhh Carol, you could put lipstick on a pig and make it beeeyouteeful !

    (())

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  31. A Shabby Moment in TimeSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Thank you for the sweet note Carol...I will send my sons your thanks. They so appreciate thoughtfulness like yours! (as do I)
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I only ate 2! :)

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  33. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Great job! I love the transformation from a true ugly duckling to a beauty! You are very talented!

    Have a great week.
    Pam

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  34. Rebecca NelsonSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Fabulous as always girly girl.

    YEP! Turn up those hearing aids. I've been screaming NO PINK IN MY GUEST ROOM for weeks! HEAR ME NOW?

    good.

    xoRebecca :)

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  35. VickiSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Carol it is gorgeous! I love the blue. Glad you could make that fabric work.

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  36. Jordan@the2seasonsSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Very Cute. I would of never thought of something like this. Visiting from MM.

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  37. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    What a gorgeous makeover! It's no surprise that they don't last long in your booth. I always seem to have that problem with stripes. Just when I think something is perfectly square...stripes prove me wrong.

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  38. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Carol, this is beautiful. Love your makeovers.

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  39. mary pernulaSeptember 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful! Hugs Mary

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