Decoupaged Camping Lamp
I picked up one of those battery powered plastic camping lamps at a yard sale for $3. It didn’t come with the 6 volt battery, but we happened to have one of those at home in our battery stash. Not sure...
View ArticleCoastal Inspired DIY Twig Lamp Shade
Have you ever just started getting rid of anything and everything because you just can’t take the clutter anymore?! Once upon a time I had really wanted and consequently received a particular shell...
View ArticleLeft Over Primer Painted Table Lamp Makeover
We’ve got a wholotta primer paint left over from our painted vinyl basement floor job, and I plan to use as much of it as I can. I’ve already used some of it up on the grain sack fishing cabinet, but...
View ArticleWeathered Old Newspaper Lamp Shade
I usually keep a stack of old newspaper around because it always comes in handy for wrapping items for storage or shipping, and it works well as a small drop cloth for craft projects. Back in the day...
View ArticleDIY Patriotic Solar Table Lamps
There is always an onslaught of lamps and lamp shades at the thrift store. I can never seem to “not” look, just to see if anything catches my eye. I love that lamps are useful. They light our way....
View ArticleMiniature Tealight House to Mock Punch Tin Lantern
Lanterns of any kind seem to be a big trend this season. I had two black metal tea light houses in my thrifted miniature house collection. One was upcycled as a bird house planter, which turned out to...
View Article7 Faux Punched Tin Lantern Ideas
Every porch or patio needs at least one punched tin lantern!! I read that blurb in one of the design magazines while at the dentist office a few months ago. I have been a little obsessed about it ever...
View ArticleDIY Upcycled Lantern Solar Lights
Have you been embracing the world of solar lighting? It sure has come a long way with everything from solar string lights to hanging outdoor porch lighting. I keep leaning toward solar because a)...
View ArticleTissue Paper Lights with Plastic Cups
A few weekends ago, two of my great-nieces came over and we made tissue paper lights with plastic cups. The reasons I love this project is because once you’re done you have pretty little luminaries...
View ArticleHow To Spray Paint A Light Fixture To Stay Within Budget
Light fixtures are like decorations on a cake. Similar to the difference between florets, drizzles, or sprinkles layered over vanilla frosting. Light fixtures make the ultimate statement in a room even...
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