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Easiest, Prettiest, and Most Cost Efficient Lamp Upcycle

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This is by far the easiest lamp upcycle EVER! All you need is a few simple items, and you too can create this gorgeous beauty right NOW!

With all the excitement in the last few weeks with fixing up Mike and I’s master bedroom, coming out with my new Spring Sign Collection, opening up a brick and mortar shop in our town, and just overall doing the normal every day work and home related chores… you can definitely say that my brain has been a bit frazzled!

I have a tendency of working hard. ALL. THE. TIME.

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE my job and I LOVE what I do every day.

However, like with anything, moderation is key. Now all I need to do is keep reminding myself and following through!

In fact, it’s gotten so bad that I’ve started grinding my teeth at night again. Yikes! Bahamas anyone?

But anyways, with everything that has been keeping me running around like a crazy person, I have completely forgotten to tell you about my upcycled lamp project!

Last week I showed you a few clips of them with my Pottery Barn Knock Off DIY Nightstand, but I just KNEW you wouldn’t want to miss out on the full tutorial! This post does include some affiliate links, but they are for your convenience.  Please click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Easiest, Prettiest, and Most Cost Efficient Lamp Upcycle

This is by far the easiest lamp upcycle EVER! All you need is a few simple items, and you too can create this gorgeous beauty right NOW!

I bought these two beauties for a whopping $5 a piece at my local Restore. Not only were they an amazing price, but they WORK.

This is by far the easiest lamp upcycle EVER! All you need is a few simple items, and you too can create this gorgeous beauty right NOW!

Quick, fun fact.

So, ever since Mike (aka. Super Talented Hubby) and I have decided to open up a brick and mortar shop we have found that we each veer towards certain types of items.

For instance, Mike has an obsession with chairs. We have so many flipping chairs in the shop and at our home that I feel like we’re getting ready to open up a restaurant, movie theater, or something of that nature. It’s absolutely nuts-o if you ask me.

However, then there’s me. I have a thing for lights. I won’t tell you how many we have right now, but… they rival Mike’s chairs. Ohhhh the irony.

This is by far the easiest lamp upcycle EVER! All you need is a few simple items, and you too can create this gorgeous beauty right NOW!

So, I bet you’re wondering… how did I turn this $5 lamp into a true beauty?

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Don’t worry, baby bird. I got you covered!

All you need to do once you buy the lamp of your choice is purchase a can of Rust Oleum Spray Paint in Silver and spray these puppies down. Then, hop on over to Walmart (or Amazon) and grab a few of these Linen Drum Shades.

That’s all. Easy peasy, right!?

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    Here’s what I have left to do:
     
    1.) come up with a plan

    2.) paint bed and dresser

    3.) new sheets and  bedskirt (keep duvet)

    4.) design/create bedside tables

    5.) update the ceiling lighting and bedside lamps

    6.) add a rug

    7.) find new curtains

    8.) add a little wall bling

     

    Happy DIY’ing!


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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Keri says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:13 am

      LZ, that’s a great lamp makeover!! Doesn’t get much easier than that! That’s exciting that you and your husband are starting a brick and mortar shop!!! Praying for a successful and not so stressful time for you all. πŸ™‚

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        January 26, 2016 at 7:26 pm

        It sure doesn’t, Keri! I love when a project turns out like this πŸ™‚ Thank you so much for your prayers and I can’t wait to get started with this new adventure!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        January 26, 2016 at 7:26 pm

        It sure doesn’t, Keri! I love when a project turns out like this πŸ™‚ Thank you so much for your prayers and I can’t wait to get started with this new adventure!

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    2. Rebecca says

      January 29, 2016 at 2:00 am

      Beautiful, and easy, lamp upcycle. Thanks. And good luck with all the different things that you are taking on right now!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        February 4, 2016 at 9:59 pm

        Hi Rebecca and thank you! I’m glad you liked this tutorial, and I’m definitely going to need all the luck I can get πŸ˜‰

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