1.19.2010

Spray Paint Disaster Becomes a Cute Lamp Makeover!

I sometimes forget the "rules" regarding spray painting in cold temperatures.  I've never really paid much attention because I live in Houston which is a hot, sticky sauna most of the year (and I have bad hair pictures to prove it!)

Enter, this lamp...


Doesn't look too bad, right?  It started off black and I sprayed it white to go with all the coastal stuff that I'm putting together.

A closer look...






 Yikes!  The spray paint gods were not with me that day!  The paint started bubbling up and peeling, as a result of the cool temperature.

Note to self:  Cold + Spray Paint = Hot Mess!

So I started playing around (which is always dangerous!) and the end result is this!

 
Pretty cute, eh?  Here's what I did (and I'm still working on my goal of taking step by step pictures -- bad blogger, bad blogger *slapping myself repeatedly*):

1.  Wrapped lamp base in burlap.  Secured with a rubberband at the top.  I cut a small hole in the burlap on the backside for the cord to go through.
2.  Trimmed the edges of the burlap so they weren't too long.
3.  Took 3 shell necklaces and tucked them under the rubber band in the front of the lamp to create a sort of "tassel".
4.  Hot glued small conch shells on the lampshade








Disaster averted!

I'm linking up to:


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14 comments:

  1. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Love how you added those seashells to the shade...it's soooo stinkin cute!

    Hope you have a FUN Wednesday!
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    What a great solution, it's even better now! Love the shells on the shade, very cute. thanks for linking up!

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  3. JoyefulJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Way to save the lamp! I would never have thought of that! I've had many spray paint mishaps before, too and you came up with a clever way to cover it!

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  4. steffanyJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Very cute fix. Spray paint can be so finicky, and I am soooo impatient.

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  5. AnnyJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Cuteness! It now looks like a perma-gift :D

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  6. Raise Them UpJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    What a really clever way to cover up! I'm liking it!

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  7. Maya @ Completely CoastalJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I love the "wrapping" lamp! No fumes either!!

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  8. Expressions by HeatherJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Very cute!

    Thanks for linking up with Talented Tuesday!

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  9. Dana @ Bungalow'56January 21, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    I'm so glad I randomly clicked you from the friends list at The Lemon Cottage. I quickly peeked at your site and love it. Really like the newbie introduction post. What a great idea. You've picked some great newcomers. I am gearing up to give my Bungalow'56 some "spit and shine" and I know I will returning for lots of "Finesse" inspiration. Thanks for Blogging!

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  10. Angie HoldenJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Oh so very beachy!! Looks great!

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  11. Kasey at Thrifty Little BlogJanuary 22, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Way to come up with such a creative fix after disaster strickes! Isn't it funny how creative we get when we have to?

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  12. KimMalkJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    This turned out so cute - it could be anything under that burlap. I like the fringy things you tied it with.

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  13. JenJanuary 25, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    It looks like you meant to do that. Burlap is so popular right now and it turned out really cute. I have a few projects I am waiting to do when the weather warms up and I will keep your lamp in mind next time I get impatient to do them.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    That is a fabulous idea! It's freezing here in Utah, so I'm going through spray paint withdrawals. ;)

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