DIY

If the lampshade fits…

How pretty are these new colored burlap lampshades?

Wouldn’t they take your plain jane lamp base to another level. Love this look. I’m not in love with their $79price tag. $79 isn’t an extremely high price, but I think you can easily recreate the look for less.

Step 1: Pick up plain white drum shade. This 16″ shade is only $13.47.
Step 2: Use spray adhesive to attach colorful burlap {$3.25 a yard}.For a 16″ shade you will only need 1/2 yard. Apparently if you are trying to get a coral shade you can just bleach black burlap and voila coral.
Step 3: Use a glue gun and attach 1/2″ burlap ribbon {$2.85 for a 3 yard bundle} border.

FINISHED for less than $20!

 

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  1. Mackenzie {Design Darling} says:
    May 8, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Love this DIY idea! Wondering how it would look in hot pink for a white base I have. Thinking it’s worth a try! 🙂

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  2. Sarah says:
    May 8, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I don’t know about bleaching black burlap,but if you bleach black pants you get nice coral colored sploches!

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  3. paula says:
    May 8, 2012 at 11:05 am

    love this idea!

    Reply
  4. Peggy @The Decorating Files says:
    May 8, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Love the fabulous colors you found! Isn’t it great to know you can achieve the look, but for SO MUCH less. Thank you for sharing; I’m inspired to change up a few shades I have!

    Reply
  5. Ashley says:
    May 8, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Such a smart solution. Do I sense a DIY in the near future for you?

    Reply
  6. Maria @ All Things Luxurious says:
    May 8, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Thanks for the little tutorial! Those are adorable! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Brooke @ ShemmyShake says:
    May 9, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Great idea! I have two white lamps that could use some sprucing up. I’m completing this project.

    Reply
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