Rope covered lampshade.

I love these lamps from Ballard Designs. I'm cheap and not about to pay $79 (plus shipping) for a lamp.  So I spray painted a lamp I had in the closet and glued some sisal rope to a plain white shade. It's not hand braided natural sea grass like the Ballard lamp, just a $1.50 roll of sisal twine, but I'm happy none the less. And it didn't cost me $79 dollars, plus shipping to be happy. 

 

Comments

[Sandra :)]

I like that a LOT! I've glued twine to clay pots - I painted the pot with a matching paint color first - they're very pretty. But a lampshade - what a great idea! It looks like you put a thicker braid or something at the top or bottom - that gives it a nice finished look - very very nice - I need to try this!

[Cheryl]

I am all about having the look,but not paying the price. Love your project. Is that ric rac or braided twine on top and bottom.

[brandy]

Oh hey, that looks great! Good job!

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[Shannon]

Your lamp looks great. I think I like more than the inspiration ones! :)

[Kristena]

You are both thrifty and stylish! Love the lampshade. :)

[Autum]

The trim at the top and bottom of the shade is something I found on
clearance at Joann, it's some sort of jute trim.

On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM, wrote:

[Kathy Chamblin]

Autum....seems that you see the possibilities in just about everything. Good job.

[Rachael]

great lamp you made there! Rachaelxo

[Lorrie]

I like it. You seem to be able to whip up anything in the blink of an eye. So nice to see you posting again.

[Nina]

looks great!

[Elaine]

I like your version better than Ballard's. And the price is much better too!

[kris]

Just wanted to say that you really have a gift for decorating, and for being inspired to create, and make your own, the things you see. I enjoy seeing your projects.

[Funky Junk Interiors]

I totally love this! And totally love it more than Ballards. It's got that rustic charm I adore that I have littered throughout my own house. Twine, eh? Hmm... To think I use to have a barn full of hay and yeah.. TWINE. Sigh..

Donna

[Laura]

I am loving this...gotta find a lamp to revamp...Thanks. Laura@the mansion

[Aja]

LOVE this idea! Great job.

[Rachel]

Wow, this is gorgeous, I love it! I can't wait to try this. I'll be linking.

[Ashley]

That turned out so great! I may have to copy that!~Ashley

[Stephanie]

That looks so nice on your porch, way cute!

[Emma at emmanemhandmade.blogspot.com/]

This is such a smart idea! I have a lampshade with a tiny rip in it but love the shape - this will be perfect so I don't have to buy a new shade, and add some hipness as well! Thanks!

[Someday Crafts]

I actually think I like yours better than "theirs." Awesome!

[Maya@Completely-Coastal]

Love it. Beachy too..., which is my obsession.

[Wendy]

That turned out fabulous!

[Queenbee]

Turned out great!!! I love to find an inspiration picture and create it myself with a much better price tag. Thanks for sharing.

[Christine]

I really love this! Great job, it would be perfect in my living room!

[Shaleeta]

I made one of these, inspired by you! Not quite as perfect looking, but I'll try again with another, I think.
Either way, I have a blog (as in... made one maybe a week ago, and putting all of my projects on one by one) and am in the process of showing it off; I will link to your page! I doubt too many will actually see my page, but I figure it's polite :)

Thanks for the great idea!

( freetofurnished.blogspot.ca, if you are interested. Still under construction though)