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Pretty Lamps

21 years ago

Hi, guys. Just thought I would share something I have really gotten into at my home. I'm sure this isn't new news to most of you, but I have some really nice lamps and took some beautiful beads and fringe and added them to the lampshades! They look beautiful! Told my DH I could sell them for much more money than they cost me and he said "then sell them"...lol Of course, I'm not going to. Anyway just wanted to share my success with you. It just adds so much to your decor. I searched the site and didn't see any posts on this.

Comments (17)

  • 21 years ago

    I'd love to see pictures of your lamps... they sound great.

  • 21 years ago

    CandyWA, I'm planning on learning how to post pictures. As soon as I get it down I will post some of the lamps.

  • 21 years ago

    I'm presently looking for the perfect fringe/beading to put on a couple of lamp shades. I'll watch for a picture of yours too.

  • 21 years ago

    I would love to see a picture too!!! I wish the Garden Web would come up with a very simple way to show your photos. There is a forum but it is very detailed and you have to spend a great deal of time trying to figure out which one will work for your photo editor.
    Good luck

  • 21 years ago

    I think I have FINALLY figured out how to attach pic's. Here is one of the lamps I have done, they really do look much prettier in person, though, it's just too hard to see the detail in a picture.

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  • 21 years ago

    Got a pic of another one in our master bedroom. Like I said, the detail just is not showing up like I want it to, but at least you get the idea.

  • 21 years ago

    I don't see a picture. I use photobucket too and all you need
    to do is cut and paste the img address that is under your
    picture, into your post here and the picture will appear.
    Hope this helps.

  • 21 years ago

    Evelyn, I can't believe you don't see pictures. When I pull it up on the forum it is there...how weird!

  • 21 years ago

    I see it now in your next post. I must of been typing my last
    message just as you were reposting the pic and our paths crossed.

  • 21 years ago

    Sorry guys, there was also a picture of the lamp in our masterbath room earlier and now it has disappeared. How can that happen...lol I swear it was there for awhile!

  • 21 years ago

    I am going to post the pic that disappeared one more time. Hopefully, it will stay put this time.

    This one is in the master bath area.

  • 21 years ago

    Your lamps look great! I saw them decorate a white lampshade
    using black fringe which looked similar to your bedroom one on
    the A&E show called Find and Design. This is a great way to
    spruce up an old lampshade. I'm going to keep my eyes open
    at garage sales for some that I can decorate.
    Thanks for sharing your projects!

  • 21 years ago

    You are quite welcome. I don't even care if the lampshade is brand new, I'm decorating it...lol Such an easy and quick fix and it makes such a difference!!!

  • 21 years ago

    It's always fun to see the surroundings in posted pictures. Becky, I love your bathroom faucet!

    In the first picture, is that a beaded pillow just to the left of the phone?

  • 21 years ago

    CandyWA, Thanks and yes, and I always forget that you can see surrounding things when I am focusing in on a particular subject.

    The bathroom faucet has been wonderful, so easy to keep and I was afraid it would be hard! I love seeing others people's homes, too.

  • 21 years ago

    That lamp is beautiful! I bought one allready made,but they are expensive.I have old shades that need to be updated.How did you attache the beading?Did you use a hot glue gun?

    Eliza ann

  • 21 years ago

    Eliza, normally I have always used fabric glue, but on the last several I have done I have used a hot glue gun instead. You have to be able to work fast, but you don't have to wait so long for it to adhere! Good luck.

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