Category: revamp

Upcycled Vintage Window & Chalk Ink Love

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Three houses ago…my husband and I had a 1937 bungalow. When we had the windows replaced I saved a few. For what? I wasn’t sure at the time, but I knew I could come up with uses for them.

I decided this one would make a perfect kitchen nook chalkboard. I busted out the trusty chalkboard spray paint and got to work. Yup, sprayed it right on to the glass of the window! Then I discovered Chalk Ink!

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These markers write on a multitude of surfaces and wipe off with a little water – just like chalk!
I used it on some glass containers I had for coffee, nuts and grains.

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I love all the fun colors and how easy they are to clean up.

Happy creating! What are you working on this Wednesday?
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DIY: Shabby Lamp Shade

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I love me some fun lamps. However, I do not love those “fun” prices that come along with said lamps.
Lately, I have been browsing the plethora of adorable Franklin,TN antique shops and gathering a lot of inspiration. Among the treasures were tons of unique desk lamps – which is exactly what I needed to go with my revamped desk!

Well, these beautiful antique shop lamps were not in the ole budget,
so I had to get funky with my GW lamp.

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As you may have noticed, I ripped off the stained fabric that was the lamp shade before I snapped my photo – but I am sure you can dig into your imagination to envision the before look.

Redoing the base was simple: Krylon spray paint in Almond.

For the shade, I had bigger plans (details to follow) that required a tad more elbow grease.

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First, I sprayed the frame a light yellow. Next, I cut up some random fabric and burlap scraps, then tied them around the top and base of the lamp shade frame.

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And now she lives happily on my desk!
I also love that I can rotate the shade to get a glimpse of different fabrics.
This was super simple and only took about an hour.

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