I recently saw these at Contended Sparrow and was inspired to make my own...
It all started with a red lampshade that was just sitting in the closet.
After ripping the fabric off, I used my wire cutters and pliers to attach the chicken wire then gave it a couple coats of white Krylon Dual spray paint.
My plan was to keep it like this, but the more I stared at it,
it started to scream,
"D o l l m e u p !"
So I hot glued some French gimp to the top and bottom
{if I'd had more, I would've added it to the 4 sides as well...but unfortunately I cleaned Hancocks out!}
I made rosettes out of muslin, rhinestone buttons, and this broach...
...and added some peacock feathers.
I had it on a black lamp base, but like it on the turquoise better...
Thank you for checking out my chicken wire lampshade! I hope you like it!
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I think that is so cute! Very funky! Maybe you can find one of those popular Edison bulbs for the lamp (since you see the bulb now) and show it off even more!
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Okay, I am in love with this. I recently ripped some fabric off a shade, and you have inspired me to take the wire shade to the next level. I'm going to pin and give you credit (of course)! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh that is the cutest lamp shade! I really love the added touch of fun the peacock feather adds!
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What a fun transformation! Love the rosettes. Adding you to my follow list.
ReplyDeleteAngie
Very cute... I love adding brooches and old jewelry pieces to fabric and silk flowers... Lovely
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Mary
I LOVE your embellishments! Old jewelry pieces are just beautiful added to things. By the way, I just became your newest follower, yay!
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the cutest lamp shade I've seen in awhile. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
That turned out adorable! I was planning on using chicken wire on a cabinet door. I may try that with the scrap I have left over. Thanks for sharing! Dee from My Painted Stuff.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love the feathers!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and creative! The peacock feathers look awesome with the turquoise base. Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you will come back soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for finding me and following:) I love your blog! The chicken wire is incredible. Love me some chicken wire! Great idea! I am now following you and loooove it!
ReplyDeleteGod has been so good to send friends like you my way. Thanks again! I love forward to sharing more with you in blogland:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring me. I have a roll of chicken wire and I am still trying to figure out what I should do with it. Thanks for linking to Cowgirl Up.
ReplyDeleteCute lampshade this is the first time I've seen one out of wire and I love the blinged out rosettes!! Coming by from Always Dreaming and am now a Follower.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty makeover.Love those roses on it too.
ReplyDeleteAnne
You have such great taste! I love this project it looks so so so good. I'm your next follower from http://iheartpears.blogspot.com feel free to return the favor :)
ReplyDeleteHolly this looks great! I'm a fellow lampshade maker and have no less than 30 lampshades that need to be covered. Maybe I will have to do some with chicken wire.
ReplyDeleteHey, I'm a new follower - figured it was the least I could do since we are co-hosting a party together!
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can I ask how you attached the chicken wire to make it fit right
ReplyDeleteYou sure can! I just used a pair of jewelry pliars to wrap the wire around the frame. Thank you for inquiring! I hope yours turns out beautiful!
DeleteI am trying to make something like this for a hair bow holder in my daughter's room. I got the fabric of the shade and it is incredibly sticky with glue. I soaked it in acetone, but I still can't get it all off. Did you have this problem?
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