I’ve been working on re-vamping my master bedroom. So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon. I purchased a lamp for it, and it has sat on my side table (with the tags still on it!) for two months. I wanted to “fanicify” the shade somehow, and I just couldn’t make up my mind how to do it. But then…I saw this.
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However, I didn’t really see it until I saw this. That’s it! That’s how it needed to be fancified! Thank you, Terra from Mama Says Sew. She gives fantastic directions, but I’ll give you the low-down here as well.
I purchased 1 1/2 yards of burlap for $2.99. Because the shade was so similar in color, I didn’t wrap it beforehand. Looking back now, I wish I would have, but it’s not a big deal. Not that many people tour my master bedroom anyway. 
I folded the burlap in half and used my rotary cutter to cut the strips. Don’t let the ruler fool you. I didn’t measure anything. I just kind of “eyed” each strip, but I did use the ruler to make a straight line. I think they ended up being about 2 1/2 inches.
Per Tessa’s directions, fold the strips in half and iron them down. You will line the folded edge with hot glue and place it on the shade in a squiggly manner.
Do this for about three days, burn your fingers five times, and itch for hours because of all the messy burlap residue.
Once you’re done, you’ll have something like this!
Unfortunately, I don’t think the base is staying this color, but it certainly is pretty! It was just the texture I was looking for, and it only cost $2.99 to do it. Inspiration abounds in blogland, doesn’t it?
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So cute! I just got new white lampshades for my bedroom and need something to dress them up a little. I was thinking just some ribbon but maybe I'll do this instead.
It looks so fab! I love the color of the lamp, too… so I'll close my eyes when you paint it
Love this! And please oh please keep the lamp color.
Very cute, Miss Thang..
My lamps are sitting in my bedroom sans shades too.. Every time I think about buying it I say, "What the heck Rachelle, spend the 30.00 for some stupid shades" but then I always think of something BETTER I want at Target aka bank account drainer.
Hope you're not getting drenched like us right now in kzoo, have a good week!
Gorgeous! Although I might shed a tear when you paint that lamp base, it's gorgeous too!
Love this! I am kind of burlap crazy right now. Made some curtains and a pillow out of it. It is such a great material isn't it?!
Awesome! I love a beautiful project like this where I can bring out the glue gun instead of a sewing machine!
Love the lamp. I'm the queen of leaving tags on, and burning myself with the hot glue gun. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Cheers,
Lisa x
Great job! I want one too… You did such a good job…I'm inspired!
Susan : )
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Oh how lovely!! What a great addition to your bedroom. Love the corlor of the lamp base also!
Oooooh, I'm soooo doing this! Like tomorrow. And I love the lamp like it is too! That color is fab
Love this!!! I need to get my hands on a cute base and go for it:) Beautifully done my friend!!
Super cute! And don't worry about the seven years. Decorating is never done!
Oh, I just love Anthropologie knockoffs! I wish I was creative enough to think of my own! (And wish my husband was as much of a fan of them!)
It looks beautiful, good job!
Playing It Cooley
Love this…so cute!
And I died laughing when I read, "I’ve been working on re-vamping my master bedroom. So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon." HAHAHA! I've been re-vamping my master bedroom as well…for about 6 years.
lovely!!!
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Gina
Totally adorable. I love it!
I love this, I am getting ready to make some changes in my bedroom, and I love this look. You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing all of your projects. I really enjoy seeing what you are doing.
Penny
Thats a great idea!! I've been looking for new lamp shades, but this is so nice!! (and much cheaper!!) thanks for the idea!
Eeek! That's beautiful!
I LOVE it! What great texture! Thanks for the tutorial. I've been looking for a good way to make over my lampshades in the master and this may just be it. Since it takes so long, I have to wonder if it's worth it….I'm so lazy…But they're so pretty!
nice!!!!!
Love this project! Your shade turned out beautiful! Love the texture!
"so far it has taken 7 years"
Ha! That's me and my whole house. Are you ever really done? Even when you're done, there's still that little tweak that needs doing. One of the reasons why I've never posted "finished" pics of my kitchen reno that happened nearly 3 yrs ago.
Thanks for sharing.
OMG Chris, this is super cute!
Love the color of the lamp
XXOO
Kristin
Love this! I am here for the first time via Kristin's comment on her FB page. Lovely blog. It has taken me 3 years to even get the slightest idea of what to do with my bedroom. So it will probably take me 7 or more years to finish it, too. Now I don't feel so bad!Happy Monday!
SO adorable! I love the texture (and the color of the base, actually!)
Oh that is sooo pretty! LOVE it!
So Cool! Great job! I am inspired!
It looks just fabulous! I want to try this…but I'm chicken!
That looks really awesome!
Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love it!!!!!!!!!
Kiss
http://alittlebitofeverthingsometimes.blogspot.com/
Too cool, actually love the color that the lamp is right now, but look forward to seeing it updated, too!
Very cute! DO NOT touch the lamp, it's sooo pretty the way it is!
Very cute! DO NOT touch the lamp, it's sooo pretty the way it is!
Darling!!
I love, love that lamp base! The color is my favorite! I need one just like it for my room. Can you please tell me where you got it? Thank you!
Another cute idea. I don't know if I'd have the patience to do it though. You always have such great ideas to share.
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yes indeed, and i'm so happy it does! such inspiring folks to learn from and share with! great job on the lampshade!!
Flipping AH-MAZING… and don't change the base color, its so perfect, and gorg. You had me laughing at the itch part, I get it totally. Wonderful DIY project. winks-jen
That is just gorgeous! I sure wish I was that crafty!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Heather
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Love this! I need to do something with my lamps…soon!
Blessings,
Lana @ ilovemy5kids
Wow Chris! I REALLY REALLY like this. Great job!!! I got a little confused on how you glued it, but will ask you later. Love Mom
I saw that post too and loved that lamp shade. So glad you tried it. It looks great!!!
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DaNita
I love the base color! The shade looks great.
Very neat idea. Its so funky! I have a lamp I have been thinking about redoing the shade. I will have to keep this one in mind. So cool!
WOW is this ever great! I love the ruffly look. amazing
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The shade looks awesome! I'm going to have to try the ruffle thing. But please!!! Don't change the color of the base. It's such a pretty blue! Don't do it! Turquoise lovers everywhere will weep!
Wow! Amazing what some time, a glue gun and $2.99 can do. I love the texture this adds!
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! I have an angled shade I wanted to do something with. I'll have to play with it and see if this technique would work. Thanks SO MUCH for the tips.
I'm LOVING this! I've seen all over blog land this week and I want to make one sooo bad! Your poor fingers lol. I would be delighted if you would share this at my VIP party today as well.
Fabulous work!
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Sommer
I absolutely love this! I am going to have to find a lampshade in my home that needs this. It's beautiful! And I completely understand as well about the burlap! I will itch for hours but it will be so worth it!
Gorgeous! And I, too, love the color of the lamp base!
This is gorgeous! For this, I would pick up an iron. I hate to iron!
Thank you for sharing.
That is GORGEOUS! I love it. Found you viaThrifty Decor Chick.
Very cute! Love the color of the lamp with the texture of the shade.
never seen anything like this – love it!
that is gorgeous… I'm going to have to try this!
Love the lamp and especially the shade! I'd love to try this because it is really unique!
Rondell
Love it, so cute! Do you think it would work with a fabric or ribbon that is not burlap? I'd love to add some color using this technique. Great job!
I have done 3 from your tutorial and LOVE LOVE them! Mom saw mine and wanted lampshades done too! Burlap & hot glue is a hot mess but SO worth it. Thank you for sharing! JenT
LOVE this lampshade! I'm going to have to create a room that needs this:)
So cool!
I featured your DIY on my blog.
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THANKS!
~ Jeanee
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Loved your lamp so much (and Mama Says Sew!) that I painted mine! I was also going to try the lampshade, but not sure I need it anymore now that the lamps have some life!
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I think it is adorable! I like the blue, but that's just me. This ia very inspiring project. Thanks for sharing.
OOOHHHH!! This is amazing! Truly! I LOVE it!! What an inspiration! I am in desperate need of new lampshades! And I think I will look no further! Thank you!
Simply stunning. This one's going in my favorite idea folder for sure! Funny…because I have been revamping my master for years too! I figured by time I finish it times will change and everything will be outdated and I'll start all over..LOL
LOVE! Will think about this redo when we paint in our master bedroom. : )
very nice! love it
This looks fabulous! I will be doing the same thing to my daughters lamp in her room.
I’m so glad, Melissa! It’s a fun shade, no?
“So far, it has taken me 7 years. I should be done pretty soon. ” heehee… . ditto here. But I think I am finally getting somewhere with my living room. I am working on a photo gallery wall right now but as soon as that is finished I have two lamp shades that are going to look similar to this.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Yes, indeed, so much inspiration in blogland!!! Thanks for sharing.
That is so great! i will be going to the fabric store tomorrow to start my new lampshades! thanks
Found your lampshade on pinterest..love it!! Was curious where you got the burlap, since it doesn’t look loike the normal burlap where I live ( brown and too loose & rough). Yours seems more the linen like burlap.
Grace
sweetdesignsky.blogspot.com
Great question, Grace. It is in fact the ol’ “regular” burlap. However, I think I found this either at Hobby Lobby or JoAnn’s. It is a lighter shade of it, but it’s still just burlap. Thank you for stopping by!
Wow..it certainly doesn’t look like it..Thanks for the info…
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