Monday, 28 November 2011

Before & after light!

There has been something I have been mulling over for a while that I needed to change in Olivia's new room.... her light fitting..... now her light was left over from when her much older sister had that room and I didn't think that the chanderlier with a black string drum shade around, had quite the right vibe in a little tweens room which was all turquoise, white, orange and pink!!!


A little too sophisticated for the young one but I wanted the option of going back to it at some future stage, so I had to work out how to give it a temporary makeover that would work long term. My added problem was that whatever I did to it had to be done is situ as I would have needed an electrician to take it down and then put it up again when I made it over....nah....not spending money on that!!! Which brings me to my second problem, it had to be done cheap!!!

So I was wandering around Lincraft on the weekend looking for inspiration when....
yeah!!! I found it, and only $5 a ball!


It is kind of a fluffy nylon wool! Perfect and perfect colour. 
Now all I had to do was spend the next few hours wrapping it round and round the shade....
couldn't get more simple!!!




How cute is it now....and such a simple makeover. You could use this technique on any shade and when you are sick of the colour or want a change, just cut it off and the original is still underneath!!!


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29 comments:

  1. brilliant. it looks so so cute.
    great change.

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  2. Very cute and creative idea, Gina. What? You mean you are going to cut that off and NOT spend hours UNWRAPPING it?;>) Just asking~ xo Diana

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  3. Very clever and such a cute idea....love it!
    ~Des

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  4. This totally cute! seriously!! My mouth dropped down when I saw it!

    Tiffany

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  6. So clever! My teen would love that, too. the room is adorable.
    Cheers, Andrea

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  7. Oh yeah! This is great. It is the perfect temporary change for your little lady's room. If your little one is anything like mine, she'll change her mind about what she likes in a few months and then you can do another easy makeover. :)

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  8. such a simple project and such a stunning result :)
    congrats ;D

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  9. How cute is that is right! It's great. The room is lov.er.ly. Really a creative girl, aren't you!
    Thanks for sharing over at Sunday's Best, keep the creative ideas coming. Now following you!

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  10. So pretty! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! (and red during the holidays!) http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-15.html

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  11. Very pretty room, and love the upscale job on the chandy!

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  12. SO PRETTY...and it fits the room so well. Thanks for linking to Totally Tutorial Tuesdays :)

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  13. This is stunning!! so beautiful

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  14. What a simple change that made a world of difference! I love the glow it gives off. Thanx for coming over to party!

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  15. I love this style of light fixture! It was pretty before but absolutely adorable now!

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  16. WOW! I love the color and texture it adds!! Quick and easy makeover! Great job! I would love for you to come and link up today @ Passionatelyperfect.com! Your newest fan!!

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  17. Fantastic idea....this turned out beautiful. Love that color!

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  18. That is stunning! What a beautiful room :D

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  19. Wow ... that is way too beautiful and way too easy! And, of course, the color is perfect.

    Thanks ~
    Mary @ SeaQuilts

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  20. Gina, I love this! The color is great and now it is so cute. Thanks for linking to the Open House party and have a good weekend.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  21. Hello Gina,
    I came to your blog after seeing the picture of this amazing chandelier that you have redesigned - it is awesome! I am obsessed with making lampshades and very spoiled in this regard for a good looking design. Yours totally rocks! Incredible look. And most of all I am impressed by how smart you achieved it. Fantastic color and material combination. Not to mention that it is totally great that you will be able un-do it if there is a need. My biggest compliments for your work!
    Laura

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  22. I love how pretty this is. The yarn totally transformed it. Looks great in the room. I featured it today on Mod Mix Monday!

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  23. SO STUNNING! I'd be thrilled if you came to share this awesome project at the Head to Head Showdown at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen

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  24. You've been featured!

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/12/top-ten-features-from-11302011-winner.html

    Thanks for joining my Thursday Party!

    Be Blessed,
    DaNita

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  25. wowwww. This make over is just gorgeous! You have just given me a great idea for a lampshade I have. Thank you so much.
    I have just discovered your blog I´m now I´m hooked!

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  26. How gorgeous! I just posted about my turquoise and white Christmas tree.

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  27. Wow, that is fantastic!!! What a great idea, and the color is my FAVE! Would totally love for you to link this up over at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesdays (even though it wasn't really trash to begin with!) on Kammy's Korner! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/12/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-10.html

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