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Beneath My Heart

Burlap Lamp Shades for the Boys’ Room

DIY projects

17 Jan

 

I am so very excited about how this project turned out!

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It’s exactly what I had envisioned in my head.

I bought some lamp shades from Target for the boys’ room a couple of years ago. They weren’t exactly what I was looking for, but they were the right size and shape, (and price).

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They were covered with a tan paper that began to bubble. I tried to ignore it, but it was driving me crazy.

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I began to think about how I could recover them…maybe with new material? blue? red? khaki?

And then it hit me….BURLAP, BABY!

If you don’t know about my obsession with burlap, just click on “burlap projects” in my side bar, and you’ll get a good idea.

I already had some leftover burlap, so I quickly got to work.

First I pulled the navy blue trim off of the lamp shade. That was super easy.

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Then I took my burlap and wrapped it around the shade.

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I covered each side of the shade with fabric glue and a sponge brush and pressed the burlap to the shade.

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Then I let it dry.

I tucked the edge of the material under and secured it with my glue gun.

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Press the seam down and it will lay nice and flat. Just be careful because the glue can seep through the holes of the burlap! Trust me…I know!

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Then I trimmed the burlap around all of the edges with my scissors.

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Next, I got out my trusty glue gun and glued the ribbon back on.

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They were already looking sooooo good to me!

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But it needed something else.

Sooooo.

I bought some stencils at Michael’s (with a coupon) for 4 bucks. Then I got out my sponge brush and the same paint that I used to paint the boys’ collector’s shelves. (Colonial Red)

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The boys picked out a number that they wanted stenciled on their lamp shade, and I got to work.

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I taped the stencil in place and applied the paint with my sponge brush.

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Then I used a smaller paint brush to go over the edges of the numbers to make them more even.

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They are perfect! To me, at least.

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It was nighttime when I took the pictures of the lamp shades in the boys’ room, so I used my flash for some of them. ( I usually try not to do that, but in this case I thought some of the pictures turned out better with the flash.)

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The boys are thrilled! They love having those lamps beside their beds to read at night.

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If you want to learn how to make a collector’s shelf similar to the ones in the boys’ room, click HERE.

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I bought the swing arm lamps at Goodwill for $2.50 a piece. They were an ugly brass, so I spray painted them with a metal spray paint from Lowe’s. It was called “hammered metal” or something like that. It was two years ago…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Well, that’s it! It took me about 30 minutes to complete this project. It was well worth the time and $4.00 I spent on it. Don’t you agree?

Be sure to stop by on Tuesday for another FABULOUS giveaway! I’m so excited to share it with you!

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50 Comments

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Comments

  1. Lindsay Jett Owsley says

    January 17, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    So, I decided I needed to give this blog thing a shot…I'm pretty excited about it. (And your lamp shades…adorable!) I love you! :-)

    Reply
  2. Jeanette says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:25 am

    They are so cute! Love them

    Here's a great giveaway. Nothing to do but comment.
    gafoodies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. HouseMama says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:31 am

    Love those lamps!

    I'm coveting the bedding.

    Still.

    Ugh!!!

    Reply
  4. Jill@Barnes Yard says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Oh my goodness-LOVE these! So Pottery Barnish! They were cute without the numbers, but the numbers just make them pefect! Good job :)
    -Jill

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  5. MrsKBJ says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:40 am

    They came out great!! Good job!!

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  6. Destination Seaborn says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Nice job! I love your boys' bedroom. It looks like it came from the pages of a magazine. Lisa

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  7. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:08 am

    Wow, the lampshades turned out super cute.!!

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  8. Jamie says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:28 am

    I just stumbled upon your blog from another blog (couldn't tell you which one it was) and I'm so glad I did! I love doing the stuff that you do on here and you have totally inspired me! I have a couple of pieces of furniture I have wanted to paint and after seeing what you have done, I'm planning ot start those projects ASAP! Thank you for the awesome inspiration!

    I'm also planning to try these burlap lampshades. My baby's nursery is vintage baseball and these would fit PERFECTLY!

    Thanks again!

    Jamie
    http://www.roubinek.blogspot.com

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  9. Barb @ GritsandGlamour says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:43 am

    Loooove this project. I am a burlap lover too. It is one of the most versatile fabrics I have ever seen. This is such a sweet project. Great how-to pics and I know its not easy to take a pic and "model" the how-to, also. LOL Thanks for sharing! ~Barb

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  10. 3LittleByrds says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:44 am

    Those turned out so cute. You did a great job.

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  11. marissa says

    January 18, 2010 at 2:05 am

    oooh I love these, thanks for sharing I'll totally be making my own

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  12. chair up says

    January 18, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Faaaaan-tastic! They look so good, no wonder your boys love them.
    I am on a bit of a craft kick at the moment myself so am on the lookout for quick easy ideas and this one will definitely be used in the very near future!
    Angex

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  13. Paula says

    January 18, 2010 at 6:32 am

    Your lamps turned out so cute! It's great that you didn't have to spend much to redo them.

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  14. Jaime @ Our Journey says

    January 18, 2010 at 6:50 am

    They look fabulous! I am back in the U.S. (from Germany) for a short visit … my list to the fabric store includes burlap! Your burlap projects have inspired me!

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  15. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says

    January 18, 2010 at 7:48 am

    What delightful little lamps! Oh how I love the room you have slowly evolved for your boys. It makes me embrace the idea of putting together Thurgood's big boy rooom. I am holding onto the sweet nursery as long as possible.

    Cheers~
    e

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  16. saraiwithani says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Traci, those are adorable!! I have a couple of lamp shades that need some help and this is great inspiration to get moving on that project!! Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day! :)

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  17. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:30 am

    wow Traci, those are great! so PB too! love them!

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  18. Our really empty nest says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:01 am

    They're absolutely perfect for their room!
    You have inspired me to change out a similiar light, I will post when i complete it. Thanks for sharing! Sue

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  19. molly susan strong says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Perfect combo…burlap and numbers. Love that!

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  20. Tammy at Tattered and Timeless says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Looks great Traci..so why were those numbers chosen?

    tammy

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  21. Bluebell Country says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Those look great! Thanks for the idea…with moving into our new home this spring I'll be redoing our boys rooms. This is a fabulous idea I will be using. We hope to be finding out here soon if I'll be for the first time going to get to do a girl's nursery, or another little boy's nursery. Either way we're just so thankful and excited for our new house we're building and this new blessing on the way.
    Thanks again for the idea.
    Blessings, Fine Linen

    Reply
  22. Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Okay, I am loving this. I think I will cover one in my son's room and stencil his baseball number on it! He is 17 but I think he would "get" it! Plus, he is used to me doing stuff like that! lol

    Great job!

    Lou Cinda

    Reply
  23. Niesz Vintage Home says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Oh, they look fantastic!
    Love the rustic look of burlap.
    …off to check out those other projects you mentioned…

    Kimberly :-)

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  24. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:45 am

    They look just super. I love them. What a great idea. Hugs, Marty

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  25. Blondie's Journal says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Fantastic Job, Traci!! Everything you touch is magic!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  26. Carol says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:36 am

    Traci, I love the lampshades! What a good idea! I really like the numbers too!

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  27. Kendall says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    They look great!!! I love burlap.

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  28. Stacy says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    Love it. I recently covered a shade in burlap myself. I love the added touch with the numbers! Great idea and they look great!

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  29. Jenn @ Livin' the Simple Life says

    January 18, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Nicely done! The red looks really sharp.

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  30. Amy Kinser says

    January 18, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    They look great. I was laying in bed this morning and was thinking of something similar to do with a lamp my mom gave me. Thanks for good instructions once again.

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  31. Richella says

    January 18, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    These look wonderful, Traci! I love them! And you've inspired me. . . there's a lamp I've kind of been wanting to make, but I doubted my ability to find a good lampshade without spending lots of money for one. HA! Now I know I could just make a lampshade however I want to!

    Now I have two questions: (1) Why did they choose those numbers? We have a thing for numbers at our house. For instance, we love the number 18, which is Peyton Manning's number. (2) Do the boys keep their room that neat? It looks wonderful!

    Hope you're having a great week!

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  32. Maggie says

    January 18, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    I've got to get some burlap, all these wonderful projects and me with no burlap!!!

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  33. Flower Patch Farmgirl says

    January 18, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Love this! And 10 is my guy's favorite number. :)

    Reply
  34. okierivermama says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:31 am

    K I love the lamps but am in love with the shelves and going to hobby lobby soon to look for them…will have to make 3 of them but think all three boys will be totally amazed…and I still have tons of paint from everyones rooms.
    Awesome job!
    Steff

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  35. Miss Obara says

    January 19, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Traci-I just spent the weekend envisioning a burlap lamp shade…now I'm doing it for sure! Great job…it looks fab!

    Reply
  36. One Cheap B*tch says

    January 20, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I love these! I'm definitely adding to my to do list for my boys' rooms!

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  37. Enchanted Rose Studio says

    January 20, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    The lamps came out great, Traci! Darling idea to have them pick out the numbers. Their room is too darling! Great work!

    cheers!
    Tina

    Reply
  38. The Lady of the House says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:25 am

    Wonderful. SO glad I came across your blog. Thanks for the fun!

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  39. Janine says

    January 22, 2010 at 2:33 am

    I love it!!!

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  40. Katie says

    January 22, 2010 at 9:21 am

    Very cook! I am so impressed!

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  41. Morning T says

    January 22, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Wow- they look great and your boy's room is adorable. Thanks for the great tutorial on this!

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  42. Deanna says

    January 23, 2010 at 10:02 am

    How creative, they look great!

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  43. Room to Inspire says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Oh, I just love the "new" shades! The addition of the numbers is perfect.

    Chelsea

    Reply
  44. Tracey says

    January 27, 2010 at 11:30 am

    These look great and I love their bedding. Off to see how you made the collectors shelves!

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  45. Dee says

    January 31, 2010 at 9:55 am

    I am an amazazing Goodwill Stalker, but I would have squealed out loud when I saw those lamps! I just paid $100.00 a piece for mine! AAArrrraghghg!!!

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  46. *tif* says

    March 9, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    Hello, I was just looking for little boy room ideas. I love what you've done with your boys' room and your entire house. I am overwhelmed by the creativity of others. So anyway I just wanted to tell you that after finding your room I went to Better Homes and Garden's website and found something you might find interesting…http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=0f8ec235-c987-41ec-b76b-699776165173&RoomTypeID;=b4faf4ed-ac15-4117-9a49-9450b05e4efe&IID;=1d7d8f86-3264-4b4f-95ea-342589c2799e hope that gets you there. If not, I just want to say someone must read your blog from their magazine.

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  47. Mimi says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Well – I’m a little over a year late to post and not sure how I came across this post but I LOVE it! I’m pretty crazy about burlap too! I have the same (sorta) type wall lamps just sitting in my attic. I’m already dreaming what I want to do with them. If I get around to making something would it be okay to mention your post as inspiration? Love your blog

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  48. Danielle says

    April 8, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I love the shades!!!! the numbers you used were both of my brothers football numbers!!!! So cute!! I think that will be a future project!!!

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  49. Kat Palmer says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Super adorable! I love the idea that you painted your boys’ favorite number on them. I should try to make this DIY lighting project with my daughter :) I might paint it pink to match on my daughter’s room. What do you think?

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  50. Renee & Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor says

    January 30, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I absolutely love these lampshades and I featured them here: http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=4990

    Reply

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