I found the following lamp at Goodwill the other week.
It was perfect.
The beauty is that I didn’t even have to run out to buy spray paint because I already had the color!
At first, I wanted to paint it turquoise, but after thinking it through, I knew it wouldn’t go with anything in the house.
So I stayed neutral and decided on Heirloom White by Rust O Leum, which I already had in the garage.
Look at the cool snowflake pattern I created on my lamp!!
No, this is not a pattern.
This is a mistake.
No worries.
I waited for it to dry and then took some sandpaper and sanded it a bit to get this off and then I spray painted over it.
And here is the after:
I have never nailed down the trick of not painting the cord.
I have even taped the cord with painter’s tape and still get paint on the cord.
It’s a wonder how I even have a home improvement blog, isn’t it?
It’s an even bigger wonder that you all keep coming back.
I cannot stop taking pictures of this thing.
I literally walk into this room every hour just to look at the lamp.
I love it so much more now and to think I only spent $3.99 on this baby.
I have awarded you the Liebster Blog Award! Come check it out on my blog today!http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/04/liebster-award.htmlJill
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What a great post, I'm liking the makeovers and your lamp turned out beautiful!
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I really need to start looking for lamps. But then I will need to buy cute little stands to sit them on. Oh well!! Very cute. 🙂
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You did a great job!!! The lamp is beautiful AND you got a good deal on it! Doesn't get anynbetter than that! 🙂
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That is for sure Laurie-Anne! Its such a good feeling to know you could make something you love with little money! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
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I've been a TDC fan for a long time–Sarah is so just wonderful, isn't she? Your lamp looks great! Isn't it AMAZING what spray paint can do? It's my all-time favorite tool. Great job!
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Your lamp redo is wonderful! Love the color of the base with color of the burlap.CAS
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I love your lamp too, and your hilarious writing even more. Thank you for linking up on Fabulous Friday. By the way, I'm hosting a fun giveaway. You're invited to pop over & enter: http://michellelunt.blogspot.com/2012/04/fun-giveaway-and-thank-you-to-my.htmlWarmly, Michelle
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Impressive. Impressive so much I am now on the hunt for a lamp to spray paint.
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