Treasures from the Trash: A Lamp Shade

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This week is all about finding treasures from the trash. From chairs, shelves, and tables, I've seen them left on the curb, ready for its new owner or to be picked-up by the recycling truck. 

Look what I found this time:

It's a white lamp shade. 

Other than the torn inner lining, this lamp shade looks clean and in great shape. Simply remove the lining and give it some good sanitizing. Pop it on a lamp that you already have to give it a new look. 

Here are other ways to update the lamp shade:

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Take a permanent marker and write on the lamp shade with brush lettering or calligraphy. Write down a favorite poem or compose a love letter.

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Another idea is to paint on the lamp shade. Use various shades of acrylic paint to make graphic designs in your favorite colors.

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Apply a design to the lamp shade using a block printing technique, stamps or stencils.

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Botanical embroidery is another cool idea using a pattern (or draw freehand) and embroidery floss.

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Why not attach crochet flowers, felt flowers, patches and appliqués to give color and femininity to the lamp shade?

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Gluing on some pompoms -- ready-made or handmade pompoms work just as well!

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Pompoms on the edge of the lamp shade are a sweet touch, too.

 

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Decoupage on the lamp shade is another neat idea if you are working on a themed room.

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Painting the lamp shade is an option, too. It can match the lamp base by using a single color or use contrasting colors to turn the lamp into a unique statement piece. 

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Whether the shade is used on a table lamp, a floor lamp or hung as an overhead light fixture, these updates turn a plain lamp shade from blah to TADA!

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