I have never been in love with our light over the dining room table....and I have big plans to replace it in time. Until then, I wanted to add some softness to it with shades. I fell in love with a few at Ballard Designs....but couldn't bring myself to spend $20 per shade!!!!!!
I stopped off at the Goodwill...and found 5 shades for $5 total......despite the AWFUL 80's print...I had a vision!
See....AWFUL!!!!!!
I spray painted them with primer, and then just a flat white. It covered REALLY well, which kind of surprised me.
I made ruffles......and took out my trusty glue gun to add them to the shades. this was a SUPER easy project!
They just make me smile! I don't even feel the need to rush out and buy a new fixture anymore!
I do believe that for about $10 for all five shades.....this project was a total success!!!!!
I have a few more projects that I will be sharing this week....so be on the lookout!
xoxo
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Oh my goodness - love this! I would have never thought to spray paint the shades!! I wish I could sew ruffles....I would "sew" do this ;)
Actually, I think I have the same fixture in my dining room! Mine has glass shades that came with it that I want to take off.
Thanks for sharing! Cant wait to see the rest of your transformation :)
XOX
Oh I love the ruffles! So sweet. I can't wait to see your final photos!
Nice work~ very creative of you! ;-)
Can't wait to see the makeover!
~michelle~
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