Wednesday, August 29, 2007

~ Vintage Pieces Make a Lampshade ~


I have been on the hunt for awhile at flea markets, antique shows and pretty much everywhere to find an old dress form and old party dresses in pink ~ it is alot easier said than done ~ but.... in my travels I found the prettiest odds and ends of old pieces ~ today I decided to make this lampshade out of various things I have found ~ I took an old pink dress, cut it down and added a vintage crocheted collar to the top edge ~ to finish it off I put a vintage rhinestone hair clip at the front ~ I always am picking up old rhinestone jewelry pieces because you can do so much with them and I love a little bling !!! ~ I really like how it came out and am kind of want to keep it for my new shabby office but for awhile it can be yours at www.katiesrosecottage.com ~


12 comments:

Heather ~ Pretty Petals said...

Hi Katie! I love your beautiful lamp shade!! You did such a great job on it.

I must add you to my blog list so I don't forget to come back and visit. I know I have visited your beautiful blog before!

xo Heather

Heather ~ Pretty Petals said...

Oh I called you Katie!!!! I am so sorry... I meant Lori!!! he he

Dianne Wood said...

Hi Katie, I simply LOVE that little lamp. I was admiring the picture and thinking that it looked like a sweet little doll dress. Then I read your post and found out that's exactly what it was. So CREATIVE. AND So Adorable.
I love it:)
Dianne Wood
www.desperatetodiva.com
www.desperatediva.typepad.com

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

The lampshade is beautiful!
Barbara

Natasha Burns said...

Hi Lori,
THanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments. I love this shade you made, and totally agree about the rhinestone jewellery/brooches, you can do so many things with them!

Robolady said...

What a cute Idea, I've got a base that would work great for this kind of thing. Thanks for the inspiration

Linda's Blue Gate said...

Lori,
That little lamp is so sweet. I love the idea of using an old dress as the shade....it turned out lovely.
Linda

Sweet Remembrance said...

Lori...the lampshade is so pretty! You did a wonderful job...
Priscilla

Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

Hi Lori! That lamp came out so pretty! I love vintage accents. I am also working on some new pieces using rhinestone brooches. You can do so much with them! Thanks for the input on my blog design too!

Janet Bernasconi said...

Hi Lori!

That shade is so sweet! Love your idea of taking a dress and turning it into something unique and adorable. Every little girl will want that one! :)
xo
Janet

Roxie said...

Wow, very unique and one of a kind! You're getting very creative, must be the new office.

Gina said...

Beautiful!