$5 Fridays are back! We haven’t done one of these for a while now, huh? Well, today I’ve been on a spray-painting kick and I got a few projects done. This is one of my thrift store finds from the winter… this old lamp has just been sitting in my closet collecting dust:
I have been looking for a larger accent piece to add to my mantel, and I think this will do just the trick! I scored this beauty for $2, and wanted to find a funky lamp shade and get it working as a lamp again. With all the old hardware, I decided it would be more functional {and beautiful} as a vase…
Here’s what I did:
{1} First, I cut the cord at the top and pulled out all the lamp stuff {2} then I gave the lamp base a good cleaning…. it was pretty gross! {3} I sprayed it with a coat of KILZ primer and {4} Krylon White Gloss {5} Already looking so much better…. {6} Finally, I added the finishing touch. A stem of purple orchids I found (at the same thrift store) for $1.50!
Turned out pretty great for less than $4… I’m really loving the texture!
Here it is sitting on my mantel with another little surprise…
Do you see my new frame?? It’s the Eleanor frame from Poppyseed Projects! I don’t know if you guys can tell from this picture, but it is huge! That family picture is a 16×20, and the finished size of the frame is 29×34 inches. It is so beautiful in person. I will be posting more pictures of this frame, and another darling plaque I created from Poppyseed next week. I can’t wait to share it with you guys!! Here’s one more look at the before and after of my lamp:
My new vase is a perfect white accent for my mantel. I love cheap, easy projects 🙂 Happy Friday everyone!
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It looks great at a vase. I am actually cruising this whole $5 awesomeness. Love that globe!
Thanks Niki! We love $5 {or less} projects… we need to start posting more of them!!
That vase is gorgeous! What a great find. Love your picture too. Megan
Love the new vase…I think it looks so much better than when it was a lamp 🙂
The updated look is great. I think its such a wonderful improvement on the lamp.
I love the new look! White spray paint can achieve almost anything!!
So cute as a vase!! Very fun project, it looks beautiful! Thanks for joining us for “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We loved having you and hope you’ll be back soon! -The Sisters
Love it, girls! So chic now! I don’t know that my mind would have ever gone there, but it turned out fab!
It makes a perfect vase. I love it. Orchids are my favorites. 🙂
super cute! always love a good upcycle! 😉
xo,
Kimberly
good job, bravo