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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Crafts: Floor Lamp Gets a New Look

This floor lamp served it's purpose for a few years in our home before moving on to our son's apartment.  When it found it's way back to us I thought I'd try refinishing it to give it new life.
First I sanded off a good deal of the burgundy color and applied a Rustoleum spray metal primer.
Then I sprayed a few coats of Rustoleum paint in silver.  I also did the shade but because it has a fabric quality to it, the final look is not perfect.  Most likely I will simply replace the shade.  

49 comments:

  1. Happy to stop by and follow. www.myhealthysushi.com

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  2. The new paint sure did give it new life. I just love spray paint.

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  3. The lamps looks great! Nice job! And those banana chocolate chip muffins look incredible!!

    New follower from Talkative Thursday! Hope you can stop by my blog and follow back!
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  4. Looks so much more "up-to-date"! Great job! Thanks for linking up to We Can Do It Cheaper!!!

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  5. It's like having a new lamp! La

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  7. I'm a new follower from 'Think of Me Thursday" and I'd love it if you'd stop by and follow my blog as well.

    Thx.
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  8. Looks even better than new! Thanks for linking up to Thrilling Thursday!

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  9. Looks great! Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence's Under $100 Party!

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  10. The lamp looks great! And I want those banana chocolate chip muffins. Please make me some:)

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  11. I'm a new follower from "Follow Friday". I'm going to love reading your blog for tips around the house! *my hubby will too*

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  12. New follower from Saturday Stalking for Savings, hope you'll follow back, thanks!

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  13. That was in some serious need of a makeover. THe white looks great, fresh and updated. Thanks for sharing and joining in on the party this week.

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  14. Thanks for linking up to my linky party! Isn't spray paint wonderful?

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  15. Very cool transformation! That spray paint looks awesome and shiny!

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  16. Hi Just calling by for the Sunday Blog hop. Hope your having a wonderful weekend. Come and check out my new look Blog. www.jamarahcraftycreations.blogspot.com Sarah

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  17. It is amazing what spray paint can do! Thanks so much for joining Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. I love a can of spray paint, lol! Recently I took a plastic orange pumpkin and sprayed it white, so that it match my sunroom better.

    I only saw two buttons on your blog for memes you were linked to. I didn't see mine at all. Usually you have lots of buttons on there, so I don't know if something went wrong on your end or I'm blind and just not seeing them. (Hopefully it's not my computer).

    Anyway, thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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  19. I'm your newest follower from Mingle Mondays.

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  20. Wow, what a transformation! You would never suspect a red lamp hiding in there, LOL.
    ~Kimberlee
    www.TheSpunkyDiva.blogspot.com

    Visiting from Raising Memories, Sharing Time

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  21. Popping in from itsablogparty. Great post, it's amazing what a little spray paint can do!

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  22. You really updated that lamp. A new shade and it will look so current (although the silver shade looks great in the photo). Great job!

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  23. Lovely makeover for the lamp! Gotta love spraypaint!

    Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit.

    Hope you have a great week

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  24. Just followed you from Mid-Week Mingle! Love your blog :)

    Stop by mine when you can...

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    Keri

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  25. very crafty idea! Stopping by from Mid Week Mingle! :-) Enjoy the rest of your week!

    Carrie A Groff
    http://livingahealthybeachlife.blogspot.com

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  26. Hey, visiting you via the blog hops!

    Very creative with the lamp!!

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  27. The floor lamp looks just gorgeous. I love it painted white. Hugs, Marty

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  28. Looking good...a little paint works wonders!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  29. Boy, that lamp has certainly been put to good use. I like its new color and the shade looks fine fromt his distance. LOL

    Thanks for linking to my party. I would love to have you join me each week.

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  30. Just stopping by and following you. You can check out my blog at www.thewhitewhimsies.blogspot.com

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  31. It looks really nice!

    I would like to thank you for participating in The Wednesday Window. This week’s Wednesday Window is now live, and I hope you will come link up your best blog post.

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  32. Hi, dropping by from mid week mingle. very nice work of art. cheers!

    genny
    http://gennyinabattle.blogspot.com

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  33. nice looking lamps.

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  34. The magic of paint! Great save on the lamp!

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  35. It's LOVELY! I love the silver, what a great change! Way to go!

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  36. Love this blog....pretty cool. Will have to make those muffins...I have some ripe bananas waiting. :)


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  37. Thank you for participating in last week’s Follow Us Monday Morning! I hope you will stop by and participate in this week’s Follow Us Monday Morning @ Frugality Is Free. The linky will go live around 10 p.m. EST.

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  38. Following from 40 Followers.

    Wish I had time to do more stuff. I think our whole house would be revamped.

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  39. Hey there! I'm your newest follower from Wobble Over Wednesday! Looking forward to reading more of your blog! You can visit me at...

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  40. Great lamp redo!!
    I wanted to let you know I gave you a blog award...go here to see it: http://ellenscreativepassage.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-101-blog-award.html

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  41. How cute! It looks great.

    I just found your blog on one of the Wednesday Blog Hops!! Have a great evening.

    Amanda @ www.nutritionistreviews.com

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  42. Hi, Stopping by from the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop. Following you now.

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  43. Looks great! I think I need to become friends with spraypaint, lol. You can accomplish so much with it!

    I am following from the one of the blog hops! Would love for you to stop by and say hello some time :) Be sure to check out my Giveaway for an EcoMom giftcard! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Kristin
    Born 2 Be Mom

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  44. Hello, following from the Friday Follow over 40 Hop. I love your lamp project.

    www.jamfiescreations1.blogspot.com

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  45. I'm your newest follower from the Monday Blog Hops. Come check out my blog at: http://adventuresofathriftymommy.blogspot.com/

    Have a great day!

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  46. I am now following you from the Pink Dandy Sunday Blog Hop!

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    http://debshere.blogspot.com/

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  47. Cute! A follower from Hop Along Friday. Merry Christmas.

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  48. Fabulous Floor Lamps! Nice work! Thanks for doing this blog. I love how lighting can change the entire appearance of a room! Amazing!!!

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