Anthropologie Inspired Lamp Tutorial #2

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Yes, this is the second lamp shade that I have ripped off from Anthropologie.  I can't help it.  They have some great stuff!

You might remember the first one...  If you missed it, click here for the tutorial.  If you already know what I'm talking about, I chose an indigo blue for the base to match my craigslist chair.  Like it?

So, here is Anthro #2.

Before, straight from The Home Depot

This was my first attempt to change it.  I painted the base yellow.  Then I made the removable ruffle shade and showed my husband, who very un-politically correctly (or however you say that) told me that it was a bit too feminine for him.  It wasn't doing it for me either so I changed it again (but I'll post the tutorial for those of you who can handle ruffles).

After: Final

This is the lamp from anthropologie.com with the light on...

 ...and off.

Like I said, this lamp shade was Anthropologie inspired... not an exact replica.

Here is the tutorial!

Step 1: Cut out material to fit around your lamp shade.  I used burlap and I realize this isn't a perfect cut out but in the end it worked perfectly.  NOTE: Do not cut a rectangle and expect it to fit your shade unless the top is the same size as the bottom.  I know from experience (on Anthro #1).

Step 2: Glue the bottom of the burlap onto the inside bottom of the lamp shade.

Step 3: Glue the top of the burlap to the inside top of the lamp shade, making sure to pull the material tight to avoid creases or loose fabric.

Step 4: Fold the edge under and hot glue it along the side.  I also glued the start of the fabric to the lamp shade.

Step 5: Cut out the petals for the flowers and place them on the shade where you want them.  I used 8 petals per big flower and 6 per small flower.

Step 6: Glue the petals into place by gluing them all together at the center of the flower and each separate petal at the end.  I did not glue the entire petal down.

Step 7: Glue a cute center piece for each flower.  I used 7 small pearls and 3 large pearls for the big flowers and 3 small pearls for the small flowers.

What do you think of the final project?

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