Sunday, June 5, 2011

Hobnail Lamp Projects

Recently found some sweet little hobnail lamps for $1.25 and $2.00.  Raining again Sunday, so I pulled out the fabric scraps and recovered two old shades with some pink roses.  And some leftover trim pieces:


I'll take these to my little booth at the antique mall this coming week for resale:


Not much invested in either lamp but a little time: I'll price these about $12.00 and $14.00 each.
That seems like a fair amount~~I think they turned out pretty.   I've really been working hard at letting loose of all the things I've stashed away (you know~~those weekly bargains at the resale shops!)~~and make a little profit too.


So, another week, another trip or two to the resale shops.  Letting go of some loved things means making room for others~~it's just stuff.  But, I love my stuff!  Have a great week; going to check out your blog and see what you've been up to.

This week I'm joining these fun parties:

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/


http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/

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14 comments:

  1. Rose Garden RomanticJune 5, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love those sweet little lamps and the shades are gorgeous! I love the fabrics you used!!
    Michelle

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  2. Shortbread and GingerJune 6, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    The lamps are lovely! You have done a great job.
    Liz

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  3. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Love these lamps! What kind of glue do you use to attach the fabric to shade?

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  4. Ruffles n RaspberriesJune 6, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    LOVE the new cover on the lamps.. sooo pretty!! Great job!

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  5. A Few PenniesJune 6, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Niece: I use hot glue at the top/bottom rims and stretch the fabric to adhere; then I do the sides. I cut a front/back piece. Trims are last and use hot glue for that too. Thanks for inquiring! (don't use fabric glue--it won't last and the fabric will eventually "fall").

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  6. Linda June 6, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Cute lamps. We see them while we are out antiquing but not at that fantastic price.

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  7. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 6, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Such lovely stock for your booth.
    - Joy

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  8. Nita StacyJune 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I love those sweet little lamps. I took some things to sell myself last week. You are right...sometimes it's time for someone else to enjoy them. I love these with the shabby chic shades. Thanks for linking up with my party!

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  9. DaciaJune 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Wow, those are both very beautiful! Love when I can find great bargains. Thanks for the blog visit and comment luv :)

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  10. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 7, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Both are stunning! Loved the fabric. You got a lovely space here. Calling from creative bloggers party. Now, your newest follower...hope, you will follow me back:)
    Have a great week!
    Sanghamitra.

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  11. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Oh my goodness those are such darling lamp creations! I want them for my home! Isn't being creative a wonderful gift! You've done a great job...the fabric is yummy! I'm swooning!

    I'm also your newest follower! Come on by sometime if you've a minute to share my creativity!

    ciao bella


    Creative Carmelina

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  12. ::The Beetle Shack::June 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    wow- these look so sweet and femenine! thanks for visiting me, im glad to see your lovely blog and join your followers

    xo em

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  13. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your thrifty treasures look wonderful with their new shades. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
    Traci

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  14. d e l i g h tJune 11, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    These are really pretty! I love the fabric. Thank you for visiting my blog and your thoughtful comment! Have a great weekend!

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