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2.11.2011

orange ya glad

So back when I posted this little blurb about dyeing lampshades I was a little skeptical if I could pull it off or not.  But I decided to give it a go.  Worst case scenario I would have to buy a new $9 lampshade from Target, but best case scenario it would work and I'd have a fun new lampshade.


OK, well its not as pretty as this professional orange lampshade- but I'm really happy with the results.

I'll share with you the results and a few tips and tricks for dyeing on Monday.

Happy weekend everyone!


(photo from Style at Home by Tamara Robbins Griffith)

22 comments:

  1. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    That Hermes orange lamp shade looks great with the zebra wallpaper. Can’t wait to see your finished product! Be sure to enter my giveaway for a gift card from CNS stores. TGIF!!! xx

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  2. Stephanie SabbeFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    tease

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  3. Helena - A Diary of LovelyFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    cant wait to see what you did, but Im sure it will be great, you are a handy gal :)
    LOVE the wallpaper!

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  4. Danielle Oakey InteriorsFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    i never even thought of dying a lampshade, does it look good when the light is on? I tried spray painting a lampshade once and it was a complete disaster. if any spot absorbed more paint it would show as a big dot as soon as the light was on.

    I am so excited to see the results!

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  5. KarenaFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I do need a tutorial on anything as beautiful as this orange lampshade!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  6. pve designFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I am dyeing to see it...show us the light lady!!! I bet it looks fun.
    pve

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  7. AshleyFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Waiting anxiously...I have a lampshade that's dyeing (hehe) to be spruced up!

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  8. That Girl in PearlsFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished product! This inspiration is fab.

    Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day!

    B.

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  9. April of Smidge Of ThisFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Oh gosh, can't wait to see it! The process just sounds hard, please let it be easy. :)

    Can't wait til Monday!

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  10. emily @ the happy homeFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    can't wait to see!
    i was about to get very, very jealous of your zebra wallpaper, until you said that this wasn't your house!

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  11. alison giese InteriorsFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Awesome! Perfect timing, as I'm out of options for the shape/color of shade I need (read: impossible to get in Brazil)
    Can't wait!

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  12. ErinFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I can't wait to see it! I have two shades I've been thinking of covering with fabric but dyeing seems less painful (I don't trust myself with a glue gun.)

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  13. BetsyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  14. quintessenceFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Love this shot with the pop of orange. I'm sure yours is lovely as well - looking forward to seeing on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  15. my favorite and my best- MFAMB to youFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    if it looks anything like that little number i say big success.

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  16. Mariska MeijersFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    just landed on your blog through kelly Green blog! Being Dutch the orange immediately caught my eye!

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  17. Kelly KrughFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks for the hairdryer tip! I'm going to redo mine this weekend and see if it helps!!! Have a great weekend!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Yay! I love your blog, its so fun! I am officially a new follower :)

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  19. VICTORIAFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Hermes orange lamp shade looks Gorgeous!Can't wait to see the finished project. happy weekend!Love your Blog so much!

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  20. CynFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Who makes the wallpaper....anyone know? LOVE

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  21. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Totally can't wait, as I have been wanting to do the exact same thing!!! See you Monday for sure, so glad I found your blog...had to follow of course!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Hi,

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    Congrats!

    Katherine

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