My hand painted anthro knock off lamp shade didn't turn out horrible, but there was just something about it that I wasn't loving.
So I conducted a little experiment. When I went out and grabbed the supplies for the anthro lampshade, I also grabbed a couple packages of Crayola makers.
So I conducted a little experiment. When I went out and grabbed the supplies for the anthro lampshade, I also grabbed a couple packages of Crayola makers.
Initially, I was going to use the markers instead of craft paint to decorate the shade, but I was worried about how it would hold up especially if one of the kids somehow managed to get water on it. The markers I purchased aren't washable, but I'm not sure how permament they are either. I decided to throw caution to the wind, however, and went ahead and tried free handing a second lamp shade.
And it turned out pretty awesome!!!
The sign of a good lamp shade is it that it looks great with the light
turned off
and even better when the light's
turned on.
The sign of a good lamp shade is it that it looks great with the light
turned off
and even better when the light's
turned on.
I started by grabbing a handful of markers that I thought played well with each other and would fit the color scheme of the room they will be going in {some color scheme, eh?}
Honestly, I didn't make attention to what I was doing {busy watching the Grammy's} I just sort of let the markers do the talking. Turns out, it was just the right blend of funk and retro-vintage chic that I was going for.
Honestly, I didn't make attention to what I was doing {busy watching the Grammy's} I just sort of let the markers do the talking. Turns out, it was just the right blend of funk and retro-vintage chic that I was going for.
The markers bleed just a little bit, which is actually pretty cool because it gives the shade a sort of "ikat-y" feel.
And the best part...the price. Since I already had the shade on hand, all I was out was the $3 for the markers. Can beat that!!!
I'm in the process of redoing my master bedroom. I can't wait to see how they are going to look when it's complete.
In other news, the kiddos and I just finished their Valentine's boxes. They turned out pretty cute, so I thought I'd share.
I got the idea off pinterest.
These cuties are made out of t.p. rolls, an oatmeal canister, painter's tape, cardstock and spray paint.
I'm in the process of redoing my master bedroom. I can't wait to see how they are going to look when it's complete.
In other news, the kiddos and I just finished their Valentine's boxes. They turned out pretty cute, so I thought I'd share.
I got the idea off pinterest.
These cuties are made out of t.p. rolls, an oatmeal canister, painter's tape, cardstock and spray paint.
If I don't check back in before Thursday...Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you can spend it with those you love. Studly, the kiddos and I always have chocolate fondue for dinner. What better way to say "I love you" that with chocolate for dinner, right?
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