I am so flippin’ excited to show you this lamp. I. Love. It. Even Grunt Labor loves it. First, I must thank Heather from Southern State of Mind for inviting me to co-host the Summer Soiree Style Series which made me start thinking Kate Spade, which made me think Kelly Green, which led to “Hmmm……a kelly green lamp……hmmmmm……” and it all resulted in this beauty.
Kate Spade Inspired Lamp Makeover
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Honestly, I shocked myself, y’all. I would have never dreamed I could pull this off. I originally got this lamp from my aunt and it looked like this then.
Initially, I wanted to put polka dots on the lamp base, but I didn’t feel like I could do that very well with all the curves and shapes on the lamp. I did tape off a strip along the base to keep some of the gold before painting it.
I used Rustoleum’s Meadow Green for the base and finished it off with a gloss top-coat.
Before I had even started on the lamp, Jamie from Better With Age and I had been emailing each other and talking about the soiree. I told her I was stressing out about what projects to do and she had said, “Oh, Kate Spade is easy. Do something with polka dots, like a lampshade.” And so when the polka dots on the lamp base didn’t work out, I turned to Jamie’s idea of a polka dotted lamp shade. Thank. You. Jamie.
I picked up an $8 lampshade from Target, FolkArt Metallic Gold Acrylic Paint, and a round-sponge-thing-a-ma-bob. I said a little prayer (because I hate paying retail for something and then not being able to take it back when it doesn’t work) and went to polka-dotting.
And it worked. And I thanked God and had a beer, because I was a nervous wreck putting those polka dots on that shade.
I took it upstairs to show Grunt Labor my handy-work. His response: “Wow. Go put it somewhere where we can’t mess it up. And by we, I mean me. That lamp is great.”
Its a keeper. I guess he is too, if he likes the Kate Spade lamp.
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Heather @ Southern State of Mind says
This is awesome!!!! I absolutely LOVE the polka dot lampshade. Great job channeling Kate! I am pinning!
Megan Vaughn says
What a beautiful lamp! I love Kate Spade and I think you did a terrific job of using it as inspiration.
Atta Girl Amy says
Ooh. I love Kate Spade. You nailed the look. Those polka dots are perfect.
Danielle says
WOWZERS! That is adorable, Jenna!! I’d love for you to share it at our Pinterest Power Party tomorrow night!
Hope you have a great Tuesday!
Danielle
SewMuchCrafting.com
Laura says
Love it! And your timing is perfect! I was just thinking about what I could do with these two, very similar to yours, lamp bases.
[email protected] says
That is cute! Love the colors!
[email protected] says
Love the green! I stopped by from Fluster Buster.
Christine @ First Home...Love Life says
Oh I just LOVE this!!! The green, the gold dots! SO PRETTY! Thanks for linking up!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Cute!
Elizabeth F says
Very cute!
Krista thehappyhousie says
So awesome Jenna!! I can see why you LOVE it!! Totally fabulous take on the Kate Spade theme:)
Krista
Amanda Quam says
I love it! Nice work!
Sharon B. says
That turned out super cute! Love the dots!
Amber Heidi says
That turned out awesome!!! The polka dots are perfect 🙂
Thanks for stopping by our blog!
Heidi
handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com
Alexis AKA MOM says
You make it look so easy! Mine so wouldn’t turn out like that … lol. Love it!
KC Coake says
I love the polka dot lamp shade! The whole lamp turned out really well. Thanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party! Hope to see you next week.
KC
Lisa says
How cute! That green is VERY Kate Spade! Love it!
Haley (a.k.a. TN Tail Buster) says
New fan via Pinterest and was excited to see you are my neighbor too! Not literally , but I also live in the fabulous Chatta-Vegas. Cute lamp, cute blog, cute baby. 🙂
Haley
Craftivity Designs says
This is fabulous, Jenna! I love the green with the touch of Gold at the bottom of the base.
– Lora
Therese F says
So preppy chic! I love it
The CSI Girl says
Beautiful!! The polka dots make me smile and I love the colors!!! So cute! Come link up to The CSI Project. The challenge is Crafting with Patterns. So, this is perfect. The challenge ends tomorrow so come on over.
http://thecsiproject.com/2013/05/15/time-to-link-up-for-the-crafting-with-patterns-challenge
Crafty Lumberjacks says
Yesss!!!! We love it!
Alexis @ persia lou says
Beautiful! Love, love it!
Elizabeth says
I love this! I thin I’m going to try something similar for my living room.
Carissa Rasmussen says
love this, love kate spade, love green and love gold polka dots. seriously it’s all the loves in one. you have so many fabulous ideas!
suzanne kay says
NICE! Love this and your site! Thet2women started a brand new LINK-UP Party and we would love to feature you if you’ll join us!! Here’s the link to check it out!!
Thanks!
Sue @ thet2women.com
Christina iGottaCreate says
The lamp is fantastic! That little shade is sweet. 🙂
Pinning!
Thank you for partying with the Wildly Original Crowd.
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Miranda @ Someday Crafts says
Gorgeous! I love the green and gold paired together. We’ll be featuring this over at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come check it out if you have some time! 🙂
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Adorable! Love the colors! Thank for sharing at Monday Funday! Pinning! 😉 Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
Rachel Hinderliter says
I love how this turned out, especially those cute gold dots! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday.
Lo S says
oh my gosh – i LOVE the gold polka dots. What an amazing transformation!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh how fun, I love this. The color is amazing and the shade is fabulous. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Cropped Stories says
Love this makeover; you did an excellent job! I’d totally purchase a set of these (so cute) :o) Hope you had a wonderful Monday and have a great night!
Kathy Moody says
Oh, I love it! You did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week! I am featuring you at Pick of the Bunch! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
XOXO
Kathy
Theresa says
Lovely make over! A lamp of mine just broke, thanks to our puppy. Now to find a base to redo & fit the shade! Drop by sometime @ DearCreatives.com
Nicolette Springer says
Amazing job! I have two shadeless lamps. I never considered polka dots to jazz up a plain shade. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yep – polka dots work wonders! Thank you for stopping by!
Britany {32turns} says
Hi! Great lamp makeover! I am featuring it on my blog tomorrow, would love for you to check it out. Pinned it! Thanks!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you! I’m headed over now to check it out!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
I love this lamp makeover! It’s gorgeous! I have some lamps that need a lift!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Heather!
Diane Murray says
Beautiful job! Thank you for the inspiration. I have a brass lamp almost identical to yours from my mom. I think I will copy your beautiful lamp in navy/gold!
Jenna says
Wonderful, Diane!