BEFORE and AFTER: Ugly Lamp Makeover From the Thrift Store

[@ThriftDiving]

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[@Bonusdoc]

I think a black lamp base would match better with the moody, dramatic floral shade. Especially since you put a black trim on the lamp shade. Love your videos!

[@ThriftDiving]

Ooh, good idea! I may have done that if I hadn't done the white first and THEN the shade!

[@TracvM320]

Thrift Diving this is gorgeous and your so gracious to be kind to people making suggestions. Some are not nice when you try to offer up a twist on their ideas- I think black would be nice as well, but I love it either way❣️

[@BiancaMH]

I just saw you on the Duluth commercial. I was like OMG that's my thrift diving girl!!!! Congratulations!

[@beverlydietz1308]

The black trim.makes a world of difference . It's so awesome ..you're awesome !!

[@Fubs_the_queen]

Thank you for emphasizing masks! It drives me crazy when people on TV shows aren’t wearing masks, my grandpa was a voluntary test subject for Agent Orange when he was in the army, so I’m very conscious of airborne hazards! Thank you for being a health and common sense advocate!!

[@ThriftDiving]

I'll admit that I sometimes still skimp on the mask when it comes to spray paint, but after seeing those particles like that, never again will I be so lax about it. We have to protect our lungs so we can keep going for years to come!:)

[@kelleymariejones6388]

Fubs_the_queen 1996 Omgggggg, who cares about emphasizing on the topic of masks, it’s common sense to wear a mask when spray painting or anything with chemicals involved. That shouldn’t even be a topic. If your ignorant don’t wear a mask, if you have a brain in your head then the emphasis shouldn’t be an issue!

[@ThriftDiving]

@@kelleymariejones6388 Don't be rude about this. Many people DON'T wear a mask when spray painting outside because you're assuming since there is ventilation, then it's all good. If you're going to be rude, please go elsewhere. I don't do that here.

[@fatik870]

Thrift Diving Word!!

[@HopskotchBunny]

This is exquisite! I love your style. What wonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing. So happy to see you in my feed today. 😊

[@wburchik]

Serena, this is probably the best lampshade makeover tutorial I have ever seen. Nice job!

[@riseyourvibration9669]

This is my first time watching your videos and the vibe I’m getting from you is integrity!

[@mollythomas1526]

Your design style is free spirited and comfortingly homey

[@carolsydney6905]

Your videos are unique and not a copy of anyone else. When I am re-doing things I use any materials, do dads, metal or whatever I can find that fits my vision. I love your lampshade. I have different styles too but his is almost Boho and I like the bright colors. It could cheer up any room or highlight a wall paint color. Thanks!!

[@GrindHousetm]

I'm so glad I found you. I just did a search... I like thrifting and re-designing for my home.

[@gingergrant3932]

I love diying thrift store and yard sale finds. your lamp turned out amazing.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! 😊

[@msjulie9592]

Very cute! The wall color is a great compliment to the pretty floral pattern.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks!! I realized that too at the end, when I was like, Where am I going to put this???

[@maureencrawford2275]

It looks GREAT! Fantastic instructions!

[@pmmm8440]

Very nice job of demonstrating the process. Thanks.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

You are sooo good at all ! Thank you for teaching the rest of us.

[@darniataylor7749]

I had no idea you could use paper to cover a lamp shade! I'm not usually into flowers, but the paint and shade turned out great. Tfs!

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeah, Darnia, choose any paper you want, and even fabric!!!

[@boricuaqueent]

Love it Serena love your work, GBU and your family.

[@DownButNotOutYet]

This was such a fun project and most rewarding. It looked so nice with the indoor plant, maybe change the cover for the winter season making it more cosy. I enjoyed the video.

[@carolynb1413]

It turned out beautiful. A littlt tip.......If you need to release the glue use a heat gun aimed on the paper and it softens the glue enough for you to remove it without tearing it.

[@ThriftDiving]

Ahhhhhh!!!!! Ammmmazzing tip. Thank you! I will definitely do that if I ever get into that situation again.

[@noelperkins3745]

Wow!!!!!! This turned out beautifully. Awesome job!!!

[@barbarab75]

Loved this tutorial. Especially the shade.

[@SusieQuhNOT]

So pretty 😍 I already have this paper too, but with a navy blue background. It looks gorgeous as my bookshelf's background. Coordinating lampshade, here I come! Great share, as always 🤗

[@ThriftDiving]

Nice! I was thinking that same thing, using the paper to line some of the shelving I'll build for the closet!

[@cloudskimmin]

This was so much fun to watch and good tips for me on using spray paint. I've been sloppy with it before and now I think I'm going to be patient enough to do, two thin coats. Takes patience but is worth it. Many is the project I have cringed over to later see that big fat run I created being in a hurry. I looked at Skillshare and was amazed at how helpful this can be, will sign up. Thanks as always for being the strong teacher that you are, and we all appreciate your humor.

[@TheH20please]

What a fun and functional project. Thank you for the time and effort you put into all of your videos ♥

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, Joan, than you for the wonderful comment! Thank you for noticing how much work the videos require, but more importantly, thank you for watching!!!

[@melanieeaton3344]

Love the tutorial! And the wrapping paper!

[@ericafolange9497]

Glue dots are awesome! And joining paper with clear packing tape can work well when you just need to join paper edge to edge.

[@niccoleleo]

So cute! I also have a little TNR (trap, neuter, release) neighborhood cat that decided he loves us. I creatively named him “Fuzzy Cat” because he’s well, he’s fuzzy 🤣. After over a year I can now pet and hold him. He’s turned into one of the best little outside cats ever. ❤️

[@mscolleen13able]

I love the pattern. You should also start a mask when using the spray adhesive!

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes, I agree. That stuff is nasty!

[@denver1865]

Adorable! You did such a good job!

[@tamiz8895]

Looks great, really professional.

[@sweetgrannybuns2774]

Wow! Your lamp turned out so beautiful. Great job & the lampshade lessons. ❤️

[@elisahendrick4744]

I really enjoy all you projects!

[@susanclauer2650]

I agree that the base would look better black but it still looks much better then it was. Good job.

[@Frosting1000]

I love how the floral paper looks when your turn the lamp on! I wanna try something like this out

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeah, that was an unexpected surprise! :) Thanks!!

[@dracenstein5556]

This was wonderful because for someone like me who loves things on the more “ creepy “ side of decor 😄 I pretty much have to make my own curtains and stuff so finding lamps has been really fun in my small town so I’m really looking forward to trying this THANK YOU and you really explained everything in a nice easy understanding way .

[@olgaortiz746]

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL

[@tiarrab.8267]

💕🌸Omg!!! That lamp was such a steal!!! I have a floor lamp from Target and on sale it was over $50! Well done!! I love this one. And with spray paint, the color options are endless!!!👍🏾❤️😊

[@ThriftDiving]

Lamps are NOT cheap! Definitely stop by the thrift store for your next one and make it unique and your own. You'll have fun! :)

[@lorettamurphy988]

Love this!!! It's a great splash of color next to your wall. Really great

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks! I was complaining at first because it had gotten dark outside and I was worried about taking pics and video inside where it would be darker. But then I realized, "ooh, this turquoise wall would look FAB!"

[@rebeccaswain4170]

I love it and the colors in the lamp shade are stunning !!!!

[@LasideasdeDahianna]

Beautiful lamp , good job 😍👍👍

[@trudycranford5713]

absolutely great! you did good!

[@QueenNanaEva]

What a beautiful lamp & shade.

[@annabanana0197]

Very pretty lamp. Enjoyed your video very much!

[@kitgenz1114]

This video is definitely one of my favorites of yours! Thank you, this was fantastic.

[@Sabrosaskiychen]

I like the end result. That remand me to a lamp that I found in the thrift store few monts ago. I converted to a beautiful lamp that now I have it on top of my night stand.

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you've been getting your lamp makeovers on, too! :)

[@mariaelenamaldonado4078]

Beautiful!!👏🏻👏🏻😘😘

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Maria!

[@nonnie2428]

Gurl that’s some pretty work right there!😍 I have some old lamps that are just about gross & you just inspired me.

[@brucemartin8435]

Quick note for a sensitive material you take the shirt you are wearing and stick the tape to it. It makes the tape just a little less tacky! Do it on car stuff all the time.

[@ThriftDiving]

😲😲😲 Best tip ever!!! Can I reuse that and share with everyone? Brilliant!!!

[@girlsruleVII]

Great job! I would have drawn a line on the outside of the lampshade to line it up with ease. I did the same thing and it was helpful. Thanks for your videos. I love them.

[@foxxybrown291]

Oh yes! And the bias tape really does finish it off xx

[@annedycus5477]

I think it's super cute.

[@RoseOriginals]

Turned out beautiful!

[@JamieM470]

Subscribed! I love your videos---you explain everything so well and even explain mistakes. You do real projects that aren't super expensive and show how we can do them too. Your lamp turned out wonderful and unique!

[@Shindig8889]

I love the pattern! So pretty and festive. ❤️

[@ThriftDiving]

Thanks!! I love it, too! I was surprised they called it "wrapping paper." It really feels as thick as scrapbook paper but bigger, so you CAN wrap with it. I am thinking of buying more. I wanted to use it to cover the desk area in the closet makeover I am working on! Or use it to line some of the shelving! Glad you like it!

[@gailbader8149]

You did a great job! When I first saw the paper I thought "ugh" but you made it work...

[@flyvirgo913]

Love your makeovers.

[@JJ33438]

I love that lamp! what a good job!

[@kaylasilvers2604]

Your videos made me take an interest to redoing furniture and reupholstering! 😍

[@vintagegopherwooddesigns1603]

Nice result!! love the pattern you chose for the lamp shade. 🛋

[@marshaloveridge1527]

The lamp turned out great!

[@chrisli9685]

That is one serious glue gun!!! I never saw one like that. I've only seen the ones in the craft stores. I Love your channel so far. I have old/ugly furniture in my house that has good bones but needs some TLC. Love your channel!!!

[@margaretgomez8643]

Loved this tutorial!! Thank you

[@neldablanco1663]

So cool! Thanks for posting this! Inspired now to try!

[@ThriftDiving]

You can do it!

[@tonettekremer5680]

Thanks for sharing. Turned out awesome!

[@ourhighstreethome9177]

I have been in search of a lamp that goes better in my home in this one particular spot. I have been considering refinishing one I definitely think this is the way to go👍

[@ThriftDiving]

And you'll have fun doing it! :)

[@OscarsWilde]

Gorgeous Serena x

[@cherylcrockett6177]

Excellent job!

[@kgrean8587]

I think it is gorgeous. You did a great job. I love it❤

[@carolyn8033]

So beautiful.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Just a couple of tips. Fabric works much easier, it is more forgiving as you work with it. Second, cutting lots of little slits as you wrap the top and bottom over really helps it lay closer as it goes over the edge. About 1/4 inch since your overlap is a half of an inch. This prevents the buckling or pulling tight on the other side.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Wow looks amazing!!

[@steviek8506]

Subscribed 😊 looks amazing. I might have cut it down and made a table lamp but it's still a fantastic transformation

[@katelynofriel]

So beautiful I absolutely love that pattern, it matches my office perfectly ♡

[@chan4754]

Fabulous video, thank you

[@missygrando1965]

You are right about the Black bias tape. I got a little scared for the floral alone. I don't remember the last time I bought a non thrifted lamp.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeah, the floral alone wasn't working. I am glad I had the bias tape!!

[@silverlabilver585]

Omg your channel puts me in the mood to do it myself lol i love your channel

[@craftingwithangie2021]

This turned out beautifully! :)

[@robinpesek3657]

Yippee!! I have two of those (lovely) lamps in the garage. I want to bring them into the house, only after a makeover.

[@daisyday7610]

Beautiful!

[@pamelanelson4817]

Well done! I love the way you finish things so nicely. Merry Christmas!

[@giagordon7872]

This is really beautiful!

[@lauriehuber3040]

The white candle tubes should slide right off so all you have to tape is the socket.

[@kimadams446]

Beautiful.

[@GraceFilled]

Beautiful

[@Momster1000]

What a great idea! Just wondering if you could cover the shade with fabric? You may not have a seam if the fabric is wide enough.

[@susyshepard320]

Looks very nice 💡

[@veronicawhite398]

Good job, Serena!

[@ducttapegirl529]

I just saw you on Duluth’s Trading Co. commercial! Congrats! You are incredible.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

I love the way this turned out. I wonder if mod podge would also work on this kind of lampshade... i have lots of fabric to play with, lol.

[@Lifegoals4me]

Great job!

[@joannrapp137]

The lamp us great. I love it lite up. Thank you for another great idea.

[@jkgarri]

You create really professional videos!

[@evazilcaiova9940]

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[@laureean9785]

I so love watching your videos, I cant believe you just did that floor lamp, I have been trying to figure out how to redo a floor lamp I have, except mine has same thin stem but with a marble table top around 1/3 way up. I found the same shape shade for mine balanced best, drum shade just didn't cut it, I'm going to do something similar to you!

[@ThriftDiving]

Oh, cool! Good luck! Let me know how it turns out! Better yet, email me pictures of it when you're done. :) [e-mail]

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

So pretty!

[@katherinegalarza999]

Enjoyed your video 🤗

[@tammym110]

Great makeover! I have a floor lamp like yours and it had a lampshade like yours. My lampshade was packed separately in a move and unfortunately was lost during the move. I’m not too upset because I am tired of this lampshade shape. After 23 years it’s time to update. Lol. I was leaning toward a drum or modified drum shade but I do not know what size the old shade was and what size replacement shade I should get. I plan to re-paint my floor lamp oil rubbed bronze to match my decor. Would you be able to recommend a lampshade shape and size to cover those 3 extra lights below the main light? You said you are normally a fan of drum shades.

[@luciaregalado5573]

Sabrina that that lamp turned out really nice but could you also spray paint the shade if you wanted to?

[@SUN7SHINE25]

Hi I really like the after LOOK thanks for sharing the information on the mask I was painting and didn't use a mask the paint was so strong. I will Get a mask~~ love the floral shade thanks for sharing the 2 months skill share web site I enjoyed watching!!!!😊💜