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3.22.2011

Stencilled lamp shades

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Jen at Tatertots & Jello shared the most delicious tutorial on stencilled damask lampshades today. Rush over to see how incredibly gorgeous it is.

Inspired, I set out to try it for myself.

I cut out this flower stencil, used the tulip paint that Jen used and set to work.

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I followed Jen’s instructions to make the paint look more dimensional, but it didn’t work for me (and I paid $10 a bottle for the paint, rats).  Maybe I didn’t put the paint on thick enough?
Anyway, they turned out great otherwise and I love how they have made the lamps look like new.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    These are AWESOME. I love the tree pillow too!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteMarch 22, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    those look awesome!!!

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  3. JodyMarch 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    That is super awesome! I must learn to make time for my projects.

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  4. Erin J.March 22, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Very cute! I think they look great even if they didn't come out the way you envisioned!

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  5. Audrey CrispMarch 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Cute! They look fab!

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  6. CathyMarch 23, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Those look great!

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  7. .March 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    They look awesome!!!! Very high end looking! :)

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  8. 1 Funky WomanMarch 23, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Love your stencil! Who cares about the 3 dimensional part, this looks great!
    I've never stenciled a lamp shade but in my post yesterday you see the striped shade, well I painted that one. Hey, they aren't perfect but I like it!

    Meg

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  9. TashaMarch 28, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    LOVE love LOVE this Mel! KNUCKLE BUMP! I wish my stencils would turn out as crisp as yours! Do you want to sell me some of yours!?! lol jK! Thanks so much for linking up to Try it Tuesday!!! Made my day! I will be featuring this of course!
    Have a happy Monday!
    Tasha

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  10. Misty and EveApril 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I love this! I am a new follower. I hope you'll come check us out and follow along with us too.
    http://bumblebliss.blogspot.com

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  11. lamp shadesMay 14, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    That look really classic. It adds drama and a classy feel to the space.

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