I wanted to show you my new lamp by the sink. I forgot to take a before photo but I found one pretty close on the internet. Mine was very Colorful like the sample and this wasnt going to work with my color scheme.
here's the sample I found
adding this here~ ~~~link for Kim's Party- WOW us Wednesdays
Out came the kilz primer and I sprayed it.. Then::though it doesnt show well in the pic:: I lightly antiqued it using just the tiniest bit of minwax walnut stain in the details.. In real life that part shows up a lot more.. I'm pretty sure I learned this trick from Marty at A Stroll Thru Life.. She did this technique on something and I never forgot about it, so thanks Marty~! Just goes to show you never knows who's watching and learning from the things we post..
Here's it is with the light on.. AND this lamp shade was on sale yesterday at Walmart for only 3.99 -- usually 8.99.. They had lots of them if anyones interested..
A light right by the sink suits me. I dont like to turn on the ceiling lights just to do a little something in there. Its enough light if I need something from the kitchen at night and it makes me smile.
Here it is with the light off.. maybe you can see the details a bit better.
I'm tickled with how it turned out and I love projects that only take about an hour before I can check them off my list...
Thanks so much for visiting me. We're mighty happy to have ya.
Sonny
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Cutie pie is in de house! Of course I love this Sonny. Pretty shade too.
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, Sonny!! You really did a fantastic job. I have been looking for a small lamp for my kitchen counter, I agree you don't need a bog over head light. I'll check Walmart!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Your lamp looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteDee
That is adorable! Great job on it too!
ReplyDeletePlease let me know about the paste wax, I have some but have heard wax can yellow over time, what brand do you use?
Rondell
Oh, he's gorgeous Sonny! You did an excellent job on that little lamp.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
shelia ;)
Great job Sonny that turned out super cute! Great little shade too! Martina
ReplyDeleteLove it Sonny, it is just perfect. Isn't stain just the best thing in the whole world to calm down a little too stark white. Your little lamp is perfect and what a great shade too. Good job. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lamp makeover. It looks wonderful painted!
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect for your kitchen now, Sonny! Love the shade, too. I've got a couple of little lamps in my kitchen, too, and they work just fine for those quick trips in ~ just so I can see what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteSonny, this is a great transformation!! Mr. Roo looks wonderful! You are so talented! The shade is just the icing on the cake! What a great job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
Oh my gosh Sonny,
ReplyDeleteyour make over lamp is just perfect for your kitchen. I love roos and thought he was quite handsome before his makeover, but I really like the effect you got.
Thanks so much for sharing that with us, I might just have to get it a try,
Char
Sonny- That is absolutely darling and I LOVE that shade you put with it. What a find! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove this! I have a lamp I've been thinking about trading in, but maybe I'll just paint it instead. Thanks for the idea:-)
ReplyDeleteI love the way the stain highlights all the details. I have a rooster and a hen that I painted white but some of the detail was lost. I can't wait to try the stain trick on them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTraci
Absolutely Gorgeous! I love the lamp shade too!
ReplyDeleteSonny, that is just beautiful! Now, I want to try a lamp makeover too! I've got several that need something! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI am surprised you haven't been solicited to sell for kilz. I gotta be getting me some of that stuff.
ReplyDeleteFantastic transformation -- I am impressed1
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