BEFORE and AFTER: Ugly Lamp Makeover From the Thrift Store

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  • @ThriftDiving
    @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +25

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  • @Bonusdoc
    @Bonusdoc Před 4 lety +64

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @TracvM320
      @TracvM320 Před 4 lety +3

      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❣️

  • @Fubs_the_queen
    @Fubs_the_queen Před 4 lety +91

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +8

      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
      @kelleymariejones6388 Před 4 lety

      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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +33

      @@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
      @fatik870 Před 4 lety +3

      Thrift Diving
      Word!!

  • @BiancaMH
    @BiancaMH Před 4 lety +18

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

  • @carolynb1413
    @carolynb1413 Před 4 lety +18

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @darniataylor7749
    @darniataylor7749 Před 4 lety +27

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @wburchik
    @wburchik Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @mollythomas1526
    @mollythomas1526 Před 4 lety +2

    Your design style is free spirited and comfortingly homey

  • @HopskotchBunny
    @HopskotchBunny Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @TheH20please
    @TheH20please Před 4 lety +4

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

    • @ThriftDiving
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety

      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!!!

  • @msjulie9592
    @msjulie9592 Před 4 lety +23

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

    • @ThriftDiving
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @carolsydney6905
    @carolsydney6905 Před 3 lety

    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!!

  • @maureencrawford2275
    @maureencrawford2275 Před rokem

    It looks GREAT! Fantastic instructions!

  • @Pepsi_Please
    @Pepsi_Please Před 4 lety +3

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @kitgenz1114
    @kitgenz1114 Před 4 lety

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

  • @FirstLast-zr9cy
    @FirstLast-zr9cy Před 4 lety +2

    I love the pattern! So pretty and festive. ❤️

    • @ThriftDiving
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety

      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!

  • @boricuaqueent
    @boricuaqueent Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @pmmm8440
    @pmmm8440 Před měsícem

    Very nice job of demonstrating the process. Thanks.

  • @noelperkins3745
    @noelperkins3745 Před 4 lety

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

  • @katelynofriel
    @katelynofriel Před 4 lety

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

  • @tonettekremer5680
    @tonettekremer5680 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. Turned out awesome!

  • @riseyourvibration9669
    @riseyourvibration9669 Před 3 lety

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

  • @cloudskimmin
    @cloudskimmin Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @trudycranford5713
    @trudycranford5713 Před 2 lety

    absolutely great! you did good!

  • @denver1865
    @denver1865 Před 4 lety

    Adorable! You did such a good job!

  • @olgaortiz746
    @olgaortiz746 Před 4 lety

    THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL

  • @MissLady-pq4hc
    @MissLady-pq4hc Před 4 lety

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

  • @beverlydietz1308
    @beverlydietz1308 Před 3 lety

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

  • @gailbader8149
    @gailbader8149 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @rebeccaswain4170
    @rebeccaswain4170 Před 4 lety

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

  • @Havanah2006
    @Havanah2006 Před 4 lety

    This is gorgeous love love love

  • @barbarab75
    @barbarab75 Před 2 lety

    Loved this tutorial. Especially the shade.

  • @thresiaross36
    @thresiaross36 Před 4 lety

    Great job! Thank you for showing us this great tutorial it helps when someone shows what could happen and what to do to fix it. I like the lamp...

  • @sweetgrannybuns2774
    @sweetgrannybuns2774 Před 3 lety

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

  • @tamiz8895
    @tamiz8895 Před 2 lety

    Looks great, really professional.

  • @neldablanco1663
    @neldablanco1663 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @susanclauer2650
    @susanclauer2650 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @tiarrab.8267
    @tiarrab.8267 Před 4 lety +1

    💕🌸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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety

      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! :)

  • @niccoleleo
    @niccoleleo Před 4 lety +1

    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. ❤️

  • @kgrean8587
    @kgrean8587 Před 4 lety

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

  • @giagordon7872
    @giagordon7872 Před 4 lety

    This is really beautiful!

  • @gingergrant3932
    @gingergrant3932 Před 2 lety

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

  • @melanieeaton3344
    @melanieeaton3344 Před rokem

    Love the tutorial! And the wrapping paper!

  • @dracenstein5556
    @dracenstein5556 Před rokem +1

    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 .

  • @Frosting1000
    @Frosting1000 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @ThriftDiving
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @DownButNotOutYet
    @DownButNotOutYet Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @GrindHousetm
    @GrindHousetm Před 2 lety

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

  • @ericafolange9497
    @ericafolange9497 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @chan4754
    @chan4754 Před rokem

    Fabulous video, thank you

  • @pamelanelson4817
    @pamelanelson4817 Před 4 lety

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

  • @kaylasilvers2604
    @kaylasilvers2604 Před 4 lety

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

  • @RoseOriginals
    @RoseOriginals Před 4 lety

    Turned out beautiful!

  • @foxxybrown291
    @foxxybrown291 Před 4 lety

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

  • @lorettamurphy988
    @lorettamurphy988 Před 4 lety

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

    • @ThriftDiving
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety +1

      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!"

  • @QueerlyBeloved386
    @QueerlyBeloved386 Před 4 lety

    This was lovely.

  • @rhyfelwrDuw
    @rhyfelwrDuw Před 4 lety

    Wow looks amazing!!

  • @elisahendrick4744
    @elisahendrick4744 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy all you projects!

  • @annedycus5477
    @annedycus5477 Před 3 lety

    I think it's super cute.

  • @margaretgomez8643
    @margaretgomez8643 Před 3 lety

    Loved this tutorial!! Thank you

  • @vintagegopherwooddesigns1603

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

  • @cherylcrockett6177
    @cherylcrockett6177 Před 2 lety

    Excellent job!

  • @joannrapp137
    @joannrapp137 Před 4 lety

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

  • @QueenNanaEva
    @QueenNanaEva Před 4 lety

    What a beautiful lamp & shade.

  • @SanWithAnN
    @SanWithAnN Před 4 lety

    Looks beautiful!

  • @flyvirgo913
    @flyvirgo913 Před 4 lety

    Love your makeovers.

  • @veronicawhite398
    @veronicawhite398 Před 4 lety

    Good job, Serena!

  • @annabanana0197
    @annabanana0197 Před 2 lety

    Very pretty lamp. Enjoyed your video very much!

  • @JamieM470
    @JamieM470 Před 4 lety

    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!

  • @marshaloveridge1527
    @marshaloveridge1527 Před 4 lety

    The lamp turned out great!

  • @Sabrosaskiychen
    @Sabrosaskiychen Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety

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

  • @carolyn8033
    @carolyn8033 Před 3 měsíci

    So beautiful.

  • @Lifegoals4me
    @Lifegoals4me Před 3 lety

    Great job!

  • @mariaelenamaldonado4078
    @mariaelenamaldonado4078 Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful!!👏🏻👏🏻😘😘

  • @kimadams446
    @kimadams446 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful.

  • @craftingwithangie2021
    @craftingwithangie2021 Před 4 lety

    This turned out beautifully! :)

  • @Ameliemichelle
    @Ameliemichelle Před 4 lety

    So cute! I gotta try that

  • @jeniwatkins3297
    @jeniwatkins3297 Před 4 lety

    Love it!

  • @OscarsWilde
    @OscarsWilde Před 4 lety

    Gorgeous Serena x

  • @susyshepard320
    @susyshepard320 Před 4 lety

    Looks very nice 💡

  • @LasideasdeDahianna
    @LasideasdeDahianna Před 4 lety

    Beautiful lamp , good job 😍👍👍

  • @antiquesrestoration3874

    So pretty!

  • @daisyday7610
    @daisyday7610 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @boulevarddufil2410
    @boulevarddufil2410 Před 4 lety

    beautiful work ! thanks; Sylvie

  • @JJ33438
    @JJ33438 Před 3 lety

    I love that lamp! what a good job!

  • @jemmaj2919
    @jemmaj2919 Před 4 lety

    Hmmm turned out really good, imagine what you can do what to style ur home. Tfs

  • @GraceFilled
    @GraceFilled Před 4 lety

    Beautiful

  • @Connie-qn4oq
    @Connie-qn4oq Před 2 lety

    Beautiful❣️

  • @katherinegalarza999
    @katherinegalarza999 Před 4 lety

    Enjoyed your video 🤗

  • @nonnie2428
    @nonnie2428 Před 2 lety

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

  • @silverlabilver585
    @silverlabilver585 Před 4 lety

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

  • @girlsruleVII
    @girlsruleVII Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @jkgarri
    @jkgarri Před 4 lety

    You create really professional videos!

  • @robinpesek3657
    @robinpesek3657 Před 4 lety

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

  • @iwanttobelieve5970
    @iwanttobelieve5970 Před 4 lety

    Wow. Well done. 👍👍👍

  • @jillb7234
    @jillb7234 Před 4 lety

    Very nice!!!!

  • @kctsp6631
    @kctsp6631 Před 4 lety

    Beatiful!

  • @BriarRoseStyless
    @BriarRoseStyless Před 4 lety

    Your lamp ended up looking so good! I wish I was as skilled as you are...

  • @brucemartin8435
    @brucemartin8435 Před 4 lety +1

    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
      @ThriftDiving  Před 4 lety

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

  • @lindacasey1126
    @lindacasey1126 Před 3 lety

    Sweet!

  • @ourhighstreethome9177
    @ourhighstreethome9177 Před 4 lety

    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👍