I really am very close to getting this room completed! I also have a lovely new light and I save $177 so I am pretty darn happy!
I was reading about hanging new light fixtures and how to save money doing it over at Miss Flibbertigibbet she has such a beautiful home and her lighting is amazing! Anyway, this black light is what I wanted for my craft room, but not at $199. Anyway after reading her post I decided to look around for some cheaper options.
I was going to make my one when I spotted this in Kmart for $15 but they didn't have black.
So I grabbed some black paint and fabric medium, which I had on hand.
And painted that baby!
Couldn't have been any easier and I save $177 for a slightly smaller version of the light I wanted.
DIY Delight or Disaster? Saved money and I have my little pendant light, delight!! What do you think?
Do yourself a favor and check out Miss Flibbertigibbet her home is what my house wants to be when it grows up....sadly it will probably only happen if another person moves in and does it!
Thanks for reading,
Mel xo
Be Delighted Every Day, Follow Mellywood's Mansion!
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Love it Mel! Your light turned out fantastic. And you saved money... $177 is a huge savings!!!
ReplyDeleteDa Daw!,, tricky Miss! You Rocked That Brillantly! Applause!!!! xoDebi
ReplyDeleteOK....YOU win the award for Good Student of the week!!! GREAT knockoff! Way to think out of the box my little Shelia!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, Mel! I love it in black.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it, Mel! Painting fabric is the way to go :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love it. It looks so much better painted. I never, in a million years, would have considered that as an option. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou really put on your thinking cap for this one, Mel! What a gem! I have a light similar to this over my dining room table and I won't begin to tell you how much it was. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLorraine makes magic with everything she touches. YOU, my friend, are quite the little apprentice!!!
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That's a price that cannot be beat! Well done. :)
ReplyDeleteLookin' real good, Mel!! How clever to paint one up to match wonderfully with your craft room decor. Love, love ~ Amy
ReplyDeleteI just tried paint and fabric medium last week and I know it will be my new obsession. I haven't dared to try it on a lampshade yet but your rockin' light has totally inspired me! DIY delight and I'm pinning.
ReplyDeleteWow! How come I don't have a KMart!?!? I want that!
ReplyDeleteHi Mel! Just been catching up on your posts, (I've had a bit of a crazy week!), love this light and how great you saved such a lot of moola! Also love your die storage, such a pretty pin board you created. You craft room is coming together beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are well, Estelle xx
Looks fabulous, dahling! I'm somewhat amazed that you have KMarts- most are closed down around here.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow Mel! It couldn't have been better. Well done (once again)!!!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular light Mel! I love that you got such a great deal and made it your own!! Good job.
ReplyDeleteMel this is gorgeous! I want one just like it for my bedroom! You're such a genius!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - I love this!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty, Mel! Wow...how badass are you!!!
ReplyDeleteWow that looks great. It definitely looks more expensive than 15 dollars. Thanks for the great tip. i found you on let's get real link up
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