Do it Over Designers
I am joining Ann, from Apple Street Cottage, for Do It Over Designers, where we transform something that needs a makeover!
This lamp blew over in the wind by an open window one day. As I was taking it apart to put it into the trash, I decided to keep a few pieces for a project.
I cut the electrical cord and unscrewed a few of the pieces:
I kept the finial, base....
...and a middle section:
My first idea was to stack them for a candle stick, but it was a bit top heavy:
I pulled out the best glue ever: E6000
I topped the largest piece with an old silver tray:
When serving food at a buffet it's always a good idea to have varying heights....
...so this piece will be used a lot...
for desserts, hors d'eouvres or cheese and crackers:
The smaller piece was perfect as a candlestick:
Most of my candles are battery operated, so this slender candle fit perfectly:
The last piece was the finial:
It looked much better on this lamp than the original:
These were very simple projects and a great way to upcycle a broken lamp!
I hope you'll visit my other creative friends to see their "do it over" projects:
Pandora’s Box YOU ARE HERE!
Excellent do overs, Patti. I keep E6000 in the house. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteOh my! How fabulous are these upcycles! Three lovely pieces from one broken lamp! They all look beautiful and quite useful, too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Patti! I love that buffet tray. It's so elegant and you'd never guess that you didn't purchase it that way. I love the way you used the other pieces, as well. I need two new finials for a couple of upcycled lamps. I think I need some old lamp pieces!
ReplyDeleteThree fantastic projects from one unfortunate accident...all are great ideas, but that buffet piece is my favorite. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow Patti - incredible how you got three amazing upcycles out of one lamp! I'd be tempted to pull one apart after seeing this just because :).
ReplyDeleteSuch clever ways to recycle those lovely pieces from your broken lamp. I need to pick up the glue, I have a broken piece that needs a repair, thanks Patti.
ReplyDeleteThat tumbled lamp was a blessing in disguise. Love how you got three new to you and gorgeous upcycled decor items rather than it ending up in the landfill. The silver tray is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolute GENIUS!!! Imaging getting three lovely and usable things out of one lamp. I am crushing on that tray.
ReplyDelete3 projects from one lamp. Now that is creative. I love the way each piece was used!
ReplyDeleteLike Pattie said, I too am crushing on the tray.
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Awesome repurpose, you have a great imagination.
ReplyDeleteFun project, so many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteWow Patti, love the makeovers, very clever! Yes E6000 is magic stuff!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Great repurposing projects! Your silver tray now looks 'extra' ritzy with the base addition.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are awesome. I would have struggled trying to figure out exactly what to do with the pieces but you made them in to such beautiful and useful things. So glad you were part of the hop this month.
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