2/8/11

"Ballard Knock-off" Sea Grass Lamp Shade

I adore getting the "Ballards" catalog. So many beautiful things, such gorgeous rooms, and lots of inspiration.

Large grouping of similar photos.

Botanical Prints

Topiary, bulbs and a gorgeous mirror

Wicker!
 I spent a whole month drooling over this lovely sea grass lampshade. I kept trying to justify spending $40, plus shipping.



After searching the internet, I found that $40 is pretty much the going rate. So I decided to improvise.

Here is what I used:
- 2 packages of sisal rope (found in the 'hardware' department at Wal-mart or at Ace Hardware)
- 1 lamp shade
- lots of hot glue

Take one of these...


 Then hot glue this all around it.


And here is the finished product.







It's not sea grass, but it is sisal :)
More fun ideas here.

Check out some other great project ideas here.

5 comments:

  1. it may not be sea grass but it's still super cute! What a great idea :)

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  2. It looks great--and I love your little desk nook, too.

    ~ Sarah

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  3. This is great! I would love to do something like this in my grandchildrens room when I decorate it in a sailing theme...

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  4. great job! I love ballard, but so expensive, I'm going to try this!

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