LKim

Trash to Treasure!!

Posted on 10/08/08, 10:44 pm

Hey, I just posted some of my projects I have been working on for a while now, just wanted to share them with all of you, all the plates were from yard sales, all the light bulbs were shot(well maybe not all of them... I mean I had to have something to paint LOL) old tin serving trays that looked really bad, just sprayed all of them and decorated them, but my favorite is the candle stick lamp, I will have to post a picture when I get a shade for it, I am hoping to find one at a yard sale!! I have been having so much fun with all of this!!! Great Christmas presents!!! And they are very unique,one of a kinds!!! Thanks , Lori
P.S. GO TO MY PROFILE AND SEE THE PICTURES... Sorry I almost forgot to tell ya'll!!!

• Reply #1 10/09/08  10:39am
  
  dalecl
  That lamp was beautiful Kim! But where do you get the insides to convert it to a lamp? Hobby shop? And how much did that cost. I really would like to do some of them with candlesticks I already have but don't know how you converted the plug, etc. Thanks, Dale
• Reply #2 10/09/08  2:29pm
  
  LKim
  Hey Dale,
  I bought a lamp kit at Wal-mart it was under 8.00 plus 50cents for the candle stick, found a shade at the thrift store today, 1.00, so less than 10.00 and you have a ONE OF A KIND LAMP!! THis is the most exciting thing I have done. I just love it!!!
  Oh yeah, My husband drilled a small hole in the top of it , the bottom already had a hole in it.
• Reply #3 10/09/08  5:57pm
  
  dalecl
  Thanks so much! How right you are, a one of a kind lamp for less than $10. Great as gifts and who couldn't use a new lamp or two :) I just love all the crafts you do as they do NOT look home made. Hugs, Dale

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