Do you stress over “how to distress” furniture and other diy projects? I’m sharing many projects highlighting 5 ways to get the perfect look. I’d love to hear how YOU choose to distress your projects.
How To Distress DIY Projects
lamps and more
Rope Wrapped Chandelier
Using a thrift store chandelier, you can make this rope wrapped candelabra. Instead of candles, you could use solar lights. See more ideas for chandeliers while visiting this tutorial
Floor Lamps and Solar Lights
You know I love any and all solar light ideas! Repurposed Floor Lamps as Solar Lights are so easy to do. Sometimes they last long enough that they get a makeover on a makeover! That’s what this month’s Thrift Store Decor project is about. I repainted the floor lamp base and the solar light to spruce up the backyard camper retreat.
Welcome Porch Post
After months of feeling like this former floor lamp was mocking me, I finally figured out what it wanted to be! A Welcome Porch Post! Lots of tips and tricks that I learned along the way, including how NOT to mix up homemade chalk paint. Yikes!
Chandelier Solar Light | Hanging Solar Light
This fun and easy repurposed chandelier project is perfect for your porch or patio. Solar lights have changed a lot, and easily charge in shady areas. Hang this from a tree, shepherd’s hook or your porch. It will make you smile every night as it adds a special ambiance to your outdoor space.
Dollar store Solar Lights on Landscape Timbers
I’m using up some old stuff from the backyard as decor for my upcoming new backyard space. I’ll be doing some backyard camping this spring and summer in my own campground! This project uses more of my reclaimed landscape timbers and Dollar Store Solar Lights! I hope you love it as much as I do.
Repurposed Vintage Coffee Pot Lamp
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a coffee pot lamp? With these step by step directions and a little patience you can repurpose a thrift store coffee pot in no time! Repurposed Vintage Coffee Pot Lamp Do you remember this coffee pot I just had to have? If you’re new around…
Glass Globe Solar Lights
We have another Thrift Store Decor project today! I’m sharing the easiest and cheapest project ever. $2.50 Easy Glass Globe Solar Light! Drop another buck for a bracket and you’re all set. I love how this set looks on my front gate arbor. Think weddings, parties and more!
Floor Lamp Solar Chandelier
I married a free chandelier with a thrift store floor lamp to make this unique and fun garden or patio light. I’m sharing all kinds of tips and tricks to complete your own project. This is a very versatile project, you could even use candles or flameless candles. This is the monthly Thrift Store Decor Project, so hop over to see what my blogger friends have been up to.
How to Make a Repurposed Books Lamp in 10 Easy Steps!
It’s Angie here, and I’m excited to be back to share another tutorial with you this month! I love being able to keep old, unwanted books out of the landfill, so books are some of my favorite things to recreate with. I’m going to show you how to make your own repurposed books lamp! The…
Edison Bulb Table Lamp
I have been wanting to make an Edison bulb table lamp for awhile. I saw some ideas on Pinterest and thought I’d use some wood pieces and some lamp parts to make one from scratch.
repurposed chandelier candelabra
I love repurposed chandelier projects. This is the first modern chandelier I’ve gutted to turn into a romantic candelabra. Each chandelier is different, but this post will show you how I achieved this look for no money. Repurposed Chandelier – a Yard Sale Find Do you remember this…
Repurposed Chandelier
When I did my kitchen makeover, I decided I wanted a chandelier. I picked this up somewhere, I really don’t remember where. To project the sockets, I taped it up with some ScotchBlue™ painter’s tape. I then primered it and painted it white. That was in February, and I can’t find any pictures of it…
Teapot Lamps
A couple of days ago I showed you the door nightstand/bookshelf I made for Jan, one of my local readers. Yesterday I showed you how to drill through glass/china. Today I’m going to share with you two teapot lamps I made for her. I drilled holes in a bunch of glass pieces. More tips on…
