Easy Ikea Lamp Hack with Burlap and Ribbon
On a recent visit to see some of our favourite long distance friends I had the chance to do a little hack (or lampshade revamp) on a pretty little Ikea lamp.
Our friends have a beautiful big home with a newly redone living room. Erin had chosen this lamp while on a recent shopping trip to Ikea but was feeling that it was lacking a little in the excitement department. We started out with the Jonsbo Gryby lamp from Ikea.
Gathering my supplies:
lampshades
ribbon – I chose a 2″ burlap ribbon, a 1/2″ green ribbon, and 1/2 inch white ribbon – all from Walmart
glue gun and glue sticks
Gettin’ crafty:
I started by playing around with the ribbon design until Erin and I liked it:
I didn’t want to use glue all the way around – so that if she changes her colour scheme or gets tired of this look in a few years she can more easily remove the ribbon and do something different with the lamp shade.
The trickiest to work with was the burlap. After attaching it to the shade (using dots of glue at the back seam only) you can see it flares out because the shade tapers in slightly towards the top:
To solve this issue I cut little slices just out from the seam on each side, pulled the top of the ribbon as tightly as I could, and folded it in and glued it down again (creating a little ‘dart’).
I then added the other two ribbons in the design we decided upon- again only using some glue gun glue at the back seam. The back looks slightly rough but will be hidden against the wall.
From the front and the sides the ribbon looks smooth and pretty…
I love the texture of the burlap. Adding just a bit of ribbon and a few colorful flowers gave a whole new look to this corner of Erin’s living room in a matter of minutes!
I think that Erin was pretty thrilled with the results! At least I hope she was:) I know I certainly loved it! Isn’t it thrilling when you are visiting friends and they encourage you to unleash your creativity upon their home? Or is that just me…
Such a fun little project to do while visiting friends! What projects have you been up to lately? Or are you taking it easy for the summer?
Thanks for reading. And remember my housie friends, HOME isn’t built in a day. Enjoy the journey.
I may link up at some of these fabulous places below, for more info check out housie parties:
Make the Scene Monday , Monday Funday , Give Me the Goods Monday , Inspiration Monday, Craft-o-Maniac Monday, Party in Polka Dots, Project Inspire{d} , Take a Look Tuesday, TCB Get Your Craft On. Tasteful Tuesdays., Share It Link Party, Assets and Efforts, Inspire Me Tuesday, The Scoop, Wow Me Wednesday Whimsy Wednesday , Swing Into Spring Party, From Dream to Reality, The Inspiration Exchange, Fine Craft Guild , , Work it Wednesday, Thursday’s Temptation, Hookin’ Up With House of Hepworth’s, Live Laugh Rowe Live Laugh Linky, Transformation Thursday, Thursdays Are Your Days, Real Family Fun, Pinterest Power Party,, The Weekly Creative , The Creative Connection, Fabulously Creative Friday, Party Junk, Pinworthy Projects , Weekend Wrap-Up Party, Weekend Bloggy Reading, Strut Your Stuff Saturday, Spotlight Saturday, Get Schooled Saturday, Overflowing With Creativity , Sundae Scoop , Suburbs Mama , That DIY Party
Love how it turned out. It’s amazing how such a small detail can make such a big difference. And I love that shade of green which looks even better in combination with the flowers.
You are right, it’s also great to be able to change the design when you get tired of it. I redecorated an Ikea lamp twice and now I’m onto my third project 🙂
I love it, love it love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back with another awesome share! Hope you are having a wonderful week!!!
Hugs
Cami @ TitiCrafty.com
Love your lamp. It looks so great with the ribbon attached! I am in the midst of finding a lamp for one of my guest rooms. Thanks for visiting me on FB.
I love this diy craft! Your website is addicting! You have so many neat ideas!
Lovely! It’s still simple and neutral, but with that little extra something that makes it stand out. If you’re interested, I’d love to have you join our Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/08/show-tell-39-and-important-news.html
What a great idea! I love when simple things seem to make such a big impact! We’ll be featuring this over at Someday Crafts tomorrow! 🙂
Thank you so much!! That is awesome news:)
I saw this thumbnail at the Weekend wrap up link party and I knew it was yours! Your style is totally identifiable and I love it.
Thank you PJ! So funny that you recognized it right away as mine. Hmm… does that mean I need to step out of my style comfort zone? LOL!
No don’t step out of THE ZONE! It’s great and doesn’t everybody have a signature style?
Looks great! Love making Ikea or Pottery Barn stuff for cheap! Stop by my Friday’s Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-3.html
Thank you so much for the personal invitation Becca!
Hi Krista! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Love this lamp transformation. Loving your style! I’m following along now 🙂
Hi Carrie! That is awesome! I look forward to seeing more from you on your blog as well:)
Krista, I love it! Love, love, love it! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!
Thank you Carrie! It was soooo simple! But effective:)
Cute….love the colors, so bright especially with the green hydrangea…nice work lady! The fabric color combo would be a great Table Runner too!
-Katie@mydiyhabits
That is a great thought Katie! It would make an adorable table runner… or even some stripes of ribbon on a burlap pillow. Now you have me thinking!
So great looking, what a huge difference in how the whole lamp looks now, I’ve got to try that.
I was thinking I could pucker up the overage at even spots at top of burlap ribbon and maybe glue on a button or a sticker of some kind? I have 2 1/2 ” burlap ribbon gotten at Hobby Lobby, different maker. I’ll be in there digging in my ribbon stash. Great, inspiring project. Sure glad you shared this and your friend got her shades much improved. Fun to have your talents appreciated. Happy days
I was thinking the same thing… about puckering it in a few spots, but didn’t want to commit to more glue on the lampshade in case she changed her mind. Otherwise that would probably be the way to go!
So cute! I love it!
Thank you! And so flattered that you returned the visit – I love all your fresh colourful ideas on your blog!!
I love this idea! My living room lamp shade could definitely use this! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I look forward to following you!
Hi Leah! Thank you for returning the visit and your kind comments!!
So cute! I love how the white makes it look like there are two different sections of embellishments.
Thanks Al- I hadn’t noticed that until you said that – yes it does! Thanks for your visit and kind comments!!
Very cute! Love the burlap with the green ribbon! I have a pretty basic lamp I could try this on! Thanks for the idea!
Thank you Selene! I think I may find a spot to do something similar around our house too:)
Very cute! I love the added texture of the burlap and the pop of color with the green. Another beautiful project, Krista!
~Abby =)
Thanks for your super kind words friend!
Love your shade! Thanks for visiting me! gonna be a new follower!-aimee
Hi Aimee! Thank you so much for your sweet comments and coming back over here!! So glad to have you following – that is awesome!!
🙂 I’m sure that corner of their living room felt different after you made their lampshade so pretty Krista 🙂 I love decorating with burlap and ribbon and the green for summer is a great idea for summer! I really like it 🙂
Hi Ingrid! I think it did make a difference, surprisingly! Amazing what a little change can do:)
Super cute Krista! I really love it! And thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!
Hi Mindi! Thank you for your sweet comments! You are quite the talented builder – I love seeing what you have come up with!!
Great transformation. Love the green and burlap. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Thank you so much Marty! And thanks for hosting!
The lamp is pretty with the touch of spring green. I happen to be assembling an Ikea desk today.
Oh, assembling Ikea furniture… always a bit of an adventure! Hope it went well and that you love your new desk!
Perfect hack. From blah to beautiful in only a few steps. I like how you handled that pesky burlap at the seam. Well done. I bet your friend adores her “new” lamp!
Thank you Bronwyn! I hope she adores it… it is a little tough to go back now:) But not too tough with only using glue at the back! (I wanted to leave her an exit strategy in case she secretly didn’t like my work:)
That just couldn’t be any cuter! It’s so fresh. Love that shade of green you used. Man, burlap just makes everything better :))) Off to pin! Thanks for stopping by the hollow today, and for your sweet comments. Shannon
Hi Shannon! I totally agree! Burlap does make everything better… I just saw some thicker rolls of it at Michaels yesterday (maybe 8″ wide ribbon)… I definitely need to get some soon! Thank you so much for your return visit and sweet comments!! I love your blog:)
I agree with Tanya – a small change having a big impact. I like your little glue-gun. I am going to buy one (I am yet to own a glue-gun – gasp!) and I wondered whether the little guns were just as good as the “big guns”! My mum has a couple of little lampshades similar to your friend’s one that I’m dying to “renovate”!!!
Hi Petra! I do use my glue gun all the time – it was a pretty inexpensive one from either Walmart of Canadian Tire, can’t remember. Not the best quality but it seems to do the trick most of the time! Once in a while I have to break out some gorilla glue for heavier projects… but my little glue gun usually suffices. It is definitely a worthwhile buy!
I love it! It came out really cute.
Thank you Tricia!
I have similar shades on one of my lamps, I should try this Krista! Your lime and burlap really looks sooo cute!
Thank you Vel! I like the way natural materials like burlap work so well with colour!
Pinning Krista….thanks for the close ups
What a cute project! This simple transformation makes such a big difference. Way to go!
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Thank you Jennifer!
Your lamp looks really cute Krista! Sometimes it’s the small changes that seem to have such impact, looks great 🙂
xo, Tanya
Thanks Tanya! It is true… it is amazing how much a little ribbon makes a big difference:)