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Home » lamp shade makeovers

Poppy flower lampshade makeover

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: May 24, 2010 · Modified: Sep 24, 2013

A pop of poppy lampshade makeover!
Just so you know, I wake every morning inspired, what to do next?
a poppy lampshade makeover
I am a ball of energy.  Some of you gals asked when do I sleep. 
Well I have to tell you I get my solid 7-8 hours a night, and wake up refreshed and raring to go.  I now look around the house.  As I do not want to go out and spend money that I do not need to.
So today I decided I would redo  a little white shade I had tucked away in my closet I already had my supplies on hand.
Just took a minute to figure out what I wanted and here it is

Can someone say BORING?????

Can someone say CUTE????
I love poppies this season, and just cut a flower off one I have, and hot glued it to the ribbon…easy peasy!

Ahhhhhh….that was fun~!

Made the cute little tea towel with fabric I had left over from making my table runner

 

 

As you can see I put the lemons back on the table….and my husband pointed out to me, that my new color scheme this week is the Howard Johnson Colors….leave it to Mike to make that observation!
Please note, this is an early post of mine from back when I first started blogging. 
Sooo many changes, and these are some bad quality pics.
But the project itself is still a cute one:)
Hey follow me around if you like, anywhere!

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  1. Laurie

    May 23, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Oh so charming! Wonderful, inspired job as always, Debbie! Hope you have a great week!

    Reply
  2. Bonnie

    May 23, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Too cute!!! What a way to perk up that rooster!!

    Reply
  3. Feeling Just Right

    May 23, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Flowers in the house are oh-so-charming! Beautiful.

    Reply
  4. Melanie

    May 23, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    I really like the flower on the lampshade. That is very pretty.
    Hope you have a great week. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mariliz

    May 23, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Oh, I wish you lived near me…you're so creative!! I love the lampshade.

    Reply
  6. Melissa

    May 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    I snorted when I read your hubs comments – that is way too funny…I wouldn't have noticed…

    Reply
  7. Feeling Just Right

    May 23, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    p.s. did i tell you that my most favorite part of this post was when you said, "I am a ball of energy"- it gave me SO much inspiration. Thank you!

    Reply
  8. kim

    May 23, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    Deb, that lamp is adorable with the poppy added to it and the fabric. You are just creating away, my friend.

    Reply
  9. 1 Funky Woman

    May 23, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    Hey I loved Howard Johnson's when I was a kid, lol! You did a great job, very creative as usual. Loving the Poppy, it looks so great with the picture!

    Reply
  10. Always Nesting

    May 23, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Absolutely adorable. That shade went from see me to Look at Me all with just a few additions. My kind of project.

    Reply
  11. Charlotte's Color Specialist

    May 23, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Love the blue and orange together.

    Reply
  12. Sailing Simply

    May 23, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Love it Debbie! You think of the cutest things! I like the lamp shade alot but love the handmade tea towel. Fantastic! That's funny your hubs must be a traveling man! LOL!

    Reply
  13. Krista@thegatheringplacedesign

    May 23, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    So cute! What a difference that simple touch makes. I love your table, too.

    I am glad I found your blog:) Thanks for leaving your nice thoughts.

    Reply
  14. Liz

    May 23, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    Love what you've done with that shade, Debbie…its just lovely! I like how the colos all mesh together. =) ~Liz

    Reply
  15. Wendy

    May 23, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Debbie,
    Cute Cute Cute!! That lamp is adorable and the makeover to the shade is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Wendy

    Reply
  16. Aging Mommy

    May 23, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    I too wish you lived near me and could pass on some of your creative ideas to my home. The lampshade looks great!

    Reply
  17. Stacey

    May 23, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    The lamp and the tea towel are adorable. I love how you tied the ribbon and put the flower on the lampshade. It's unexpected and perfect! Loving those colors!

    Reply
  18. Debrah

    May 24, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Super cute, love it!

    http://housewifeeclectic.com

    Reply
  19. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    May 24, 2010 at 12:36 am

    I love how the poppy you put on the lampshade goes so well with your poppy picture above it! Great and simple idea to dress up a lampshade. I'm trying not to spend either; I have at least 3 projects sitting waiting so I will have to breakdown and get some more black spray paint.

    Reply
  20. Martina

    May 24, 2010 at 12:36 am

    Hey Debbie I just love what you did to the lampshade it looks so pretty!! Great job my friend! I 've been doing projects like crazy painting and distressing furniture I really gotta stop though,all I do is walk around and look to see what next(LOL)!!Hope you had great weekend!

    Reply
  21. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com

    May 24, 2010 at 12:41 am

    The lamp shade looks great! Kind of like a flower for your hair. You are energetic…wow!! Of course I love the oranges in your trifle bowl. 😉

    -heather

    Reply
  22. Le Chateau des fleurs

    May 24, 2010 at 12:50 am

    LOVE IT!!!
    so EASY TOO!
    XOXO
    Frenchy

    Reply
  23. Angie

    May 24, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Girl I can't keep up with you! I didn't think there was anyone out there that changed and "tweeked" their decor as much as I did. I was VERY wrong! 😉 Looks great!

    Reply
  24. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    May 24, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Very nice touch, Debbie! Hope you had a great weekend!

    Reply
  25. carissa @ lowercase letters

    May 24, 2010 at 1:24 am

    so pretty!!! i love the fabric you used on the lamp!

    Reply
  26. The Polka Dot Closet

    May 24, 2010 at 1:32 am

    CUTE…There i said it! I wake up everyday wit a list of to dos and projects also. I hate for everyday to end because I am having so much fun!!

    Carol

    Reply
  27. Nichol

    May 24, 2010 at 1:54 am

    Not boring anymore! Love it. Hope your week is wonderful:)

    Reply
  28. Julie

    May 24, 2010 at 1:57 am

    Great idea! I have a lamp shade that is boring me and didn't know if I could commit to an entire recover. But I could handle this.

    Reply
  29. Katie

    May 24, 2010 at 2:14 am

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  30. Susan @ Entertain Exchange

    May 24, 2010 at 2:54 am

    Love it and it's so easy!

    Reply
  31. Jemsmom

    May 24, 2010 at 2:58 am

    What a sweet lampshade! You are awesome!

    Reply
  32. Shelia

    May 24, 2010 at 3:40 am

    Hi Debbie! Oh, honey, I wish I had just a bit of your energy! 🙂 Love your little lamp shade redo and love it even more that it's gracing a Rooster! 🙂 Love them yard birds.
    I adore your dining room with all of those windows and I love your colors!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  33. Carrie

    May 24, 2010 at 3:42 am

    Love the fabric and the lamp. Hmmm… I have some extra fabric. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  34. Linda

    May 24, 2010 at 4:11 am

    Debbie~ that lamp is SO cute! What a charming idea!

    Reply
  35. FLOWERSHOPGURL

    May 24, 2010 at 4:31 am

    Hi Debbie, You're like the "energizer bunny" you keep going…going… and you always come up with wonderful creative designs. Thank you for visiting and leaving your comment on my Thrifty "RED" finds, I flipped my "LID". I loved getting that pretty oven set for $3.99 what a deal! Have a great week. I was happy I was able to link up this week. Now that you got me thrifting, I'm hooked…but I did pop into Home Goods today, cuz I knew they were suspicous that I haven't been around…don't want them to know I'm cheating on them. Your secret is safe with me…I'm not telling and you're not telling…so all is good!
    Have a great week!
    Hugz,
    Kim

    Reply
  36. xinex

    May 24, 2010 at 4:47 am

    The lampshade turned out really cute, Debbie. What a great idea!…Christine

    Reply
  37. linda

    May 24, 2010 at 6:05 am

    well if that is not the dang cuteist shade i ever seen:)

    Reply
  38. Belle

    May 24, 2010 at 8:25 am

    Very nice art. I love it!

    Reply
  39. Trac~

    May 24, 2010 at 9:54 am

    WOW – that is SO CUTE! I love your house and the color scheme is GORGEOUS! P.S. No worries on the award – I completely understand! Have a great day and a great week ahead! Big hugs! :o)

    Reply
  40. TOTEally Posh!

    May 24, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Debbie, Thanks for stopping in over at my little blog! I will definitely link to you in my post. My computer had issues yesterday as I was trying to do that.

    I found you last week and have so much enjoyed perusing your blog! I LOVE your decorating style!!!! And I love your post today! I've got several lamp shades that I've been trying to decide what to do… maybe you've given me another possibility!

    Erin

    Reply
  41. FLOWERSHOPGURL

    May 24, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Hi Debbie, Thank you for visiting and leaving your sweet comment on my "Sunday Favorites… The Romance of "PINK"! I really do love the pink pillow, Sissie makes beautiful items and I'm please to own one! Hope you have an awesome day!
    Hugz,
    Kim

    Reply
  42. Ms. Bake-it

    May 24, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    No Howard Johnson I have ever seen looked like that! I like the lampshade, it really looks great. I am not surprised that you say you are a "ball of energy" because your energy comes through your posts.

    ~ Tracy

    Reply
  43. Mumsy

    May 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    Debbie, seriously now, can and come and live with you? You can rub off some of that energy on me, and I can learn some creativeness from you too.

    Simple, but so elegant looking lamp shade.

    Reply
  44. Laura Ingalls Gunn

    May 24, 2010 at 2:11 pm

    What a fabulous DIY transformation~well done!

    I hope you have stopped by to enter my giveaway.

    Reply
  45. Patti

    May 24, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    What a great way to change update a plain shade!! Nice job!
    Stop over for a chance at a CSN LANTERN Giveaway – patti

    Reply
  46. Cathy

    May 24, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    So sorry I missed the party…we were celebrating our anniversary;)! I hope ya'll had a wonderful time too!

    Your little lamp redo is DARLING! Love that it is a simple project with such big impact…I LOVE IT…don't even get me started on the litlle tea towel…too cute for words and it is perfect on your shelves…so pretty!

    You know I am a huge fan of everything you do…such a talented girl!

    Enjoy!
    CAthy

    Reply
  47. Melanie

    May 24, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    You breakfast room is so happy! It would make me smile to wake up to that every morning:)

    Reply
  48. Ann's Page

    May 24, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Love it~! I wanted to say Hi~! Thanks for stopping by my lonely blog~! I love your style ,and you seem sooooooooooo nice.

    Blessing's
    Ann

    Reply
  49. laterg8r

    May 24, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    such an adorable lamp – it looks nothing like hojo's (men) LOL 😀

    Reply
  50. Creative Carmelina

    May 24, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    Hi Debbie
    you sound like me..you get your rest..and then you're ready for more creativity! right!!!!!

    people ask me that same question….!

    nice lamp makeover…it's all in the simple things….and voila…a new look! great job!

    ciao bella!
    creative carmelina

    Reply
  51. HollyC

    May 24, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    Presh! Good job, Debbie! I just had another one of those 'why didn't I think of that' moments! I love,love,love the poppy on the shade! Thanks for sharing.
    ~Holly

    Reply
  52. Susan S.

    May 24, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Looking GOOD around your house…I love the Poppy added to the lamp shade. 🙂

    Reply
  53. Glenda/MidSouth

    May 24, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    How cute! I have a shade I keep threatening to do something with, but have not.
    Enjoy your week.

    Reply
  54. ~J

    May 24, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Okay..you're amazing!! I am so jealous of your dining area!! It's incredible..you have great style!

    Reply
  55. The Working Home Keeper

    May 24, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    Beautiful! Love your blog! Always cool to find another Carolina girl in blogland 🙂

    Mary Ellen

    Reply
  56. Shellbelle

    May 24, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Cute redo! I love "shopping" in my house also, I get the best bargains!

    Reply
  57. podso

    May 24, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    There you are; I haven't "seen you" in awhile. I sewed buttons on a lampshade last year, but this is just as cute as can be!

    Reply
  58. Emily {Frilly Details}

    May 24, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    What a cute idea to dress up a lamp! Poppies are one of my favorite flowers. 🙂

    Reply
  59. Merrie

    May 25, 2010 at 12:28 am

    Very pretty! The lamp looks so nice in that spot with it's makeover.

    Reply
  60. Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria

    May 25, 2010 at 1:02 am

    First girl ship me some of that energy ha ha!! Oh to be young again…love your sweet lamp…hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

    Reply
  61. Pinky

    May 25, 2010 at 1:11 am

    You are so darn creative, clever and, like you said, a BALL OF ENERGY!!!! Love how you just think of something and make it happen. XO, Pinky

    Reply
  62. Kelle Dame

    May 25, 2010 at 1:11 am

    Cute! I love it with the pops of blue in the room. Cant go wrong with poppies!

    Reply
  63. CHERI

    May 25, 2010 at 1:21 am

    You have SO much energy and SO many cute ideas! Love the lamp with the posie! Glad you visited my blog and enjoyed the Mole Cricket post! We do tend to get bored around here! I am always trying to think of things to keep the grands busy when they come. Later this week or next we will be working on some science experiments. I hope to post the results!

    Reply
  64. Sandy

    May 25, 2010 at 1:26 am

    I love it!! Who would have thought such a simple flower would make such a grand statement. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

    Reply
  65. ★All Thingz Related★

    May 25, 2010 at 1:27 am

    This is so pretty. Poppies are one of my favorites!
    Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!
    {Rebekah}

    Reply
  66. Mid-Atlantic Martha

    May 25, 2010 at 1:33 am

    Now how cute is that lamp shade! Love your pop of color.

    Reply
  67. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com

    May 25, 2010 at 1:38 am

    Very cute! It's like your little shade got a sweet little accessory. Love it!

    Reply
  68. Linda@Coastal Charm

    May 25, 2010 at 2:00 am

    Debbie,
    That is one "COOL" looking lamp after her makeover! Thanks for coming to my PARTY!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  69. Home's Where My Heart Is

    May 25, 2010 at 2:45 am

    My gosh, you are so creative!! I don't know how you come up with this stuff, but it's great!!

    :)Erin

    Reply
  70. Blondie's Journal

    May 25, 2010 at 3:26 am

    Your energy inspires me, Debbie!!! I love the lamp shade…it looks very happy adorned with the poppy!! I love it. And I love the shot of your dining room…SO pretty.

    Thanks for popping over. I'll be back for another peek soon! 🙂

    xoxo
    Jane

    Reply
  71. Tausha

    May 25, 2010 at 3:45 am

    Found you from Kreative Krafts-so glad I did. What a super cute, little makeover! I espesically love your yellow cart in the photo! My mom had one of those growing up, of course it wasn't such a luscious yellow color-but..
    So thrilled I get to check out the rest of your blog!! Just your title alone had me hooked!!
    Please, stop by sometime and visit! Love meeting new friends!!!
    Happy Monday!!

    Reply
  72. Tausha

    May 25, 2010 at 4:04 am

    Ha! I am stupid! I am blaming it on the strong narcotics!! As I was stalking your blog-I am thinking-Duh duh duh Tausha!! You know Debbie and all of her fabulousenss already! Yea, I am a little slow. I had to come back and comment so you didn't think that I am a total flake-only sort of one!! Ha! Hope I gave you a good giggle!! Maybe this is a sign I should go to bed!

    Reply
  73. Suzanne

    May 25, 2010 at 4:30 am

    I love the color orange and additions you made to the shade are fabulous — especially with the poppy print above it!

    Reply
  74. Heather @ Gerber Days

    May 25, 2010 at 4:32 am

    You totally changed that lamp shade from boring to FAB! I love it.

    Reply
  75. Barbara Jean

    May 25, 2010 at 5:01 am

    That Poppy on the lamp shade is awesome!
    On the black ribbon, even better.
    thanks

    barbara jean

    Reply
  76. Jilly

    May 25, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Your house is so cute! I can't decorate outside of brown and leather (the hubby likes)! Looks like I may need to rethink some things! Jilly
    http://www.brycenbaby.blogspot.com

    Reply
  77. Natasha

    May 25, 2010 at 10:26 am

    That is a lovely way to decorate your lamp. I must make sure my sister Holly sees this as she loves poppies.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply
  78. simpledaisy

    May 25, 2010 at 10:31 am

    So simple & so cute:)

    Reply
  79. ♥ Sonny ♥

    May 25, 2010 at 11:26 am

    this is adorable,, I'm definately stealing , cough, I mean borrowing this idea for my bathroom lamp.. you always do the cutest things.

    hugs
    Sonny

    Reply
  80. Sue

    May 25, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    What an easy peasy change that brightened up your tabletop! Orange is a fun color- last fall's furniture market was so full of that color!
    🙂 Sue

    Reply
  81. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

    May 25, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    That lampshade is just sooooooooo cute. What a great idea. Now who would have ever though of such a thing, but it is just fabulous. I love how it ties into the picture, and the teatowel and lemons on your stand are so pretty. Love the lemons on the table and the touch of orange with it is wonderful. I am so in love with orange and blue and green and blue. Great combinations. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  82. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!

    May 25, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    Your house says…"we have fun here!" Thanks for helping make this weeks Modern Craftswoman Monday the most successful so far! Rory

    Reply
  83. AshTreeCottage

    May 25, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    I agree, easy peasy and very cute too!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

    Reply
  84. Ann

    May 25, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Mr. Rooster looks so snazzy!! I love the idea.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

    Reply
  85. Jessica Warrick

    May 25, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    your very creative. Following from FMbT you can follow back at http://punkrockmomma.com

    Reply
  86. Haupi

    May 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Debbie, I don't blame you one tiny bit!! I've had it these awards too – it's just more work!!!

    Now back to the fun….Ooooooweee, I love the winners' pictures… there's just so much talent out there.

    Reply
  87. Theresa @ 612Riverside

    May 25, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    That turned out so cute! What a great transformation to a boring shade. Thanks for sharing! Theresa

    Reply
  88. CINNIBONBON

    May 26, 2010 at 1:07 am

    The touch of fabic on top is the kicker!! Love it, it's chic!

    Reply
  89. littlethings1

    May 26, 2010 at 1:51 am

    The lampshade is adorable ! You always have something to inspire on your blog ! Yup…leave it to a guy to have a comment like that , cute!
    Eunice

    Reply
  90. Shannon Fox

    May 04, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    What a trip to look back and see how different that corner looks now! That was a cute idea BTW, subtle. Just a little something. It was just right 😉

    Reply
  91. joyce england

    May 04, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    after reading how much sleep you get and wake up perky and have everything on hand ,and you,re so young and cute ,I,m just tired and old and out of touch with the world.

    Reply

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