This DIY Popcorn Tin Lampshade was free and fit this lamp perfectly.
Recently I purchased this lovely “honeycomb” lamp from Target that Matt lovingly calls his “golf ball”.  Although I absolutely LOVE the look of it, every lampshade I owned was either too big or too small and I couldn’t find ANYTHING the right size. That’s when I noticed our popcorn tin from Christmas just waiting for it’s calling, hence the DIY Popcorn Tin Lampshade.
 First I gave it a trial run to see if it would get too hot. I just balanced it on the harp for a good 8 hours with the light on.  After 8 hours when it was barely warm to the touch I knew it was “the one”!
So then it got a coat of primer, two coats of gold spray paint, and a hole drilled through the top.
I am totally in love with my DIY popcorn tin lampshade. At night it also gives off a nice “golden” glow.
Next time Matt gives me a hard time for hoarding holding on to junk future craft supplies I’ll just remind him of the time I made a lampshade for free! For other budget friendly DIY projects make sure to check out my project gallery!
Looks perfect!!!!
Ah thanks! After tons of trial and error I am thankful I didn’t have to buy another lampshade. I’ve already got about 4 that are not in use now.
THis looks great, what a clever idea! Hubby should be proud of your frugal idea! Check out my latest projects at Fynes Designs
Thanks! I never would have come up with it if we weren’t finishing the popcorn as I looked at lampshades online!
This is such a clever, crafty idea! LOVE the gold! Pinning! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 5 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-link-party-7.html
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thank! Jumping over to link up!
The copper look is amazing! Nice job! I’m a huge fan of DIY lampshades, so you found my soft spot 🙂
I’m just discovering all the potential lampshade items I own! My next endeavor is going to be recovering a lampshade with fabric. Probably more difficult than spray paint.
I still love this idea so much! Just wanted to say thanks for sharing at Give Me The Goods Monday! Can’t wait to see what goods you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Love this!! It will be featured today at Creatively Tuesday at The Rustic Pig!! Hugs!! Claire
Thank you so much for featuring me! I love your blog and am so excited to be featured! Linking up again this week!
Visiting from The Rustic Pig. Such a clever lady, you are. I would have never known the shade was a popcorn tin.
You’ve inspired me to come up with some clever reuses for the two Garrett’s tins in our attic. Isn’t their Chicago mix the best thing ever? I won’t tell you how quickly we can go through a tin of it.
Thanks so much for stopping by! It is the greatest popcorn, a Christmas treat we look forward to every year! I was thinking they’d be good toy storage tins too. So many options!
Your lamp shade is so lovely! Wonderful job. Pinning this.
Thanks for the Pin!
What a great idea!
I love Garrets! 😉
Thanks for linking up to DIY May-nia
Looks awesome! What color gold did you use?
Looks awesome! What color spray paint did you use?
It’s Krylon Metallics “Special Purpose” in Brilliant Gold. I buy it at Ace Hardware and it has a picture of a frame and a chair on the front of it!
I saw this on Roadkill Rescue. Very cool, indeed. Following you on several social media platforms. Please come link this to What to do Weekends Party, also. Linda
http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/06/what-to-do-weekends-24.html
Thanks, following back! I missed my chance to link up, but I’d love to be part of your next one!
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Think about carefully drilling holes to make a pattern on the top, like a star or snowflake, etc. This will cause the pattern on the ceiling and allow for heat to escape.
Thats an awesome idea, I might just have to tweak it a bit!
Clever and pretty! Well done! Ama
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