My Lamp Shade Needs a Makeover!

I've got this old lamp, well, it's been around a while ... about 21 years, in fact.
I think we got it right after we got married.
It was the typical brass-finish floor lamp, complete with the beaded fringe on the shade.

Now, since it's been around for so long {it's lived in 5 houses now}, 
it's accumulated a spot or two on the shade, & was a bit tarnished on the base.
All in all, it lost that 'new lamp' look a looong time ago.
{Sadly, no 'before' pic}

A few years back, I gave it the 1st makeover:  
I painted the metal part of the lamp 'Matte Black' ...& I painted the SHADE 'Heirloom White'.
Yep, you heard me right, I spray painted the lamp shade.
It worked perfectly & was just the update it needed.


But, fast forward a couple years, the lamp shade just needed something else.
I wanted to spruce it up a bit without spending much money.
And on a recent trip to Hob Lob, I found just the inspiration I needed.
Take a look at their current lamp selection:

 

Aren't these fabulous?!

I love using burlap ... & rosettes/fabric flowers, well, that's my specialty!

{Check out my home business, Shabby Bowtique, here}

I knew I could recreate these looks & be waaayy more budget-friendly.

I quickly got to work on 2 lamp shade makeovers & I'm super pleased with the outcome!

Here's Lamp Makeover #1:  a simple burlap ribbon~

And here's #2:  a Shabby Bowtique trio of burlap rosettes, complete with buttons & pearls~

Whataya think?

I totally love the simple, inexpensive touches that can bring new life to old pieces!

These were both very easy & quick makeovers.

Be sure & come back tomorrow ... I'll show you just how I did it {step-by-step pics & instructions}.

Happy Fall, y'all~