Thursday, April 28, 2011

Thrifty Thursday......Book page Lamp

I’m always looking for ways to use book pages. Don’t get me wrong….I LOVE BOOKS! But when you can pick up used books for pennies its just too much fun to tear them apart!
Here’s a super cheap & unique way to make a great “reading” lamp shade. The total for the shade & book cost $0.70 !!
You’ll need an old book, shade, circle cutter, and some Mod Podge.
First tear out a stack of pages. Set your cutter to apox. 4 inches. If you don’t have a circle cutter you could always trace a plastic lid (but the project goes so much fast with it !).

Apply your glue and start to layer. Its important to get your layers lined up & even (found this out the hard way!) That way when it’s lit up there’s a nice pattern.
I started at the bottom & then made a row on the top. Then I moved on to the middle. Depending on the size of the shade will determine how many rows you will need.

That’s it! Place it on your lamp & light it up!!

I really love the pattern & warm light it gives.
It even looks pretty nice when the light isn’t on too  : )





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19 comments:

  1. HeatherApril 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Another fabulous idea of yours! It looks great, especially lit up.

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  2. Out on the prairieApril 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Lovely patterns formed with this.

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  3. Judy WhatiliveforApril 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    That looks so cool! I have a hideous lamp that my husband won't let me get rid of and I might just do this with the shade :)

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  4. OurWanderingAdventures April 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    This is super!!! Where did you get that circle cutter?

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  5. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    The lamp is super cute - as is the book page apple. I love what the light does to the circles - very graphic.

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  6. TexWisGirlApril 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    i love the "vintage" look it gives when the light turns the photos golden. :)

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  7. PaulaApril 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    What a cool way to use up pages from old books, I really like the pattern it creates with the light on.

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  8. d e l i g h tApril 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    You are one clever girl! I LOVE it!
    Linda

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  9. NancyApril 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Great way to cover up an ugly or old shade. You rock! :)

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  10. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmApril 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    What a creative idea!

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  11. Angie @ Thrifty Like MeApril 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    No way! This is too cool! I love it!

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  12. Kelli WApril 28, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love this! Cutting the pages into circles is such a fun idea!

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  13. AllisonApril 29, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Really nice. And I love books, too! How is it that you are so creative, but everything looks so classy and sharp? Amazing!

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  14. Naturally Me CreationsApril 29, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What a cute idea! A lovely reading lamp indeed. :)

    Tnx for linking this up at Who Made What? Weekends!

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  15. Jenn EricksonMay 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The most beautiful, original, and creative use of book pages I've seen in a long while. I voted for your project over at Naturally Me Creations!

    New follower,
    Jenn/Rook No. 17

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  16. MonicaMay 3, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I voted for this brilliant creation at Naturally me.

    So creative and I like the effect of the overlapping circles. Really nice and love the way you have placed the lamp with the red books and that handmade apple.

    xxx Monica

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  17. OurWanderingAdventures May 5, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Thank you for the response on the circle cutter! I found it yay!!!

    I gave you an award on my blog and linked to yours! You are so very creative!!

    http://michellescharmworld.blogspot.com/2011/05/id-like-to-thank.html

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  18. Farah MuzaffarMay 6, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Hello I came here from Naturally me creation... your lamp really inspiring... its a great creative idea...very lovely indeed
    Hope you would like to pay a visit to me at
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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