Introducing my most successful DiY of late. Why settle for plain white lampshades? Why spend too much on a fancy lampshade? Get yourself a cheap shade and water down some paint!
I used acrylic paint, but you could probably use anything. I left the trim unfinished; I like the random-warbly look. I did this green one a while ago, though now I don't have a place for the lamp. It's a special lamp in our family--it's the only lamp to survive my five big brothers growing up.
Today I tried blue, a bit more on the warbly side.
The paint was still wet in this picture. It has dried a bit lighter since.
Here she is in her natural habitat, the living room.
If you like the look, try it! It's quick and easy. I see lampshades at yard sales often. I found the blue shade at a sale for $2. I have an extra shade left over, extra boring shape and no color... what to do?
