my Heather Chadduck light

So here is my fave light. It is from Heather Chadduck's kitchen. Of course she created it by finding lamp parts etc..she is sooo creative.

I really wanted one but of course you CAN'T buy it. So, I looked around the humble abode to see if I had anything that could be made into it - well as closely as I could.

Here is the gosh awful shade I had in the garage. It was on top of an antique lamp I got at an auction. Not sure why as it is plastic ribbon wrapped around it - just plain gross.
Here it is after I tore off all the horrible plastic ribbon. Not as adorable as Heather's frame but it is what I had to work with. I sprayed the frame with the handy dandy oil rubbed bronze spray paint.
Next I sewed a ring of burlap and finished the ends.

Then I hooked it to the frame using clothes pins. Here I am measuring it out at the top leaving appropriate spaces to match up with the bottom.
Here it is all ready and pinned. Time to sew the ribbon on for the ties.
And voila- here is my version all done. Hubby hung it for me over my craft island. So, now thank goodness there is light.
And here is another shot. I love it. I do need to make a cover for the cord but I will do it later. I also took the kids IKEA hanging galvanized light and covered it with burlap to hang over their craft table in the room. It had to coordinate. :)
I am linking this up to: Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
The Knock Off Knock Out with It's so Cheri
Before and AFter Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Trash to Treasure at Reinvented
Do It Yourself with Kimba at ASPTL
Transformation Thursday with The Shabby Chic Cottage
Creative Cats Friday at Poppies at Play

Join them all to see amazing projects.

edited to link to Sanctuary Arts at Home's before and after party.