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Blogger Silver Spring, MD on Jan 23, 2013

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How to Make a DIY Pendant Lamp

http://www.ThriftDiving.com -- Have you always wanted to make your own pendant lamp? This is how I UPCYCLED a pretty little wire fruit basket to make a pendant lamp for my thrifted craft room. Super cheap! To see more pics of my thrifted craft room, where nearly everything came from my favorite thrift store, visit: http://www.thriftdiving.com/2013/01/thrifted...

Difficulty: Easy

17 Comments

Miriam I New York, NY

Amazing!

on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 0
The Arts Desire Rochester, NY

At first sight, I was like, nooo, she took apart that beautiful basket. Then, I read a bit and noticed that it was broken = bummer. I love how you reused it in another fashionable way.

on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

I felt the same way as The Arts Desire did. Glad you were able to reuse it though Serena. It makes such a cute light fixture. Love the shadows it creates.

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

The Arts Desire and Becky So happy you like it! Yeah, I definitely had to reuse that baby. It was too pretty to get rid of! And because of the shadows on the ceiling, I've got some other ideas for pendant lamps. Maybe something for a kid's room that would cast some cool shadows, even with colored bulbs? :) Thanks for the compliments, ladies!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

The Arts Desire and Becky , I meant to tell you all, I did a video tutorial, too, if you'd like to check it out! :) I think I will post it here, too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_...

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 2
The Arts Desire Rochester, NY

I'm all for reusing things, especially when they turn out so cute. I recently used an old woven plant basket for my craft room. The only thing is, I have to use a low wattage bulb in it and fixed it so that the bulb can't touch the sides. It looks like I got it from one of those high end stores. I've also seen some really cute ideas using old bundt pans and such. You're on such a roll...can't wait to see more!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

That's pretty creative! Now that I've done this, I'm going to be looking at the bowls and planters section in the thrift store so much more closely ;). I'm addicted to pendant lamps now!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

I just watched a bit of your video, will watch the rest later, but had to stop and say how cute you are. You're personality shows you just the way I envisioned.
Edited to let you know I watched the rest of the video and it's great! I left a comment for you there too.

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 2
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

Becky you are so sweet!!! :) I really appreciate your feedback! I put a LOT of work into my blog and my latest venture into videos (I'm talking working from 9pm - 3 a.m. and then getting up for work at 6:30 a.m.!!), and it means so much to me when people appreciate what I (am trying!) to do. Blogging, creating, and inspiring is my passion, and I'm thankful that I have these platforms. And I'm thankful for the new people I get to meet! :)

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD

It looks great!! I love that you were able to re-purpose that basket too!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

What a unique, beautiful and inspiring pendan lamp. I adore it@

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 1
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

Awww....thanks, Terri J !! So glad you like it!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Oh my gosh Serena. You do need to sleep dear. Superwoman!

on Jan 25, 2013 · Like 0
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

I know, Becky ! I'm really starting to wonder what kind of damage I'm doing to myself with these 3 a.m. late hours! If only 1) there was more time in the day, and 2) I didn't love what I do so much. LOL

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Something will give, eventually, Serena. A healthy body NEEDS sleep. That's your bodies restorative time. I know this because my hubby was one of the first Polysomnographic Technologists in the world and he was always frustrated with my lack of sleep when I was younger. I've gotten a little better now that the kids are grown or no longer work outside the home. No staying up all night to have some "alone" time or if I do I can sleep in.

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 0
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. Westminster, MD

That's an awesome lamp! And I love the design it creates on the ceiling! Pretty and thrifty!

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 1
Thrift Diving Silver Spring, MD

Thanks, Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. ! :)

on Jan 27, 2013 · Like 0