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June 4, 2010

VINTAGE BLACK FRIDAY

 I have been wanting to participate in Vintage Black Friday for awhile and am finally getting my act together to do so. 
Today I thought I would show you a thrift store lamp that I re-vamped a couple months back.
I stamped strips of torn sheet with one of the stamps from my "Paris" set and then glued them to the frame of the shade.



The lamp started out as a brass piece and I gave it a few coats of black spray paint......VOILA.... instantly transformed to a piece that I love.
Thanks so much for all the encouraging comments about my new blog name!!!
Happy weekend everyone....I'll be working nightshifts at the hospital!
xojanis
Please visit the frenchcupboard for links to the other VBF participants.
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35 comments:

  1. Faded CharmJune 4, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Love how this lamp turned out and the shade its very creative.

    I think your new blog name fits you perfectly.

    Enjoy your weekend.

    Kathleen

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous idea! I love the shade.
    I was just thinking about working on some chandeliers I have, this weekend... now you've given me the oomph I needed! Then I'll also have something new to blog about! Have a great weekend!!

    Char

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  3. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Oh, I'm loving this! How adorable. I love stamping on fabric and how well it turns out. Happy VBF~

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  4. Diane and KellyJune 4, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Very cute idea. Love those ruffles!

    Kelly
    Second Hand Chicks

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  5. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 4, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Janis,
    There you go again,making me all envious and everything! This is so pretty and so Frenchee!
    You are such a clever girl and I really love your new blog name.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteJune 4, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Really cute and a great idea! Love the look of this shade!

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  7. the old white houseJune 4, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Love the lamp! The ruffles with the black are perfect! I gotta say I also like your new name... it really does describe you well! Crazy thing is I have been thinking about doing the same thing because people close to me are starting to freak me out a little about the fact that I used our address. I really did give it some thought but never thought that I would get very personal in my blogging. and. then. I. did. Well it was supposed to be only my artwork and decorating. So now that it has been brought to my attention I can't stop thinking about it. O.k. back to you, sorry, your new lamp is fabulous and hope you have a good weekend! theresa

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  8. RustydivaJune 4, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Too cute!!! I need to invest in a Paris stamp set. Don't work too hard and have a great week-end. It's suppose to be 109 here tomorrow ~ time for me to hibernate until winter!

    Kenda

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  9. stefanieJune 4, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    ok, thats gorgeous!!!
    and who wouldn't love your new name...two of my favorite things!

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  10. Nancy's NotesJune 4, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is beautiful! Love the new blog name, it's awesome!

    Nancy

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  11. aliceJune 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Hey Janis,
    Love your new name. It is just you!!! I wish i could have been with all my "junk friends" at the show. I have been loving the pictures. The shade looks super as well as the lamp.
    My blogs are going to be slim pickins I think for a while. I leave for Australia mid June to mid July. I hope I can last the month. Have a great weekend.
    smiles, alice

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  12. UnknownJune 4, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Wow! I can't tell you how much I love that lamp!! I've been redoing a few myself and always go for the white paint can, almost by default. WELL, I think I'm heading to Lowe's for some black!
    Thanks for such an inspiring idea!

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  13. JillJune 4, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    You know I just brought a brass lamp home from my booth that hadn't sold in a year for $3.50...I think I may know it's future!! Neat idea and good job.

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  14. Debra@CommonGroundJune 4, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Great idea, those ruffles are darling! LOve the black on the chandy!
    xo,
    Debra

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  15. CassieJune 4, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Gorgeous! What a clever idea!

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  16. Julie@beingRUBYJune 4, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Janis
    Well your lamp looks fabulous.. I imagine it looks much better black.. than brass.. i really wanted to join VBF too.. and keep forgetting...

    Have a great weekend.. xx Julie

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  17. Sherry GoodloeJune 4, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Love it!

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  18. LauraJune 4, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    What a great transformation.
    You did a wonderful job.

    I need to get organized to participate in Vintage Black Friday too!
    Thank you for visiting my blog,

    Laura

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  19. DeseraeJune 4, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    OMG...that is the cutest lamp shade....so clever!!!! Gotta love them ruffles too!!!
    Have a great weekend :o)
    ~Des

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  20. Legacy of LoveJune 4, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    really cool lamp. Can you post a picture of the total lamp? Would love to see it in all it's glory! Great job and imagination

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  21. KateJune 4, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Janis
    I love the new name it fits well! Everything that you create is amazing. Love to see your talent.

    Have a beautiful weekend

    warm wishes
    Kate

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  22. Boxwood CottageJune 5, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    Your lamp turned out gorgeous! Love the colors and ruffles!
    I too participated in VBF for the first time today.
    Sending you warmest wishes from Germany
    Carola

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  23. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 5, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    I love the lamp! I really need to find one of those stamp sets! Enjoy your weekend!

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  24. DarleneJune 5, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Your lamp is so cool!!! I love anything to do with Paris.

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  25. Nice and Easy AntiquesJune 5, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    TOO CUTE!!! I think I might have to copy this shade!

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  26. KathyJune 5, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    This is so unique, I have a lamp that I was wondering what to do with cause it is so ugly....I will show this to my talented daughter in law to see if she can copy...is that ok? Love you new name and Love your blog!

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  27. GailJune 5, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Love your lamp and such a clever idea for the shade. In my book, you can't go wrong with black, crystals, ruffles, and Paris. Love your new name. Just wondering, were you able to change your name without starting a new blog? I fairly new to blogging.

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  28. My Grama's SoulJune 5, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Just found you thru Idylhours. What a pretty blog you have.......love the name and love the lamp.

    Blessings,

    Jo

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  29. AnonymousJune 5, 2010 at 4:57 PM

    I'm lovin' your lamp shade and your new blog name!

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  30. V I N T A G E O L O G I E June 6, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Janis, it's great! The new stamped shade is the makes the perfect topper for the black lamp ... nice job, creative you!

    Happy VBF ... hope you're not working too hard ; )

    xo
    Jill

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  31. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageJune 6, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    What a great idea ~ I love it - instant ruffles! Happy belated VBF!!!

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  32. Amy ChalmersJune 6, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Hi Janice! I jumped over to check out your blog and I love it! I also painted a brass chandelier black and I adore it I love the ruffled shades you made, beautiful.
    Amy@ MaisonDecor

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  33. PriorJune 6, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Very darling...I love the black and white, so classy!
    Lezlee

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  34. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 6, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    This turned our beautifully, Janis! I love how the black paint transformed brass!

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  35. Gracefully VintageJune 7, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    I love those little shades- i love the Paris -print- great job.. i use to work 4am -11 so i totally know what it is like, and good for you for working those shifts and still posting. Your amazing-why i love your blog.
    Karryann

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