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Make a Chalkboard Lampshade

July 29, 2013  My Projects | Uncategorized

 

Make a Chalkboard Lampshade - learn from my mistake!  kellyelko.com

I was chomping at the bit to get my hands on this mid century lamp – I call him Ed.

I knew he needed to go from work horse to Arabian beauty and a chalkboard paint lampshade and new coat of paint was just what the veternarian ordered.

Make a Chalkboard Lampshade - learn from my mistake!  kellyelko.com

My first try was an epic fail – learn from my mistakes.

Do not use chalkboard spray paint!  It created lots of little black specks all over the shade.

So what do you do when you fall off the horse …

get back on of course.

DIY Chalkboard Paint Lampshade - what a fun idea!  kellyelko.com

DIY Chalkboard Paint Lampshade - what a fun idea!  kellyelko.com

Second try – I wiped off the black specks with my hand and brushed on two coats of regular chalkboard paint.

I used a glossy white spray primer/paint combo on Ed – very Saturday Night Live white disco suit, don’t you think?

Note:  I tried priming the chalkboard – you know how you are supposed to rub chalk all over a chalkboard before you use it?  But I didn’t love the look – it make the shade very white and is very hard to erase.  So choose your word carefully because I think the only way to change it would be to add another layer of chalkboard paint.

Mid Century Lamp Makeover - kellyelko.com

Here’s Ed in my living room before his makeover moving at a leisurely cantor …

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 and here he is at a full gallop.

DIY Chalkboard Paint Lampshade - what a fun idea!  kellyelko.com

Now Ed grazes in my entrance vestibule welcoming everyone who enters.

I’ll never put him out to pasture.

 

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  1. Cindy Eikenberg

    July 29, 2013 at 6:21 am

    Hi Kelly! I think Ed looks absolutely wonderful in your entrance and I love the chalkboard lampshade idea. Thanks for the tips on the best way to paint the shade! Thanks for sharing, pinning and have a wonderful Monday!

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  2. Nana Diana

    July 29, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I guess you could say Ed is a horse of a different color?;>) Looks great-love the chalkboard lampshade! xo Diana

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  3. Rondell

    July 29, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Great idea and Ed looks great! Love him painted white with the chalkboard painted lampshade! Pinning this.

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  4. Jamala

    July 29, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Wow.. you flipped the script on Ed and he looks fantastic. That was very creative of you to use the chalkboard paint on the shade.. love that idea!

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  5. karin

    July 29, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Kell, awesome as usual…..I LOVE It
    Hugs
    Karin

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  6. [email protected]

    July 29, 2013 at 9:18 am

    The chalkboard lampshade is a genius idea! I love the white too. This is such a creative idea.

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  7. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    July 29, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Love the idea of a chalkboard shade. Ed’s got his groove back for sure!

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  8. Jaderbomb

    July 29, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I LOVE ED!

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  9. Nancy Davis

    July 29, 2013 at 10:39 am

    WOW! A great redo. You give so inspiration with this one. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG

    July 29, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Great project! Ed is looking lovely cantering about there in your entryway!

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  11. Bliss

    July 29, 2013 at 11:33 am

    A horse is a horse of course of course……

    I think I like it, but after you used your hand to wipe off the flecks, did you write notes on it?

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  12. Thistle

    July 29, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Ed is adorable! Super cute lamp! Can’t WAIT to see you at Haven!

    Have a great day rock star!
    karianne

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  13. Krista @thehappyhousie

    July 29, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Love Ed!! He looks fabulous dressed in white and the chalkboard lamp shade is a great idea- might just have to try it!

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  14. [email protected]

    July 29, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    Hi Kelly! I love what you did with Ed! You always have the BEST ideas! Who would have ever thought to use chalkboard paint on a lampshade?! Genius! He looks great in the vestibule!

    Happy Monday!
    xo-Lisa

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  15. vel

    July 29, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Ed looks so dashing! I love the black and white combo and of course, the chalkboard shade, I have to take note of your mistakes if I ever do try this on my shades! Love it Kelly!

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  16. Ann

    July 29, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Clever use of chalkboard paint, Kelly. Nice makeover.

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  17. Lauren

    July 29, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Good for you – I probably would have thrown out the shade after the first try! This is a great look with the glossy base.

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  18. Becca

    July 29, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    SHOUTED this projects awesomeness across the networks. Here ye, here ye- chalkboard lampshades rock the house!! Hard.
    xoxo Bec

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  19. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way

    July 29, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Love Ed! So cool and clever!

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  20. Karen

    July 29, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I have gone down the spray paint a lamp shade path of shame myself. Fortunately it looks lim you kept on riding! Ed is fabulous. And I see he has something to say too! Perhaps it is actually Monsiuer Ed? Btw, love that you vestibule in there again.

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  21. Audrey Zumwalt

    July 29, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Neat idea of a chalkboard lampshade … fun way to post any kind of message or seasonal greeting.
    Did good Kelly.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  22. Kelly

    July 29, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Ed is a super cute horse! Love the chalkboard lampshade!

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  23. Debbie refresh restyle

    July 29, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Bring me the horse 🙂 Love it!

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  24. Shannon Fox

    July 29, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    So cute Kelly! Thanks for sharing your diy knowledge. I’ll be adding a few what not to dos if I ever get my chair done. LOL!!

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  25. Yvonne @ StoneGable

    July 29, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Great project. Thank for making all the mistakes for us… and showing us the right way to paint a chalkboard on a lamp! LOVE the horse!!!!

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  26. Laura / The Shed blog by Pet Scribbles

    July 29, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Love your horse’s makeover! And all of your horse-themed phrases throughout the post too! LOL

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  27. Jody

    July 29, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    I love your Ed Makeover! I think you would be correct on choose the word wisely. I would be like you, repaint it if the word gets changed. I like that dark black lamp shade look.

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  28. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    July 29, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Girl, you know I love some chalkboard paint, and I kind of love horses…it’s a KY thing. This is the perfect marriage! Can’t wait to see you this week! CHEERS!

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  29. Angela

    July 29, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Very cool, Kelly!! I love it all!! The shade is perfect for Ed!!~~Angela

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  30. Pat

    July 29, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I love {Mr} Ed!
    He’s great…and his chalkboard paint shade…reminds me of a top hat too. Oooo! or a Derby!
    yeah… he’s a cool horse. Pat

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  31. Karen

    July 29, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Ed looks great, love that chalkboard shade.

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  32. [email protected]

    July 30, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Now that is a very cool lamp!!!…Great idea Kelly!!!! See you soon!

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  33. Pinky

    July 30, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    BRAVO!!! This is genius. And thanks for telling us about the mistakes:) ED looks fabulous!

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  34. Chelsea @ Making Home Base

    July 31, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Ed makeover is so handsome! Love the chalkboard shade. Super fun!

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  35. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline

    August 1, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    such a fun idea!!!

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  36. [email protected]ion

    August 2, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Love Ed! He’s looking really handsome! 🙂

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  37. Cynthia @ A Button Tufted Life...

    August 7, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Kelly, All your projects are great but this one is amazing… the base looks fantastic white and that shade… I love how it turned out and that you showed the trial and error side of the project! Pinning your brilliance!

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  38. kristin

    August 8, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Now this is cool!!!

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  39. Claire @ A Little Claireification

    August 9, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    Loveeeee this so much, Kelly!! It’s perfect! Pinning.
    Have a great weekend!
    xo

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  40. cori warner

    February 7, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    This is really clever! I just added some chalkboard paper and pens to my shop, and this would be a great project for a make and take class! Thanks for the inspiration. Id love for you to share it at my new link party at flyingc-diy.com. The party is open all weekend, I hope to see you there!

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