Halloween Lamp Shade & Pumpkin Wreath

 

I made this cute lampshade today and wanted to share it with you. 

 

What do you do when you have a plain, odd, white fabric lampshade and want to do something to it?

 

YOU PAINT IT!!!

 

 

I used a spray paint in a golden yellow color.  It looks splotchy in the photo, but it really wasn't that way.

 

I sprayed two coats and then lightly sanded the lampshade with fine grit sandpaper to smooth it out.

 

 

And then, I painted an old haunted house, a gnarly tree, a crooked fence, a bat and an orange moon on it with acrylic paint.  You might be able to do it with a black marker but I'd rather paint it.

 

I then added a small black and white grosgrain ribbon around the bottom of the shade for some color.

 

I don't do alot of Halloween but mostly Fall stuff, but I think I will enjoy this little spooky lampshade.

 

 

I wanted to show you this pumpkin wreath I just received.

 

 

It is completely covered with tiny pumpkins all made out of orange burlap with stick stems and a few Fall leaves and berries.

 

I ordered it from Joss & Main.  They have some of the most darling things. 

 

I already have all of my Fall decorations up, so will put this up for next year.

 

Enjoy!

 

Till next time, Judy