DIY Monogram Lampshade {Tutorial}

 

In our new master bedroom is this fun lamp with our monogram on it!
If you have shopped around, then you know these are NOT cheap!
Actually, I was shocked when I found out how much just a monogrammed lampshade can cost!
But I LOVE the look of it, so I got to thinking and created this:

 

DIY Monogram Lampshade Tutorial

 

 

I found this super cute lamp at Target for less than half the price of a monogrammed lampshade, but knew it needed a little something!

 

 

DIY Monogram Lampshade Tutorial

 

Using my black vinyl from Expressions Vinyl and my Silhouette,
I created and cut out our monogram.

 

DIY Monogram Lampshade Tutorial

 

Then I applied the vinyl directly to the lampshade and…

 

DIY Monogram Lampshade Tutorial

 

Now we have a super fun,
semi-custom lamp in our bedroom!
And it cost WAY less than those fancy monogrammed lampshades!
The best part – it took me about 10 minutes make!

 

 

DIY Monogram Lampshade Tutorial

 

Gotta love achieving an “expensive” look without spending the big bucks!
Oh yea,

and because we love YOU,
tune in tomorrow for a fun Expressions Vinyl giveaway!

 

Happy Monday!

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Comments

  1. Melanie@MJ says:

    The lamp shade is fantastic with the monogram. I need to get myself a Silhouette machine.

  2. Pam Fields says:

    I love this idea. It looks beautiful! Problem…no silhouette. I may have to get me one!!!

    Saw your link on Sew Can Do. Would love if you dropped by my blog. :)

  3. Lauren says:

    I love this! I don’t have a silhouette either, but I certainly want one! Would love it if you’d link up at Off the Hook!

  4. Sandy says:

    I am so into monograms right now, I love this idea. I really like your blog, I am a new Linky follower

  5. Q @ JAQS says:

    So Beautiful!

    Love for you to share this project at MADE by ME Wednesday’s Linky Party @ JAQS Studio:
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/06/made-by-me-34-linky-party-and-features.html

  6. Sumo says:

    This is great! I’m a sucker for anything monogrammed! I’ll be featuring this on my blog on Saturday! Thanks for linking up!

    http://www.sumossweetstuff.com

    Sumo:)

  7. Connie says:

    Wow! Love this, please share it! Link it up with me on my Wow Us Wednesday, ok? Over at http://www.familyhomeandlife.com

  8. Darby Hawley says:

    I just fell in love with this lamp!!! It’s gorgeous! I’m pinning this!
    Stopping by from the Southern Lovely party :-)

  9. cristina says:

    I love it! The monogrammed makes so unique!

  10. Kylie says:

    This is really cute! I am DYING to buy a silhouette machine, because I see fantastic projects like this one and want to make some of my own! Thank you for sharing this, I really loved it, i’m a new blog follower!

    -Kylie
    absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com

  11. This is so beautiful, you have given a non crafter an idea, and I think I can do it :-) Coming over from Weekend Wrap Up Party!

  12. Jennifer says:

    My gosh how easy was that? So great!! Thanks for sharing at Show & Share!
    Featuring this tomorrow!

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