Contributor post by Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp
Hi Everyone! Janis here, from Pinecone Camp. I mentioned on my blog, a couple of weeks ago, that I had found a $2 wire waste basket, and I was going to turn it into a pendant light. Well here it is. I used scrapes of fabric to create a light for my niece. Simple and really inexpensive!
An interiors and lifestyle photographer (and closet baker by night), Janis Nicolay hails from Vancouver and adores travel, airports, road trips, camping and mid-century style.
Blog: pineconecamp.blogspot.com
Site: janisnicolay.com
Shop: PineconeCamp.etsy.com
Hi Everyone! Janis here, from Pinecone Camp. I mentioned on my blog, a couple of weeks ago, that I had found a $2 wire waste basket, and I was going to turn it into a pendant light. Well here it is. I used scrapes of fabric to create a light for my niece. Simple and really inexpensive!
I picked up a "hemma" cord set from Ikea to attach to my $2 basket.
Next step was to snip out a space to feed the cord through.
Cut strips of fabric to weave and wrap around basket.
Weave fabric strip through basket about every 6 inches.
A happy light for a niece that doesn't like really dark rooms. ;)
Gives of a pinky glow and some pretty shadows. That should scare away any monsters.
So great to contribute to one of my favourite blogs! Thanks Jan. Have a great day everyone!
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An interiors and lifestyle photographer (and closet baker by night), Janis Nicolay hails from Vancouver and adores travel, airports, road trips, camping and mid-century style.
Blog: pineconecamp.blogspot.com
Site: janisnicolay.com
Shop: PineconeCamp.etsy.com
25 comments:
Love it! I will do mine without the flowery fabric to give it an industrial vibe but great project!
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such a lovely idea. this looks very cute!
Love this DIY! Simple but very effective!
What a great transformation! The fabric seems to be jewelry with the light. Congratulations!
this is brilliant! so many possibilities!
Janis, you are a genius! And that's one lucky niece.
Very cool - it looks wonderful with the light on.
Thank you.
I love it :o)
I can not wait to try this! Love it!
ma questa è straordinaria!!!!Da rifare!!
Grazie!
Stefy
Just love it. Now I know what I'm doing this afternoon.
Super cute! I'll be looking for a wire basket!
so, so pretty! it's perfect for a little girls room. that's one lucky niece! ;)
My grandma (the original DIY-er) made a bunch of these out of wicker garbage bins and old dresses! They're still in use at the family cabin and they look great!
i love it! this will be my little weekend project.
I'm happy that some of you might just give this project a go! There are so many wire baskets out there in the world ;) I did do one, without the fabric, but my niece is 8 and girly. I'd love to see what you guys come up with!
It's just gorgeous. I love the fabric you have used. What a lucky recipient!
this maybe be the perfect light idea for my greenhouse/art studio!
Thanks
Oh my gosh!! What a brilliant and sweet idea! So cute!
Janis...this is SO clever! I've seen alot of lamp redo's lately...but this one is simply perfect (especially because I have one of these wire baskets sitting in storage)!
This is so cute! I really love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing!
I just clicked through from homepodge and had to tell you how much I love this idea! It's perfect for a little girl's room!!
Great DIY tutorial and a really cute idea!
cute!!! i love this idea!!
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this is such a pretty light!
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