Monday, April 4, 2011

Look What I Made!!!!

I just wanted to pop on here and share with you one of the many projects I've been working on.  I'm really excited with how this turned out!  I have always loved this lamp that is made by Carriage House Lighting and Tinware, based in Troy, Ohio. (They don't have it featured on their website)  They sell it for $400.00, which is way more than what I wanted to spend!  lol  So, as usual, this little mind got to working on how I can make my own!  It was a little labor intensive and took a few days to make because I had to assemble and glue things in stages.  But do you know what the exciting part is?!! It only cost me about $45.00 in material!!  (Make that $49.00.....the light bulbs cost me $4.00!  lol)  Woo Hoo!!!  I think it turned out pretty darn good, if you ask me!!

So......do you want to see it?

Here it is half way done:




And here it is all done!


Like I said, I'm really excited with how this turned out!  I have another light in the works and will share it with you when I get it done.   I have some other projects that I've been working on.  Some are done, but go with other projects that aren't done yet, so I'm waiting until everything is complete before I post pictures. 

I've started rug hooking and will, hopefully, finish up a project in a couple of days. I'll share that with you along with a very helpful tool that I purchased that is wonderful to cut wool with!




Until Next Time. . . . Kris
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50 comments:

  1. LoveThePrimLookApril 4, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love it...are you taking orders :)

    Hugs, Angie

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  2. Jean BarkerApril 4, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Wow Kris, that light is beautiful! (Drooling) Can't wait to see your other projects when there finished.
    Blessings,
    Jean

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  3. RebeccaApril 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Primitively Elegant! (and waaay cool too!) Becky

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  4. ChRiSApril 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    wow i am impressed!!

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  5. JessicaApril 4, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    That is really cool! I love how it turned out!

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  6. Linda - Behind My Red DoorApril 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    AMAZING - it is just gorgeous Kris! It looks awesome in your home. You never cease to amaze me and inspire me! YOU ROCK!!

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  7. JenR65April 4, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wow! You are so talented, I love it!!

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  8. Y1MApril 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    My Goodness Kris. Girl you got SKILLLZZZZ! Love your lamp; looks awesome. The patina is to die for.

    Sooooo looking foward to seeing the other projects you're working on; especially the Hookin' project. I'm really curious to find out what tool this is you've discovered for cutting wool. I'm interested in trying my hand at this too, but I'm so afraid. Don't know how to cut(don't have a cutter) and choosing shades of wool. :) Hope your tips help push me into doing it.

    Hugs 2 U.
    Marlene

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  9. LizziesRaggs PrimitivesApril 4, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    WOW! It is AMAZING! I LOve it! If you make some to sell------let us know.

    liz

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  10. Star Mills CandlesApril 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I am truly blown away by your imagination and your skills! I absolutely love it!! Have you ever considered opening your own little prim shop?? :-) You would do extremely well!!!

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  11. PennyApril 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    WOW! That lamp is sooooooo impressive! You are one talented lady! Love it, and would definitely buy one from you, too, if you were to sell some!!
    Have a great week!

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  12. Prim StacyApril 4, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Oh my,my,my! That light is fantastic!! You are sooo talented. You always know the perfect touches to add to your beautiful home. I am always inspired by you. I will be on the edge of my seat waiting to see more!
    ~Hugs,
    Stacy

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  13. Primitive EchoesApril 4, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    That is really beautiful. Great job. Hurry show us the other one.
    Kat

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  14. Robyn ♥April 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    You truly have talent! That is just gorgeous!

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  15. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I LoVe It A LoT..GrEaT JoB..

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  16. Mad Red HareApril 4, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    You did a fantastic job! That looks amazing!

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  17. basketsnprimsApril 4, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    your many talents amaze me. I love your light, it's perfect.
    hugs,
    pam

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  18. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseApril 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Kris you are truly talented!!! I am LOVIN your new light, it is gorgeous!!! Great job!!:0)

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  19. STITCHINPRIMApril 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    KRIS:
    YOU AMAZE ME WITH ALL YOUR TALENTS.
    THE LAMP IS JUST GORGEOUS AND WHAT A SUPER JOB YOU DID ON IT.. ANXIOUS TO SEE WHAT YOUR NEXT PROJECT WILL BE WHEN COMPLETED.. I LOVE YOUR BLOG. IT IS SO REWARDING TO SEE YOUR MANY TALENTS.
    BLESSINGS
    MAURINE

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  20. CraftypersonApril 4, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Oh my heavens Kris...that is amazing..
    Another great light...love it..

    Prim hugs,
    Trena

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  21. Raymond HomesteadApril 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Well I'd say that's pretty awesome!!

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  22. Cindy SurberApril 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    OMG I love it Kris, Awesome job.

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  23. SusanApril 4, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Looks great, you did an amazing job-I love it!!!! Will you give us a tutorial?

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  24. Kattywhompus PrimitivesApril 4, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Wow Kris-You did a fantastic job! Your lamp is really, really beautiful. You're such an inspiration to us thrifty, do-it-yourself gals! :) Any plans for a tutorial?

    Rhonda

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  25. ~The Boyd Homestead Farm~April 4, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love it Kris!! You are so talented! Can't wait to see your other projects when they are all finished! :D

    Trish

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  26. ~Judy~April 5, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    OMGosh Kris! This looks amazing! You're so talented. I sure hope you will take orders for this as others have suggested. I would sure like one. If not, then maybe a tutorial??!!

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  27. ✿April 5, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    You never cease to amaze us Kris.The lamp is beautiful.

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  28. reneeApril 5, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Kris,
    That is very nice! I always enjoy seeing your projects. THanks for sharing with us.
    Have a great week.
    Renee

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  29. LorettaApril 5, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Kris you are amazing! If I had seen this in a store I would have scooped it up pronto! What a great project! I can't wait to see what's next! Hugs

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  30. CarlaApril 5, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Gorgeous! I am amazed at your talent!

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  31. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Holy Moly, Chris ~ that is incredible! Girl, you are a right artisan - and I love how you just figure something out when you want to do something. You should be proud!

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  32. At Home With AmyApril 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Kris is there nothing you can't do! You are definitely one talented lady! I can't wait to see what you have to share with us next.
    Hugs,
    AMY

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  33. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Love the lamp. So prim! Can't wait to see more.
    Tamera
    Country at heart

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  34. mrslockdownApril 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Kris, your lamp is amazing and so Prim Perfect! Any chance on a tutorial? Can't wait to see what you have in store for us on your next projects....
    Shannon

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  35. ElishaApril 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    i am SO impressed. that is so NEAT! what in the world did you paint it in? I have so many metal things that could use a blast of that olde looking color

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  36. LindaApril 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Kris....add me this this extensive list of your fans! What a neat lamp!
    Can't wait to see the rest of your projects.
    Linda

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  37. Sandra Miller PittsApril 5, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    WoW! Amazing.... I just love it!!
    I hope you decide to give a tutorial. I would love to have one like it. I will be back often to see what you come up with next. Such creativity....a blessing.
    Sandi

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  38. Circa 1892 * Homestead PrimitivesApril 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Amazing Kris.....I love it!

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  39. Trace4JApril 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    WOW!! YOU ARE TALENTED!! You need to open your own business..You would make a fortune.
    Granny Trace

    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  40. Deppen homestead 1862April 6, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Kris
    It is beautiful~ you are so creative~ Love it~if you decide you don't have room for it~ just send it my way~
    Very inspiring~ thanks so much for sharing
    smiles
    Teresa

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  41. terriborgeseApril 6, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Wow Kris - I love it! It looks beautiful. You are so clever and can do anything.

    Very inspiring!

    Terri

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  42. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•April 9, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    WOW! WOW! WOW! This is awesome, girl!
    LOVE IT!

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  43. GayleApril 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful lamp Kris! I'm tickled to hear that you're joining our rug hooking ranks! I think you're going to love it!

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  44. The Country NestApril 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Wow that looks great. I love it! You have talent. Have you thought about selling these?
    hugs,
    Donna

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  45. prims by olde lady morganApril 9, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    WOW!!! Super impressed! Love it!!! When are you taking orders???LOL....OLM

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  46. *Kountry*Porch*Primitives*April 20, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Amazing!! How I wish you could do a tutorial without the worry of copyright! the electrical work worries me a bit...you are incredible! ~Kriss~

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  47. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Wow, that lamp turned out beautiful. I have wanted to buy that lamp also, but can't afford it.
    I hope you can post how you made it !

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  48. AnnJune 6, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Just stumbled on your blog and it is beautiful! I would love a tutorial on this light--and everything else you make! Came for the grubby candle tutorial and I think I'll stick around. Thanks for inspiring!

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  49. HeatherSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    That is AWESOME! GREAT Job, it looks wonderful!

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  50. Lisa B.December 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    OMG - this is fabulous. You are amazing. Love it. Merry Christmas.

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