I have had a few of you asking me where I bought the lamp for little man’s room, so I figured I better share the tutorial for his DIY Rope Lamp ASAP!
If you follow me on Facebook, you know a few months back I posted about how I was crafting up a storm with a pool noodle, masking tape, and some rope…you know just a normal afternoon here at The Lily Pad Cottage…
Well, this was what I was making – I started off with this skinny little lamp we have had forever.
I thought it would look cute and nautical and fit right in little man’s room if I wrapped some rope around it, but I wanted it to be chunkier. My kids happened to be having an intense “Jake and the Neverland Pirates” (their favorite Disney Jr. show) pool noodle sword fight reenactment in the works, when inspiration struck. We won’t talk about the melt down that ensued when I stole a pool noodle and sliced it open for home decor purposes, but I endured the tantrum and promised little man he would love his new rope lamp so much he wouldn’t even miss his battle sword…ahem, yeah, no he didn’t buy it…
…but he calmed down when I let him help. He loves a good DIY, that kid! By the way, my kids do own clothing, I know almost every photo of little man features him in his jammies, but it WAS almost naptime :) After slicing the pool noodle and inserting it over the lamp, I wrapped the whole thing in masking tape to keep it on tight.
You can guess what comes next – just wrap, hot glue, repeat…keep wrapping…run out of rope…curse yourself for not buying two bags of rope…hit up Lowes…and wrap again.
I got a bigger lamp shade from HomeGoods, because the old one looked a little small after I chunkified the lamp up and TADA!
Now go steal your kids toys and craft with them, they will LOVE it, I, er, promise? :)
You can see the rest of little man’s new room here.
Kathy says
May 8, 2013 at 12:03 pmNow, that IS creative!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:08 amThanks Kathy, never knew a pool noodle had so many great uses :)
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
May 8, 2013 at 12:40 pmSuch a fan of stealing my kids’ things and turning them into housewares :) Love how this came out, it’s the perfect accent in the new room.
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:09 amThanks Jennifer! Ha, our poor kids :)
Becky Fuelling says
May 8, 2013 at 12:45 pmI am SO impressed! That is such a transformation and so easy. I love when you can “shop” your own home. His whole room is adorable. Really creative all the way around.
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:10 amThanks so much Becky, I shop my own house all the time, gotta love free shopping :)
Bev says
May 8, 2013 at 1:42 pmThis is a genius idea …. I have a few lamps like that and I’m going to lowes soon. Thank you !!!!!!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:10 amOh good, Bev, good luck!
Cynthia says
May 8, 2013 at 1:55 pmGreat idea and I love the little man wanting to help!
Cynthia
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:11 amHe has his own little tool belt too, it’s so cute!
shirl' anderson says
May 8, 2013 at 3:50 pmWhat a neat idea! I love things nautical without being overly themey. You hit the mark. Hope you have a great day!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:11 amThanks, it’s hard to strike the right balance :)
Bev says
May 8, 2013 at 4:09 pmKelly, how much rope do your need ?
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:12 amOh shoot, I don’t know the yardage, it just came in bags, and I needed 2 – sorry I’m no help!
Tery says
May 8, 2013 at 4:25 pmThat is so funny. I did the same thing with my old lamp except I used a foam tube used to insulate pipes. I loved it but my daughter and her friends said it looked like a cat scratch post! Teenagers- what do they know!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:13 amha ha ha, well if we had a cat it would be multipurpose :) great minds think alike!
Jules@Happy House and Home says
May 8, 2013 at 5:38 pmHow could I not follow a link on making a lamp with a pool noodle!!!! Hilarious, and awesome!!! The lamp looks so great. I’m glad your lil one likes it. :)
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:14 amha, thanks! I know it’s a little nuts :)
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
May 8, 2013 at 9:17 pmWhat a great idea! Love it!
Leslie
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
May 8, 2013 at 10:35 pmLOVE! I pretty much love any project that involves rope! Looks perfect in his new room!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:14 amThanks girl!
lynn cockrell says
May 9, 2013 at 12:16 amI have a lamp that needs some help. Look out pool noodles, here I come!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:16 amGo hit up the dollar store!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
May 9, 2013 at 1:23 amAwesome, awesome idea!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
May 9, 2013 at 1:49 amThis is so creative!!!! What a great upcycling project, it looks awesome in the room.
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:14 amThanks so much Taryn!
Katie says
May 9, 2013 at 1:45 pmWow this is genius! I can never have too many rope projects, thanks for the idea!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:15 amyou are so welcome Katie! Thanks for stopping by!
dria @ dio says
May 9, 2013 at 5:03 pmWow that is amazing, what a fantastic way to recycle! Love the whole room by the way too!!
Kelly says
May 13, 2013 at 12:15 amThanks Dria – it was so fun!
Trish @ Uncommon says
May 14, 2013 at 1:10 amSuch a great idea and it turned out so well! I would not have thought to use the pool noodles! You are too clever!!
Take care,
Trish
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
May 14, 2013 at 7:08 pmWhat a great look … and I love that you used a pool noodle!
Kelly says
May 20, 2013 at 8:53 pmThanks Randi, the Mr. gave me a funny look about this one, but it worked out :)
natashalh says
May 14, 2013 at 8:58 pmI like the addition of foam to bulk it up! Very cool. I like roping vases, so something like this would match my things perfectly!
Kelly says
May 20, 2013 at 8:50 pmThanks! Oh love the idea of roping a vase!
Kimberly Sneed says
May 14, 2013 at 9:48 pmSo cute! Looks a million times better Kelly – and fits so well! Love your vision! xo
Carol Ann says
May 15, 2013 at 4:50 amI loved that1 splendid job of taking ordinary materials and making them into some extraordinary
Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says
May 20, 2013 at 12:34 amYou are SO clever Kelly!!! Love this makeover!! WOW!!!