On one of my thrift store outings I found this wonderful globe lamp. I pounced on it even though it was missing its glass top. The beautiful swirl bottom is what I loved and a bonus, it lights up as a nightlight, very romantic! On another trip I spotted a top that might just fit-for $2.50. I wasn't sure it would fit so I passed it by. Two months later, the same top was marked .25 cents- now we're talking. This particular store is on two levels-while I was trying to get my stuff to the top level-where the cash registers are- I broke the top (part of me wanted to cry). I took the top anyway since I needed to see if it was right for the lamp. It was perfect--(Now I really wanted to cry).
I pieced the broken pieces back together as best I could. you can barely make out the top in this photo.
But there were pieces missing so... Mod Podge to the rescue! I tore some pages out of my craft copy of Pride & Predjudice and Mod Podged them onto the globe. I love the way it looks in low light, in fact I hardly use the globe night light on the bottom now. One of these days I'll run into another top for this, but for now I'm lovin' it.
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Hey there! Thanks for your comment on my recipe binder! I would love to send you the files - could you get me your email address? I can't see to locate it. Thanks! :)
Amy
The Essence of Junk
I like the way you think... a mistake is just an embellishment opportunity. I wouldn't have been able to pass up such a bargain either.
Thank you so much for entering my giveaway.
Hugs, Betsy
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