a swapping success!

minnie pal · **Posted: 10-10-2009 , 09:51 PM** #1

due to a sensitivity to strong lighting, i swapped my chandelair type lampshade with twin for an upturned saucer type. It had wee bumps in the centre and was semi transparent glass i think, none the less, i placed small red glass beads amongst the bumps in the bowl, larger disc shape glass beads found at woodies about a year ago, around the centre in a circle and then, saved from another lampshade i place pink butterflies, pink flowers and pink leaves all around the larger red glass discs in a haphazrd fashion.
it looks great and i really think it looks more expensive and great effect.
will post pic tomorrow or soon hopefully.
with a new sage hoose, so much has been repurposed and done, i cannot wait to show all my friends here what i have done.
xminnie pal

unapam · **Posted: 11-10-2009 , 06:46 PM** #2

Hi Minnie, I can't wait to see this one - it sounds lovley.

sparkwell · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 08:14 AM** #3

That is really pretty Minnie Pal - well done!

Mickey · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 08:53 AM** #4

Gorgeous :-)

Bubbles2 · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 10:02 AM** #5

Hi Minnie Pal

What a really beautiful idea. Well done you!

B2

unapam · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 02:37 PM** #6

Oh MinniePal...it is wonderful!

melissabell · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 06:23 PM** #7

WOW!!! tHAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! I've been looking for a different light fitting for my living room and can't find one to match. You've really inspired me.

Well Done :)

minnie pal · **Posted: 12-10-2009 , 09:21 PM** #8

hi, i added a few green marbles into the mix tonight, bought them for a euro in a charity shop today, looks even better!
yes i am thrilled and thanks for the comments.
xminnie pal
still donno how i thought of it, some part of brain is working for sure.

bluecurlygirl · **Posted: 13-10-2009 , 12:17 AM** #9

Oh Minnie Pal - that is just gorgeous. You could've found yourself a wee side line there - the design thing must run in the family.

minnie pal · **Posted: 14-10-2009 , 10:21 PM** #10

thanks everybody.
Yes, i see an end in sight to getting house in order. most is up and running.
garden too is good, Bud (buddha) is now sitting high and happy on his plinth but we seriously lack some small wee trees for bird cover.
I am really now excited the way things have developed.
watch for my postings soon of how its all been done and turned out.
I am f..thrilled. Excuse my french!
minnie pal

Mickey · **Posted: 15-10-2009 , 09:28 AM** #11

Would love to see a photo with the new green stones in as well :o)

minnie pal · **Posted: 21-10-2009 , 05:04 PM** #12

doesnt seem to make a difference in the pic but in reality it does.
xminnie pal

Athy55 · **Posted: 15-08-2010 , 02:31 PM** #13

This lampshade is just magnificent! What a super idea. I love it!!! Irene

junkista · **Posted: 15-08-2010 , 03:56 PM** #14

what a really clever idea! its gorgeous!! reminds me of a kaleidoscope! it must give a lovely subtle light.
well done you!!

Gormal · **Posted: 15-08-2010 , 04:45 PM** #15

That looks wonderfull, what a clever idea you had. I love it!

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	Posted: 10-10-2009 , 09:51 PM #1
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	a swapping success! due to a sensitivity to strong lighting, i swapped my chandelair type lampshade with twin for an upturned saucer type. It had wee bumps in the centre and was semi transparent glass i think, none the less, i placed small red glass beads amongst the bumps in the bowl, larger disc shape glass beads found at woodies about a year ago, around the centre in a circle and then, saved from another lampshade i place pink butterflies, pink flowers and pink leaves all around the larger red glass discs in a haphazrd fashion. it looks great and i really think it looks more expensive and great effect. will post pic tomorrow or soon hopefully. with a new sage hoose, so much has been repurposed and done, i cannot wait to show all my friends here what i have done. xminnie pal Attached Images

	Posted: 11-10-2009 , 06:46 PM #2
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Lampshade Hi Minnie, I can't wait to see this one - it sounds lovley.

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 08:14 AM #3
sparkwell Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 713	That is really pretty Minnie Pal - well done!

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 08:53 AM #4
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	Gorgeous :-)

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 10:02 AM #5
Bubbles2 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Wicklow Posts: 1,085	Hi Minnie Pal What a really beautiful idea. Well done you! B2

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 02:37 PM #6
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Beautiful Oh MinniePal...it is wonderful!

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 06:23 PM #7
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	WOW!!! tHAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! I've been looking for a different light fitting for my living room and can't find one to match. You've really inspired me. Well Done :)

	Posted: 12-10-2009 , 09:21 PM #8
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	green marbles hi, i added a few green marbles into the mix tonight, bought them for a euro in a charity shop today, looks even better! yes i am thrilled and thanks for the comments. xminnie pal still donno how i thought of it, some part of brain is working for sure.

	Posted: 13-10-2009 , 12:17 AM #9
bluecurlygirl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Big city of Belturbet Posts: 506	Fabulous Oh Minnie Pal - that is just gorgeous. You could've found yourself a wee side line there - the design thing must run in the family.

	Posted: 14-10-2009 , 10:21 PM #10
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	thanks for the vote!! thanks everybody. Yes, i see an end in sight to getting house in order. most is up and running. garden too is good, Bud (buddha) is now sitting high and happy on his plinth but we seriously lack some small wee trees for bird cover. I am really now excited the way things have developed. watch for my postings soon of how its all been done and turned out. I am f..thrilled. Excuse my french! minnie pal

	Posted: 15-10-2009 , 09:28 AM #11
Mickey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wicklow Posts: 1,421	Would love to see a photo with the new green stones in as well :o)

	Posted: 21-10-2009 , 05:04 PM #12
minnie pal Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: dun laoghaire Posts: 433	green added! doesnt seem to make a difference in the pic but in reality it does. xminnie pal

	Posted: 15-08-2010 , 02:31 PM #13
Athy55 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athy, Co. Kildare Posts: 321	This lampshade is just magnificent! What a super idea. I love it!!! Irene

	Posted: 15-08-2010 , 03:56 PM #14
junkista Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: limerick Posts: 221	what a really clever idea! its gorgeous!! reminds me of a kaleidoscope! it must give a lovely subtle light. well done you!!

	Posted: 15-08-2010 , 04:45 PM #15
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	That looks wonderfull, what a clever idea you had. I love it!