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Swap It Like It’s Hot: Spool Lamp and Gallery Wall Addition (and a link party!)

September 29, 2014 by Cassie 56 Comments

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I was so excited when Jessica and Charlotte asked me to be part of swap it like it’s hot , a flea market swap. These two girls are the creative masterminds behind this project, and they are both HILARIOUS.  If you haven’t visited them before today, you must check them out! #swapitlikeitshot

I often think that if I could turn back the hands of time and rename my blog, I would call it “Thrift Ninja”!  Thrifting is one of my life skills, and I love putting it to work on collaborative blogging projects with some of the most fun people on the internet!  Just check out this line up……

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Amazingly talented group, right?  So if you aren’t familiar with #SwapItLikeItsHot , here is how it works!  We each sent thrifted items to one blogger who was assigned to us.  I mailed off a package to Danielle of Finding Silver Pennies, and Dena of Hearts and Sharts mailed a package to me.  I was so excited when I opened my package that I forgot to take before pictures… womp womp womp.  #bloggerfail

I assumed I had taken before pictures when I opened the box, and set to work over the last week finally creating something.  I sat down to write this post yesterday and realized there were no before pictures, so you will have to imagine.  Dena sent me an old wooden spool, an old combination lock door, a vintage sewing pattern, and a cigar box.  I used the first two items (we didn’t have to use everything).

I started with the lock as I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it- add it to my master bedroom gallery wall and lock up a gold heart inside.  I attached wire to the back of it so that I could secure it to my wall. (Pardon the boo boo on my hand here- Jake cut me off when we were running one day and I tripped and fell over him and my hip and hand had a close encounter with the pavement).

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I found the perfect space on the wall, added a nail, and hung it.  I then used gold vinyl to handcut a small heart to fit inside.  And here it is on the wall!

 

See it in there?

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I just love the greek key details of this lock!  As you can see, I set the dial on “B” for our last name.

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slh lock gallery wall navy, gold, tealPinNow, let’s move onto the spool!  I really wasn’t sure what I was going to do with this…. I knew I wanted to paint it and I thought about using it as just a decorative pedestal.  I spray painted it white, and wanted to add gold detail.

I wrote the word “shine” in free hand script on vinyl, and then cut around it.

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I peeled the backing off and placed it on the top of the spool (after it was painted).  I then used gilding wax from Catfish Studios to rub gold all over the top.

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I peeled off the vinyl, and was left with a lovely pedestal and I had fun playing with it, BUT I knew I wanted more.  In the meantime, I took some phone pictures of it….

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spool during 3PinIn the end I decided to make it a simple lamp.  I remembered this amazing industrial lamp I had seen Michelle from Decor & The Dog make, and I thought this spool would be perfect for a simple vintage style bulb.  I headed to home depot and purchased a lamp kit and followed the directions.  The trick was that there was really not a great way to secure it into the spool, so I used hot glue.  I had never made a lamp before and this might not he the wisest choice, but time will tell.  🙂  Here is what I finally ended up with!

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I staged it in my living room on my desk.…. it’s not staying there.  I’m honestly not sure where it will go, but I needed to at least make it look nice for its close up!slh lamp4Pin

And in case you are wondering….

it works!

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Now, if you want to see what everyone else created with their items, head on over to their blogs!  I can’t wait to see what everyone came up with!
2 Little Superheroes
AKA Design
A Chic Little House
The Chronicles of Home
Ciburbanity
Decor Adventures
Desert Domicile
Finding Silver Pennies
Gourley Girl & Guy
The Happier Homemaker
Hearts and Sharts
A Home Full of Color
Makely Home
Making Lemonade
My Passion For Decor
Primitive and Proper
Queen of Everything
Rooms For Rent
Shades of Blue
Stone Gable
Thoughts From Alice
Town and Country Living
Two Purple Couches
While They Snooze
White Buffalo Styling Co.
Windgate Lane

And if you think you are a thrift ninja, I want to see what you’ve come up with!  HIYAH!  Link up here!

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Comments

  1. Dena says

    September 29, 2014 at 8:26 am

    LOVE what you did with the stuff, but especially love the little door on the gallery wall. That is a post office box door from the post office in Avoca, Texas where my great grandmother was the Postmaster. I have several and have never known what to do with them. Great idea! Pinned!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      that is so cool- i love that there’s a story behind it!!! thank you so much for sending to me!!!! XOXO

      Reply
  2. Charlotte @ Ciburbanity says

    September 29, 2014 at 8:39 am

    That spool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO so so good! Thanks for playing along! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      thank YOU for having me!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Omg I looooooove what you did with them Cassie. The clock frame is so so sweet. I love it so much. And that lamp is amazing. You rock my friend.

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      thank you so much! i was pretty excited about the door/lock thing!! you rock!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I’m now on the hunt for a vintage spool because that is one super cool lamp!!!

    I also love the gallery wall addition. It’s like that little spot was meant for it.

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Cassie, You’re so smart! The lamp is adorable and I just love the door lock on your gallery wall!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      thank you so much! it was a lot of fun to do something different- i’d never made a lamp!

      Reply
  6. Bee says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Those projects look amazing!! And I have about 5 of those spools… might just need another lamp! xo

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      thank you so much, bee!

      Reply
  7. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:24 am

    What a great challenge. I love those items you were sent and the ideas you came up with for it. Looks fantastic!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      it was so much fun!!!! i love these kinds of things! 🙂 thank you, katja!

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I loooooooove your spool! And the door looks SO good on your gallery wall! I’m so so so so happy that you played along with us. One of these days I’m going to scoop up some of your thrifted goodies for myself! xoxoxo

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      i had so much fun- thank you so much for asking me to be a part of this!!

      Reply
  9. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Ok, seriously, I love that you just hung the vintage combination lock, it is so perfect set to B. And I linked up my reclaimed wood mirrors, a road side find is even better than thrifted, no?!?! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      i think that counts! 🙂 it’s upcycled! and thank you!

      Reply
  10. Melody says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:05 am

    The spool lamp is so amazing! Also, the lock with the heart…good thing I don’t know where you live. HAHA love it all!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      thank you, melody! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:14 am

    The perfect lamp for that desk! I mean really who comes up with these insanely creative things?? OH that’s right Cassie of course! Love the swap it like it’s hot concept!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:31 pm

      i love the swap it like it’s hot concept, too! so fun! thank you, amber!

      Reply
  12. Pam @ Simple Details says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:29 am

    Ok, your creativity is killing me – seriously, the door lock with the heart, LOVE!!! : ) And, the spool, way to clever! Thanks for the fun link up, too!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      thank you so much, pam! the door with the heart is my favorite, too!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2014 at 11:29 am

    This series is so much! Love what you did with it. I actually would have never thought to hang it into a gallery wall.

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      it’s so much fun- i love seeing what everyone did!

      Reply
  14. Katrina says

    September 29, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I love love your idea of hang up the little combination lock door, its genius! I remember seeing those similar vintage doors in old post offices when I was little & seeing the hear peek though is super sweet. Love how you used it!!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      thank you, katrina! i knew when i saw it where it had to go! 🙂

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    That little postal door is adorable in your gallery wall! Such a sweet idea!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      thank you, brynne!

      Reply
  16. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    September 29, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Amazing! I can’t believe you made a lamp! Way to rock the Swap It Like It’s Hot!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      it was easier than i expected! 🙂 thanks, caitlin!

      Reply
  17. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Your ideas are so creative. The lock looks great on your wall! I’m bookmarking your post to use the lamp idea! You sure are creative, Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      thank you so much, yvonne- right back at you!!!

      Reply
  18. Danielle says

    September 29, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    So creative! I love the lock on your gallery wall and that light, swoon! It looks perfect on your desk. You’re one creative chica! x

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      thank you, danielle!

      Reply
  19. Gretchen says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    So fun! Love that lamp! And I think you probably need a second blog for Thrift Ninja. With all your spare time 😉

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      yes, i think i need that site! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Cool lamp! And I just ADORE what you did with the lock. So so cute!

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    • Cassie says

      September 29, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  21. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    September 29, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Well your blog should OBVIOUSLY be called Thrifting Ninja. Obviously. I love what you did with both pieces here but think that first piece is suuuuuper cool, and looks so great as part of your gallery wall. Well done!

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  22. Rachel says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    You made a good choice to make that spool a lamp! I’m secretly obsessed with making light fixtures, so I really love it! Also, your gallery wall makes me happy to look at it. You know how to work it with bold, dramatic color and all the gold/brass accents that make it all look expensive and classic. Good work Cassafrass. 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      September 30, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      thank you so much! i had never made a light fixture so that was new to me!

      Reply
  23. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    September 30, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    Great ideas Cassie! That peek-a-boo heart is so cute!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      thank you, jessica!

      Reply
  24. Alice W. says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:38 am

    Love your ideas! So creative!

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    • Cassie says

      October 1, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      thank you, alice!

      Reply
  25. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    October 3, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    LOVE how your spool lamp turned out!!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 5, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      thank you so much, emily!

      Reply

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