DIY pom lamp (A step-by-step guide to making your own)

This here pom lamp, well, it ain’t rocket science. Just a little somethin’ somethin’ to brighten up a room, ya know? My old eyes ain’t what they used to be, and this thing, it helps me see a bit better when I’m sewin’ or just putterin’ around. Cost me near nothin’ too, which is the best part.

First off, you gotta get yourself a lampshade. Any old lampshade will do, long as it’s the right size for your lamp. I found one at a yard sale, dusty as all get out, but it cleaned up real nice. Then you need them little pom-pom things. You know, them fluffy balls? They got all sorts of colors at the store. This one is as simple as pie. Then you get the pom-pom trim.

DIY pom lamp (A step-by-step guide to making your own)

Now, them little fluffy balls, they call ’em pom-poms. You can buy a whole bag of ’em for a couple of bucks. I got a rainbow of colors, ’cause why not? Makes the lamp look a little more cheerful, like a spring garden. Then, you get them little strings. Any old strings, strong thread will do, you can get that most place. I found a whole bunch of colors.

  • Get a lampshade
  • Get some pom-poms
  • Get some glue
  • String or strong thread

I reckon you could use any kinda glue, but that hot glue, that’s the ticket. Heats up quick, sticks like nobody’s business. Just be careful, it’ll burn ya if you ain’t payin’ attention. I learned that the hard way, let me tell ya. I got a few scars to prove it. This one time, I was makin’ a pom-pom wreath, and I got glue all over my fingers. Lord, it was a mess. But that glue, it sure does hold those pom-poms on tight.

So, you take them little pom-poms, and you start stickin’ ’em on the lampshade. Just dab a little glue on the bottom, and press it on there. Hold it for a second or two, make sure it’s good and stuck. You can put ’em close together, or spread ’em out a bit, whatever you like. And that pom-pom trim, you can put that on the top and bottom of the lampshade, if you want.

I put mine close together, ’cause I like a lot of color. Made it look like a field of wildflowers, almost. Just keep going until the whole lampshade is covered. Took me a while, but it was worth it. Kept my hands busy, and my mind too. Good for keepin’ the arthritis at bay, ya know. This old lamp, it was plain as day before. Now, it’s got some personality. Makes me smile every time I look at it. It’s like having a little bit of sunshine in the room, even on a cloudy day.

You can make all sorts of things with them pom-poms. I saw a lady on the TV make a rug out of ’em. A whole rug! Can you believe it? Looked kinda comfy, I gotta say. I might try that next, if I can find enough yarn. Yarn is nice to make pom-poms with, too. Cut it up, tie it together, fluff it out.

DIY pom lamp (A step-by-step guide to making your own)
  • Put glue on the pom-pom
  • Stick it on the lampshade
  • Hold it there for a bit
  • Keep doin’ that with the other pom-poms

Now, for these pom-poms, you want to make a nice big pile of them felt strips. The more the merrier, I always say. Makes for a fluffier pom-pom, and who don’t like a fluffy pom-pom? Then you gotta tie them together. Now, this is the important part. You gotta tie them together real tight. Use that strong thread and wrap it around the middle of your felt pile as many times as you can. Knot it off good and tight, like you’re tying up a stubborn mule.

Once you got that done, it’s time for the fun part – fluffing! Just use your fingers and start separating those felt strips. Pull ’em apart, fluff ’em up, make that pom-pom nice and round. It’ll start to look like a little ball of fluff in no time. And don’t be afraid to give it a little haircut. If some of them strips are too long, just snip ’em off with your scissors. Make it look all neat and tidy, like you just got your hair done at the salon. This pom lamp is easy.

This here pom lamp, it ain’t just for show. It’s practical, too. Like I said, my eyes ain’t what they used to be. This lamp, with all them bright colors, it helps me see better. I can read my Bible, work on my quilts, and even see the little numbers on the phone. It’s a real blessing, I tell ya.

So there ya have it. That’s how you make a pom lamp. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it’s a whole lot of fun. And it’ll brighten up your home, just like it did mine. You don’t need a lot of fancy stuff to make somethin’ beautiful. Just a little bit of creativity, and a whole lot of heart. If I can do it anyone can do it. This here pom lamp is easy to make!

DIY pom lamp (A step-by-step guide to making your own)

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