Sunday, February 1, 2009

It's a LAMP---outta an OLD Clarinet---


There are these days that I make these types of things that I just shake my head and say---violaaaaa---or more like ta-daaaaaaa----sometimes they just turn out awesome---and sometimes I say---dang and scrap the whole darn deal---I am happy to say ta-daaaaaaa!!!!

Here's my lamp---made from an early 1900's Elkhart of Indiana Silver Plated Cavalier Clarinet---the silver is tarnished and gives the piece a real antique feel---the lamp shade was made from old sheet music that I decoupaged onto the shade and added some trimmins' to---it really is quite stunning! I hope you agree---it is listed on Ebay now---

20 comments:

Sue said...

Real cool piece....You always amaze me..
Hugs
Susie

tattered 'n torn prims said...

renee....it really is quite grand indeed!!! Violaaa and ta-daaaa!!! Big bids darlin'!! Big, huge, back the truck up and dump the earnings big bids to ya!!!!

Stace

Blondie ~ Vintage Primitives said...

Loving this! Woot! Woot! I have made lamps but never from a clarinet! You're a genius.

BirchBerry Farms said...

Hey Susie, Stace and Blondie---Why thank you you's guys----I am loving the way this turned out---so Vintage Looking it really has a cool look to it---I have another one that is Black---waiting to see how this one does first---fingers crossed----I sure appreciate all of you's!!! You all make me smile----

Carmen S. said...

What a clever idea, who would of thought to make a lamp! very, very creative!!!

Barb said...

Can you share how you accomplished this? I have my old (black) clarinet sitting around, and I'd love to use it in some way.

Anonymous said...

Honey you are so darn talented, AND a jack of all trades... That is so fun!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Kiss that bad monkey for me.... hopefully he has not been on on a bender!!! LOL!! Hugs, MO

Deb's Country Crafts said...

This is SO creative, love it! You always come up with the most awesome ideas, brillant! I hope it sells for a ton! I got my tatto for my 50th b-day present from my daughter Rochelle. I love it, it hurt getting it and took a while to heal but I am very happy to have it now it's part of me. I'm trying to get back into the swing but it's going slow. Today I tackle my craft room, moving everything out so I can remodel. I keep telling myself I will be so happy when it's done. Miss you lots, take care, hugs!

Country*Road*Primitives said...

Renee, I just KNOW a music enthusiast is going to gobble that clarinet lamp right up! I love the shade and your creativity :) xox

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

FANTASTIC LAMP!!! You are very creative!! I love it!
Smiles,
Beth

Rooster Inn Primitives said...

Hi Renee

You always come up with something different. That lamp is really something.....

The heart and doves in my picture i made last valentines day. Thanks for stopping by.

hugs pam

Cookie said...

wowie zowie!!!

girl... this is MAD SKILLS!!!

Countryfolk Keepsakes said...

I've been waitin' to see this!!! Its fabulous darlin'!!! :> )
~Peanut

Old World Primitives said...

Renee, this lamp is so unique and beautiful! I love it!!

Stephanie

Meadowbrook Cabin Primitives said...

wow.. nothing like shedding a little light on someone wanting to toot their own horn.. :o)
cool idea and wonderful by the way !
I scrolled down your blog and read the post about the weather in Minnesota... on Jan. 14th.. hilarous and truthful !
Hugs,
Linda you whooooooooooooooo

PEA said...

Very cool what you do with old stuff. Now that is cool.
Okay sweetie go peek at me blog.
Hugs,Pea

Mary Fischer said...

Hey there Miss Renee:
I normally don't do this award stuff...but guess what...I tagged you! ONly this is a game and not and award LOL! The object of this game is to go into the fourth folder on your hardrive and find the fourth photo....post it with a story about it scandelous or not. We can thank our Pea for getting this one started LOL!
Oh and lucky for me, I have four hard drives HA!

Hugs
Mare

Kelly~MysticalEntities said...

Hi my friend! I soooooo love this! You have such a great creative mind. Hmmm wish I could sit inside that mind fo just a monet and absorb some of those creative juices!
Mine is just so blank lately :(
Hugs
Kelly

The Gathering Room said...

Love it...what a clover idea!

Artsy Fartsy Junkin Finds said...

Love this, your items are just too adorable. GREAT blog, Janna

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