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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: The Beat Of Her Own Drum

| By John Petersik | August 17, 2010 | 37 Comments

Reader Redesign: The Beat Of Her Own Drum

It’s no secret that we love ourselves a big linen drum shade, so imagine how excited we were to see Ashley’s tutorial for the one that she made from scratch… to the tune of just $18. Seriously. Here’s her letter:

Okay, you have got to quit doing cute things in your house because I’m always wanting to do something else. My project list goes on and on. Ha! The latest thing you inspired was a drum pendant light. I decided to try to do something similar above our dining room table. Although I would love to redo the lighting altogether, I can’t take that on right now.  I decided to try to use the current fixture and just build around it to save some money.

Reader Ashley Before

I used some cross stitching hoops, plexiglass, burlap, and a hot glue gun to make my own drum pendant light that would go over my current fixture and I did it for $18! I love it! There’s a post I did on my blog if you want to read the full tutorial.

Reader Ashley Pendant 1

Reader Ashley Pendant 2

Reader Ashley After

Thank you for always inspiring and making “on the cheap” fashionable!!!  -Ashley

Who knew some cross stitching hoops, plexiglass, fabric, and a good ol’ hot glue gun could produce such a beauty? We love the result and we still can’t believe Ashley made it happen for under twenty buckaroos. Plus her tutorial is super helpful for anyone who wants to tackle it themselves. Any takers?

Psssssst- Don’t forget to check out our weekly post over on BabyCenter. This week we’re elaborating on some baby documenting projects and some decor ideas when it comes to displaying those memorable monthly (or weekly) moments!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Rachael @ Mrs-AdventureRachael @ Mrs-Adventure says

    August 17, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Wow way to go Ashley it looks great! I did a pottery barn lamp shade tutorial on my blog not too long ago, but I never thought of actually making the shade!

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  2. Avatar for ChristinChristin says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Fantastic. : )

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  3. Avatar for AngieAngie says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. I love the look of the drum lampshades but I can’t afford them on a budget. I would have never thought to use cross stitching hoops. I will definitely be borrowing this idea in some form.

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  4. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    That looks awesome! If I had anywhere else to hang a pendant light I’d be all over that!

    And also: I had no idea they actually make embroidery hoops that big!

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  5. Avatar for Karen JKaren J says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    Who would have thought…. I’ve been looking for an inexpensive one myself and haven’t had any luck. I’m going to try Ashley’s tutorial. Thanks!

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  6. Avatar for Jessica @ How SweetJessica @ How Sweet says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Wow – very cool!

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  7. Avatar for ChrisChris says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Looks great but I’m curious how the reader dealt with the joins for the embroidery hoops.

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  8. Avatar for Jocelyn StottJocelyn Stott says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    I am impressed. Looks great!

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  9. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    WOW that is great! I am going to have to try this. Thank you Ashley for this wonderful idea and thank you Sherry and John for sharing this with us!

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  10. Avatar for wendywendy says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    What a fabulous idea! Love it.

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  11. Avatar for Sheryl JSheryl J says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    I would have never pick that rug, but that’s because I have no vision! It looks wonderful in this space.

    My latest hunt was for a vanity desk to match (color/height) my one nightstand which was expresso. After weeks of looking, I came to the realization that my computer desk (Target’s Carson Anywhere Desk $99) matched is perfectly! I was also able to find a replacement for the computer desk on Craigslist for $25 but in black… the same day! It was a very cool day ;) Now, hunting for the perfect vanity stool.

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  12. Avatar for Sheryl JSheryl J says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Realized I posted my comment on the wrong blog post… silly me

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  13. Avatar for lauralaura says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    that is AHHmazing! thank you for sharing!!!!!

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  14. Avatar for Suzie @ cupcake monkeySuzie @ cupcake monkey says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Ok seriously, I have got to do this in my house. We have the most hideous light fixture above our table. I hate it. It isn’t really that bad-looking, but the light it produces, just isn’t what I want. Since I NEVER have it on, I have pretty much forgotten about it, but sheesh…seeing how easy this is, I need to convince my husband that we need to do it.

    They did great work!

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  15. Avatar for Amy @ Renovation InnovationAmy @ Renovation Innovation says

    August 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    This ia great idea – I’m wondering how the loop fasteners were covered/removed? I checked out Ashley’s blog for morew details, but she doesn’t mention it. Any ideas?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 17, 2010 at 4:10 pm

      Here’s hoping Ashley drops in with that info soon!

      xo,
      s

  16. Avatar for JenJen says

    August 17, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    Love it! I have a client that’s looking for a shade like this one…we may just have to try it out:)

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  17. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    August 17, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    This is amazing!

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  18. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    OMG! That is such a great idea for such a great price!

    http://www.kellyloves.wordpress.com

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  19. Avatar for Aimee@ the Functional Space[email protected] the Functional Space says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    Nice job! I’d really be interested in how she handled the loop fasteners too.

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  20. Avatar for anna seeanna see says

    August 17, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Ashley, what an inspired re-do! Seriously, this thing is going to make waves all over the blogosphere. Great job!

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  21. Avatar for heidi @ wonder woman wannabeheidi @ wonder woman wannabe says

    August 17, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I’ve totally eaten at that table! :) – It looks just as FAB in person! Way to go Ashley!

    ~Heidi

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  22. Avatar for K (Barking BabyMama)K (Barking BabyMama) says

    August 17, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    That is so impressive! It looks beautiful and very finished.

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  23. Avatar for Amanda RayAmanda Ray says

    August 17, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    I’M FRESH!

    I live in Central Florida, so the only way to freshen up is take several showers a day!

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  24. Avatar for Bethany GBethany G says

    August 17, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    I love this! I have been trying to think of a way to cover a chandelier in my new place. Thanks!

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  25. Avatar for hi-dhi-d says

    August 17, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    What a great idea! This turned out beautifully!

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  26. Avatar for HeatherHeather says

    August 17, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    I made a baby mobile for my friend and used the cross stitch hoops for my base. I just used the inner part of the hoop which doesn’t have fasteners… not sure that’s what Ashley did, but it sure worked great for the baby mobile!

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  27. Avatar for Jasmine @ Eat Move WriteJasmine @ Eat Move Write says

    August 17, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    I’m a huge fan of drum shades. That looks so easy to make, and it looks fantastic in that room!

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  28. Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

    August 17, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    Lovely! I need to try this!

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  29. Avatar for ConnieConnie says

    August 18, 2010 at 3:09 am

    It’s the night before school starts, I’m just finishing the last touches for plans for my students. I decided to stop by your blog b/c I have not had the chance to read it since orientation week. Just when I do, I get a pleasant surprise. I was looking for a DIY project just like this. OH thank you, thank you, thank you!

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  30. Avatar for Kellie DobbieKellie Dobbie says

    August 18, 2010 at 7:10 am

    This is great! This gives me an idea, I could actually use this shade for a table lamp!

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  31. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    August 18, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Popping back in to say I might have to try this with Rachael @ Mrs-Adventure’s knock off PB shade tutorial for a lamp in our library that currently has a sad, sad shade.

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  32. Avatar for TaraTara says

    August 18, 2010 at 10:57 am

    What an amazing transformation – looks great and at an unbeatable price too! I had an unrelated question though about the bamboo shades on her windows: I was hoping she could share where she picked those up. I’ve been looking for narrow ones like those for our upstairs windows.

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  33. Avatar for WhitneyWhitney says

    August 24, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    This is awesome! I will definitely be trying this!

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  34. Avatar for CherylCheryl says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    If you’re on a tight budget, here’s another suggestion. I just created my own shade from leftover heavy cardboard, which is less rigid than hoops, but super inexpensive!
    Check it out, http://rightathelm.tumblr.com/post/1545364907/diy-chandelier-makeover-part-ii#usernotes

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  35. Avatar for MonicaMonica says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:59 am

    What did you do to work around the clasps on the stitching hoops? It seems like they would be awkward?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 8, 2013 at 11:09 am

      Hope she drops in with that info for ya :)

      xo
      s

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