DIY Action Figure Lamp

If you follow me on Instagram, you may know that I've been busy soaking in all things baby. But I wanted to take a little time to share with you the DIY lamp project I worked on for my boys' bedroom. You may recall that I am in the process of decorating my new home. Things have been hectic, and the decorating continues to progress slowly. So you can imagine that I'm elated when I finally get to complete a project.

Here is my inspiration lamp. You may remember seeing it on my boys' bedroom moodboard? It's a piece designed by Evil Robot Designs. And while it is soooo cool, it is also soooo pricey at $926.00. So I figured I'd make one of my own for the cost of next to nothing. Here's how I did we did it (that is, my husband and I).

Materials:

Ikea Hemma Table Lamp and Ikea Ollsta Lampshade,  cost: $13.00 + $16.99= $29.99

High Gloss Apple Red Rustoleum spray paint, cost: $3.75

Red Rouge Rojo Fabric Simply Fabric Spray Paint, cost: $3.99

All purpose Krazy Glue, cost: $1.00

Action Figures- old and unused or flea market finds, cost: $0 (may be a little more  if you buy toys from a flea market or thrift store)

Approximate total cost for project: $40.00

Does this look like a project you would try in your child's bedroom? If you decide to do make one, let us know how it turned out. I'll be sure to show the lamp in the boys' room when it is completed. I've also been working on a DIY dresser project. Stay tuned for that one.♥