The Glam Table Lamp No One Will Suspect Is Made From Dollar Tree Materials

If you are following all the tips for creating the glam room of your dreams, it may be time to add a stylish lamps to the mix. Unfortunately, the glass, metallics, and other shiny accents that are hallmarks of a glam aesthetic can get very expensive. Luckily, for anyone crafty and creative, glam style is achievable on a budget through DIY projects. As a matter of fact, it is possible to create a lovely, glittering lamp using only Dollar Tree materials. So, if you are in the market for a beautiful new table lamp but need to stick to a budget, a shiny DIY lamp like the one made by YouTuber Tina Did It is perfect for you.

Although this project requires quite a few materials, everything is very affordable. You will need a few types of picture frames, a few clear glass tea light candleholders, glass accent gems, 6-inch dowels, a clear PVC bathmat, and a puck light. Additionally, make sure you have both hot glue, E6000, and spray paint. For the picture frames, find one Special Moments Square Photo Frame and two Special Moments Classic Plastic 11x14-inch Photo Frames at Dollar Tree. Clear glass tea light candleholders are an important part of the DIY, and there are many options to choose from. These Clear Ribbed Glass Tea Light Candleholders are a good option and a bit taller, meaning you will not need to purchase as many. You should also pick up this PVC Clear Bath Mat while you're shopping. Finally, find some accent gems. Dollar Tree carries Clear Glass Accent Gems, but you can also opt for colored ones if you prefer.

Because E6000 takes at least 24 hours to fully cure, start with the parts of the DIY that require it. First, glue together your tea light candleholders. These will be the center post of the lamp, so it is important to use E6000 for a secure hold. Glue together as many as you need to create a proportional height for the lamp. Next, take apart the square block frame and apply your adhesive to the inside of the frame to glue the glass in place. Reassemble it and allow it to cure fully. To the backside of the glass in the block frame, add dots of E6000 to glue some of your gems to what will be the base. The frame will sit with the glass on top and the gems underneath, so position the gems accordingly. Finally, use E6000 to connect the tea light post to the base. 

For lampshade section, take apart the 11x14-inch frames. You need one of the frames and two of the glass pieces. Remove the black pieces that hold the photos in place and use E6000 to glue the glass into one of the frames, then secure a 6-inch dowel in each corner of the frame. Next, connect the dowels to the four corners of the other frame. To add more texture, cut up the bathmat to fit on the sides of the lampshade frame, gluing it in place and adding gemstones to the round parts of the mat. Finally, glue the glass base of the lampshade to the center post and set a puck light inside. 

To add even more glam touches to this DIY, you could fill the base with fairy lights, spray paint all of the frames to a matching silver color, add more small gemstone details around the silver frames and dowels, or upgrade the simple puck light to a color-changing one. Alternatively, consider some different glamorous color schemes after figuring out the best color palette for a glam home decor aesthetic. For example, adding some gemstones in colors like pink, blue, or purple can make them stand out more on the lamp and look more cohesive in your room. Using gold spray paint throughout the project incorporates another glam metal that can look elegant, and incorporating a bold color to create a higher contrast will also suit the glam aesthetic. Any combination of these customizations will make this DIY lamp a perfect fit to match your space.

Overall, a glitzy lamp is the perfect way to accentuate glamorous style by bouncing light off of all of the shiny metallic and glass surfaces. For an even more enhanced result, learn how to add another pop of glam to your space with a DIY pool noodle side table that makes a perfect spot to display your gorgeous new lamp.