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I recently found these at the thrift store: XXL yard game pick-up sticks. I wasn't sure when I bought them if I was going to upcycle, repurpose them or use them for projects. But, soon project ideas started running through my head, so they won out over outdoor fun.
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I loved the colors painted on them and decide to use 15 of them (3 of each color) to make a funky lamp.
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This is a super simple project. You can use dowels that you paint if you can't find ginormous pick-up sticks. (affiliate link) You also need a light kit like this one >>> LIGHT KIT I like the braided cord on this light.
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I put the light cord in the middle of the sticks and used 4 rubber bands wrapped around the top too secure the sticks together.
I hot glued a piece of a thrift store leather belt around the rubber bands.
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Then, you simply set the sticks up where you want your lamp, playing and adjusting them to get the right distance between them.
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I went for the exposed bulb look using a large, round edison bulb. But, you could use a regular light bulb and add a shade that attached to the light kit ring or to the light bulb.
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Simple, funky, a little boho, and fun!
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