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Have you noticed that glass fillable lamps are popping up all over the place?  (No?  Well, humor me and pretend that you know they’re super popular again.  Thanks.)  It’s no wonder, because these empty glass lamps are a totally blank canvas that can be personalized to fit any type of decor, room, season, you name it!

I picked one up at Target for my little guy’s Vintage Aviation Bedroom, and I gave it a super fun look that is perfect for him!  Of course I’m going to show you all the details on his airplane-filled lamp, but since it’s unlikely that many of you will want to replicate that particular lamp (I have a hunch that most of you are not three-year-old boys), I’ve also given you a list of THIRTY fillable lamp ideas that are more likely to suit your own tastes!  

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Flying Airplane Fillable Lamp Project

So before we get to ideas of what to put in a fillable lamp, let me show you the one I did for my son’s room.  For this lamp I used some tiny metal airplanes from Dollar Tree, tiny clear 3M Command Hooks, clear packing tape, and Stretch Magic (clear string that’s used for jewelry projects).  Oh, and of course my fillable lamp base.

All I did was attach the clear Command Hooks to the inside top of the lamp, tie the clear string around the planes, and then attach them to the hooks. I used the clear packing tape to space the planes out a bit more by taping the string (which was already through the hooks) to points further out on the inside top of the lamp.
Once everything was in place, I screwed the top back on and added the lampshade, which I stamped with acrylic paint and a rubber stamp!  (Side note: I got the lampshade at Goodwill for $1.99.  It was unopened and still in its original packaging!)



I think it’s cute how hanging the airplanes makes them look like they’re flying in there!  Plus, when my son gets tired of the airplane theme for his room, they’re easy to switch out for something else.

Other Glass Lamp Filler Ideas

Alright, well in case you’re thinking of adding a fillable lamp to your own decor and don’t want to take the flying airplane route, here’s a list of thirty fillable lamp ideas to get you from empty to amazing in no time!

Natural Jar Lamp Filler Items

1.  Rocks or pebbles

2.  Seashells

3.  Greenery (like ferns or palm fronds)

4.  Moss

5.  Decorative rattan balls

6.  Twigs from the yard

7.  Wood slices

8.  Driftwood

9.  Pinecones

10.  Acorns

11.  Faux fruit

Glass Lamp Fillers for Kids

12.  Legos

13.  Wooden alphabet blocks 

14.  Matchbox cars

15.  Barbie shoes

16.  Crayons or markers

Fill Jar Lamps with Personal Items or Mementoes

17.  Advice cards from a wedding guest book

18.  Postcards from places you’ve visited

19.  Concert tickets

20.  Antique costume jewelry

21.  Newborn mementos (new baby hat, onesie, pacifier, first footprint card)

Random and Fun Glass Jar Lamp Fillers

22.  GLITTER (or maybe just confetti)

23.  Polaroid pictures

24.  Ornaments (at Christmas)

25.  Wine corks

26.  Spare change

27.  Guitar picks

28.  Marbles

29.  PomPoms

30.  Scrapbook paper or fabric (wrapped around the inside)

Wow – that is a lot of stuff that would make for a fillable lamp with personality!  The possibilities are really endless!  What would you add to this list?

– Bre

You know how good it feels to finish something you’ve been working on (edit: dragging your heels on) forever?  Like you’re on cloud nine, right?  I am TOTALLY up there right now because I finally finished (like yesterday – no joke), my son’s nursery to big boy room makeover, and I am ecstatic to finally be showing you his vintage airplane bedroom reveal!  

It was a total budget re-do and it is chock FULL of DIY projects that I’ll be spilling the details on over the next few weeks.  It’s also full of hand-me-downs and thrift shop finds, but that adds to the vintage look of it all!   [Read more…] about Vintage Airplane Bedroom Reveal

With the cold and gloom of winter melting away, thoughts are turning to sunnier days and springtime inspiration. The beginning of a new season is a perfect time to refresh your home decor, and the DIY spring decor ideas in this post will leave you inspired to do just that!

Think fresh flowers, birds, table decorations, spring blossoms, front door decor, and more!

And don’t worry: the spring decorating ideas in this post are surprisingly easy. They’re also affordable, so you won’t break the bank when you refresh your space for the season.

When should I start decorating for spring?

Who cares what “they” say: I say you should start decorating for spring as early as March! (Of course you can start planning your decor earlier than that!)

In many places, March is when the flowers start blooming and the birds start singing. Of course that is NOT the case in Wisconsin where I live, but I choose to follow what’s happening down south when it comes to spring decorations.

Consider it wishful thinking. Maybe if I put out my spring decor, spring will get here early! (Who needs Punxsutawney Phil and his shadow, or lack thereof, anyway?)

How do you decorate for spring on a budget?

As I mentioned earlier, the DIY spring decorations in this post are all budget-friendly, so they’re a great place to start!

And, as a general rule of thumb, here are three ways to decorate for spring on a budget.

First, repurpose things you already have. Use an old watering can as a vase or tie flowers around the base of old candlesticks.

Next, incorporate natural elements you find in the yard (such as flowers and branches), into your space. Fresh flowers and plants, as well as other natural items, instantly add life to any space!

Finally, shopping at Dollar Tree or the thrift store are great ways to decorate for spring on a budget. (You may find my posts on The Best Craft Supplies to Buy at Dollar Tree and Eight Home Decor Essentials to Buy at the Thrift Store helpful!)

15 Spring Decorating Ideas to DIY

Now let’s get to it! Here are fifteen of my favorite spring decorations DIYs that I know you’re going to love!

Well, I’m sorry, but I know these spring DIYs will have you running out to the craft store and garden center IMMEDIATELY! Comment below with which one is your favorite!