perfecting the PB calligraphy lamp shade

And so after a week of mind numbing pharmacy exams, I found myself completely succumbing to the release of crafting. After weeks of playing with several small attempts in completing my Pottery Barn Calligraphy Shade, I dove right in after my Therapeutics exam and it was…true therapy for my aching soul.

Now, since this was going to be a copycat, it had to live up to my expectations…which are high. Afterall if it doesn’t look as good as the original then the point and effort seem mute. I knew a few things. I knew I wanted them for our master bedroom, I knew the overall design scheme I wanted and I knew..KNEW what would make the shade even more perfect and better yet, what would make it MINE.

Instead of random phrases or sayings…I decided to use our own love letters.

I used the words my husband wrote me in our last anniversary card for my lamp shade and for Mr. B's, I opted for a few old love letters I wrote to him when he was a camp counselor. Words are so powerful and I thought this would be the element that would transcend an ordinary Pottery Barn piece into a treasured heirloom.

Taking advice from the lovely Freckles Chick, I used the free Byron font from dafont.com and went to work.

Here is my practice shade (I got it for $3 at a flea market) from Friday.

new pics taken with my neighbor's Canon 30D --LOVE this camera!

As you can see from the pictures I did not have a stand..just the shade, but I wanted to share with you my progress. I have larger shades for my bedroom and so the font will have to be a tad larger and I will tweak the spacing a bit more, but I think my pictures capture what I ideally hope to have gracing our completed master bedroom very soon.

Needless to say...I think I am quite happy with my little lamp shade.

What do you think?

Cheers~
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Please note I am linking these fabulous Linky Parties: Cottage Instincts (I also want to THANK Cottage Instincts for showcasing my PB Number Pillow -- you made my weekend!), The Twice Remembered Cottage, and Funky Junk Interiors

PS I am thinking about making a few custom ones for neighbors (here at home) and maybe even for etsy (yes..I have a happy little EMPTY shoppe right now)...I even thought about a giveaway too. Any extra cash in my pocket would help me indulge in my decorating, but I thought I should see what you ladies think first.