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re·pur·pose (r-pûrps)

tr.v. re·pur·posed, re·pur·pos·ing, re·pur·pos·es

To use or convert for use in another format or product: repurposed cocktail umbrellas into a lamp.

Allison Patrick is an Etsy artist extraordinaire! Her repuporsed and original lamps caught my attention immediately. Who would have thought tiny cocktail umbrellas could be pieced together and transformed into a one-of-a-kind shade? Anything is possible these days with a world full of highly creative people!

Since, Allison tells you how to make your own umbrella lamp in the tutorial below, make sure to check out her shop, Zipper8Lighting, and view some of her other conversation worthy pieces that would be sure to light up any home!

How-Tuesday: Cocktail Umbrella Lantern from Etsy on Vimeo.

(Photos via Etsy)