INSIDE : Learn how to wrap an open light fixture cord to add color to an otherwise boring black cord!
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Sometimes I take a peek into our guest room and office space and think, wow one baby step forward and 87 big steps backward. It seems with each small progression of updating the room, more stuff is pilled high and things are in constant mass chaos. That’s normal though… right? It always gets really messy before it gets really clean, at least that’s what I keep telling myself.
Today I am sharing How to wrap an Open Light fixture cord. I took an inexpensive Open Light Fixture and wrapped the cord for a little extra pizzaz of my own.
What supplies do you need for this project?
Plug-in Light Fixture
Mint Green Yarn
Hot Glue
I bought three different yarns and planned on wrapping the cord with all of them in varying lengths, but after I had used a portion of all three… I decided I didn’t like that look at all. So, in the end, I just went with this Mint Green Yarn color for the whole thing.
How to wrap a plug-in light cord:
I started by doubling the yarn and cutting it off at about a 5-6′ length. I know zero “knot” knowledge, so there is probably a knot or string term for this ‘mickey mouse’ looking loop thing I have going.
Hold the center of your doubled yarn over the start of your cord and then pull the two pieces through, as shown below.
Then using your double yarn, start looping and looping AND looping. The double yarn makes the work go twice as fast, so that’s a big plus.
I love the slight graphic vibe wrapping the cord, brings to the amazing little light.
I’m also highly contemplating wrapping a few other desk lamp cords. I’ve fallen in love with that look!
This post is a few years old, I understand. But hoping you still will answer. Like the lamp cord covering, stylish and doable. But I’m loving the blue chair print. Info please. Is it an original? Can it be downloaded? Purchased?
Super Chic.
Hi Gigi! I bought that blue chair print from Ikea in 2014… sorry I don’t have a better answer. You could look on art.com and see if they might have something similar?
Excellent post however , I wwas wondering if you could
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This is a fantastic idea! I’m going to start wrapping all my cords in yarn!
I keep clicking your links at every party every week- your projects always look fantastic…it’s about time I subscribed 🙂
Great idea! Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives Hope your week is off to a great start! Theresa
Love this.. and the mint color your chose as well. I have an ugly black cord hanging above my sewing table.. Maybe I can convince my husband to do this for me?
Stopping by from DIY Sunday Showcase link party. Great way to change the look of a light without being permanent. Thanks for sharing from the ladies at http://www.homemadeinterest.com
Seriously cute.
Great Idea!!
Great idea to hide the ugliness of the cord!
Thanks for sharing 😉
Love the idea of wrapping the cord! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Just this morning I was searching on Pinterest “how to cover a cord” for an old hanging lamp I have acquired! YAY ~ and there you were at Live Laugh Linky!!!! Thank you so much – I’m going to do this, maybe I’ll use jute twine… Thank you for your idea!!! Pinning, Julia x
I love that light!
Emily- Our house now a home
Lovely! Following from Link’n blogs link party. I love industrial chic decor but I think the best way to pull it off is to add soft, personal touches like yarn, flowers, etc. Great project! Now if only I can convince hubby to do cage pendants!
Such a pretty difference – wow! I would never have though of that…
I love this! Such a great way to add colour without having to replace the whole cord. I’m definitely going to be doing this.
Your clever craftiness never ceases to amaze me! Love it! TOO cute!!
Target. Always Target. How do they know what we want?! Gorgeous light fixture, and I LOVE what you did with it. So simple and pretty!