Lighting Miscellaneous Doll Lamps and Updating an old lamp.

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Last post we worked on the ceiling lights. I had this adorable little lamp that came with a closet package for one of those doll companies not Mattel. 

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But honestly, they make all these adorable lamps but they don't light up. So I thought I would try.

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Like the last post, I'm going to use some mini lights with a mini switch from overseas. I'm using the 39" version of mini lights for this tiny lamp.

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First step with this one is to test the lights and then totally untwist them into a long string.

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I've taken the base off the lamp shade---it is hollow inside.

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I took some of the sticky foam tape and put two pieces around the shaft inside the shade. The idea is to hold the lights from springing out of the shade. I began with the end, and wound the entire @ 30" around the stem.

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You can see here own the wires lights are wound on the foam...worked very well.

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I left one light and the wire to the switch out. Then I put a piece of foam tape on the switch box to hide for turning the light on.

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A little foam tape on the bottom of the lamp and then I mounted the switch unto the side. It will be easy to reach, but out of sight.

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Barbara, your lamp is adorable on this chest! And I love the fabrics on the bed! 

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Today, after 10 months, I found my sewing box with all my threads, pins, and sewing machine supplies---so I can make the new bedding. This bed will have  a hidden drawer underneath for storage! 

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Now unto the gold lamp in the living room. 

I originally made some lamps a few years ago. Directions and the basics are on 

this  Lamp POST

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Today is just an updated change which is more convenient than hiding a box with three batteries behind/under furniture! Upside the batteries in these are small and can easily be changed too, and you can move the lamps now from scene to scene if necessary.

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These are really simple, quick and easy for kids, too.

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Fun look---even better if it is lit.

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To light these up, I used the same technique as in the first one, only with the larger shades, you can leave the switch inside the shade! 

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On a sheer shade you could double stick tape the switch and the wires onto the post of the lamp under the shade

Happy Lamp Making!!!

I'm not really advertising---BUT, I do have tips on ordering from many of the online stores with foreign merchandise. 

Temu is by far the fastest as they have most of their merchandise on/land here in the US.  I order things in larger quantities, because most of their costs are shipping when buying onesies.  I'm sure I will go through the dozens I have received quickly. And cost wise, the shipping was minimal on buying quantities. 

Downside---you may have to wait for foreign products to arrive. I ordered most of my seasonal merchandise and project stuff in August, when shipping times were less than a month. Just a tip for your shopping! 

Hope these ideas spur your on to make your own 

Light it UP with Lamps! 

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BMR says she is finally DONE!

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Golly it's the Holiday Season in full swing! 

Barbara M Robberts says she is DONE, but I'm not done with anything! 

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That's quite a list she has----I'd be drinking wine and eating all the cookies if was finished!

Apologies to my readers for dropping the ball in the middle of the Fall season---we have so many story ends drifting in the air. Sometimes LIFE swallows you and doing what you enjoy gets put to the wayside. I'm working on transferring to a new comp---we have been loading the new one and hopefully will be able to function at full speed, and hang on to a browser that doesn't freeze and that works. 

THE WORST THING---I have had a terrible time loading other people's blogs...and commenting is a no go---or hit and miss. ADS---have been a nightmare and if the new Mac can't negotiate ads on people's blogs, I will be leaving them, permanently.

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I've always planned on BMR to have a gold and white apartment---this is just a quick set up for a holiday photo shoot! It was fun---and I used stuff I already had, and snitched some from other rooms.

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BMR: My list is long, with all the employees of BMR Ltd, and those who are so helpful in all my projects and ventures. 

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BMR: Richelle has been working hard on my penthouse in the GrandView, Ian takes care of the photos for all the promotional materials, Vanny is a great assistant for Lara...well also all my nieces and their families. Golly, I'm really glad I have everything wrapped, finally!

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BMR: Richelle found this wonderful gold table (frame on a tea light base) and our lamp we had made a while back (directions DOLL LAMPS HERE).

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BMR: I'm going to love this wall paper when the paneling is finished here in the apartment.

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BMR: Loving my traditional tree, I borrowed from Barbie and Ken's home.

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Packages everywhere....

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I love all the bright colors and bows, it's so festive.

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For Lara, 

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For Chelsea, 

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For Scooter, and Russell...he has been a godsend working on the mess over at Vickie's and Trish's----!

Well one more glass of wine and I'm ready for a 'long winter's nap'! 

Merry Christmas! 

Happy Holiday!

from all of us at

BARBIE Old,New,Green,Redo! 

DEAR READERS, From Sandi:

I'm hoping to catch up with great DIY's, stories, new dioramas and more doll fun in the new year. I will also be expanding the doll related offerings in my Etsy store. I seldom mention the store, but it is always listed at the side of the blog anytime you may want to browse---so I'm not counting this as an ad, LOL. 

I'll try and post a few holiday stories and projects, before I get the new computer working with all my photos and documents. My old Mac is going on 12 years old---pretty great for something that gets used minimum of 4 hours a day!'  I have had a terrible two months of having issues viewing other blogs, joining parties, and commenting and replying has been unavailable MOST of the time. Even on my own blog! 

BUT, TODAY I wish you the happiest of Holiday Seasons and may all your 

Wishes COME TRUE!

Sandi @ Barbie Old,New,Green,Redo

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Barbie: Aging at 60 but still going strong.

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My No.3 Barbie appears occasionally in this blog. I have assumed she has matured and has a classic look, just like me, LOL. I got her in early 1960 for my 12th birthday.

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I use my own photo as a logo---a homage to the Original Barbie, the one who started it all, for all of the BMR's, family, friends out there, whatever age they may be.

In my stories, I have Barbara Millicent Roberts at an age of somewhere between 60-70. She is still actively running BMR enterprises, and her niece Lara, is responsible for real estate development here in Chicago. But, she keeps a hands in no matter where her travels take her.

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Barbara (she has grown up) so, I try to keep her in vintage fashions, when she visits. She still has her own style.

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It's pretty classic and true to herself.

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She's even been snowed in, here in Chicago..and lamented about having to stay in.

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She always visits Vickie's Vintage when she is in town. Vickie keeps a watch out for vintage clothing  she knows BMR will love.

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Last Christmas this red coat was just what Barbara was looking for.

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Barbara needs evening duds for special events.

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She loves to jazz up old standbys.

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She picked up this non-Mattel dress a few years ago, definitely made just for her though.

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She spends lots of time in airports--jetting all over the world for her charities and businesses. She often updates an outfit with a current jacket and accessories.

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Sometimes she cuts loose and wears something totally NEW and fun, like this 'Sparkles' jumpsuit for a rooftop fundraiser party.

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A magazine photo shoot in the park. Over 60 is still 'with it'!

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Not even afraid of closeups.

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She's ageless, even when competing with younger models.

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Here at the opening of Vickie's new Vintage in a rehabbed building done by BMR Enterprises. Barbara added a new jacket to her classic outfit, as she gives a speech promoting small businesses and urban renewal. (my blogs are about Old, New, Green, Redo). 

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She promotes women's issues and entrepreneurs. Here with Vickie's interior designer Richelle, and Lara Roberts of BMR Enterprises in Chicago.

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A fund raiser with niece, Lara Roberts, and nephew Allan. The dress is custom made...and perfect for a lady in her later years. So, let's celebrate 60 years of class and many, careers! The theme Mattel has chosen to celebrate with is..."You can be anything you want to be." Definitely a great message for young girls and guys! 

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