a lamp.

I found this cute lamp on one of my favorite diy blogs, curbly.  it seems really easy, fun, and cheap!  the best part is how you can make it your own by changing the color or the amount of dowels you use. happy crafting!

Materials

• Lamp and cord pendant set, such as the IKEA Hemma ($3.99)
• 10 3/16" wood dowels, 36"-length  ($.29/e; $2.90)
• 1 can spray paint ($2.95)

Total: $9.84

Tools

• Saw or utility knife
• Hot glue gun and yellow (wood) glue sticks
• Two-part epoxy, Household Goop, or E6000 glue
• Tin snips or sharp scissors (optional)

curbly has the step-by-step instructions, seems very easy and fun.