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Jul 15, 2023

DIY whizz shares how to jazz up cheap lamps into fancy side tables for practically nothing

THERE'S nothing quite like the self-satisfaction of finishing a DIY project and being chuffed with the final results. But one savvy woman has totally divided opinion after revealing how she created a

THERE'S nothing quite like the self-satisfaction of finishing a DIY project and being chuffed with the final results.

But one savvy woman has totally divided opinion after revealing how she created a unique side table using using two lampshades and a belt she nabbed from a thrift store.

In the clip shared to TikTok (@hometalk), the DIY whizz shared her top tips and begins: "Grab two lampshades and a belt from a thrift store.

"Glue the lampshades together with E6000 and tie the insides together."

She then goes onto say you need to glue the belt on the centre and grab a wood round (a circle-shaped piece of wood used in crafting and furniture making).

"Paint the sides and add some peel and stick wallpaper," she continues

"Pop it on top and you just made the coolest side table."

The video has since gone viral, racking up a whopping 539k views and several comments - with very mixed responses.

Many weren't impressed with the DIY side table and were all too quick to share their reasons why.

"No, wouldn't hold anything and not the most eye pleasing," wrote one.

A second commented: "It’s giving… 5 minute crafts."

A third noted: "Hard pass."

Meanwhile, a fourth quipped: "It looks like the one dress everyone wore in 2005."

Another noted: "Absolutely not."

And one more added: "Dust collector."

Elsewhere, others commended the DIY whizz, with some even rushing to recreate the unique side table themselves.

"Awesome," praised one social media used.

A further agreed: "Love it!"

And another chimed in: "Beautiful you would put a lightweight lamp and maybe a small knick-knack."