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IKEA hack! How to transform a wall lamp into a Super Mario Bros star!

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My son loves everything video game related. When he was little, I had a “stars and moon” theme going on in his bedroom. So, instead of getting rid of the IKEA  star wall lamps, I decided to transform them!

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What you’ll need:

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How to make the Super Mario Bros Star

Remove the star from the back (where the light bulb is). On paper journal, lay down the star. Spray as many coats as necessary to hide the blue (for me, it was 3 coats). Don’t forget to let the paint dry between each coat. You should do this ideally outside or in a well-vented area.

You don’t even need to paint the back of the star.

How to make a Super Mario Bros Star, Bedroom light, Super Mario bros themed bedroom, DIY Mario Bros bedroom for boys, Mario brothers bedroom ideas, gamer's bedroom, Super Mario bros themed baby nursery #mariobros #gamer #boysbedroom #diy

Using a small paintbrush, paint eyes with black and white acrylic paint, taking the time to let the paint dry between the black and the white.

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And voilà! Simple and cheap! Can you ask for anything better?

As you can see, it makes really great nightlights. And since the bulbs are LED, they don’t get hot so no need to worry about fumes from the spray paint.

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If you want other Mario Bros bedroom decorations, check out this post about Super Mario Bros wall art.

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Here’s some other Super Mario Bros bedroom decor I found :

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Make these Mario Star lights. They are really easy and fast to do. The Super Mario bros star light can be use as cool night light for your kids #diy #easy #affordable #supermariobros #mariostar

Sherri

Thursday 25th of January 2018

Did you paint the inside as well?

Natalie

Thursday 25th of January 2018

Hi Sherri! No, I didn't! :)

Amber Harrop

Tuesday 5th of September 2017

These are so cool for a Super Mario Fan Natalie

Natalie

Wednesday 6th of September 2017

Thanks Amber!

Leanna | Faeries and Fauna

Sunday 3rd of September 2017

This is perfect for a little boys room. Really thoughtful and well done.

Natalie

Monday 4th of September 2017

Thank you, Leanna!

Julie

Friday 1st of September 2017

Such a cute idea. My boys had these lights when they were small (they are very big now!) and would have loved this.

Natalie

Monday 4th of September 2017

Thanks Julie!

shamene

Sunday 27th of August 2017

I love this idea. my son loves Mario. thanks! pinned

Natalie

Monday 4th of September 2017

A lot of boys love Mario! Thanks for pinning!

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