Use three items from the dollar store to make a designer inspired spotlight. This designer inspired piece takes minutes to make.

My house came with a media room, which we currently use as a playroom for our kids.  I’m still trying to decorate it to look like a theater, and I spotted some cool spotlight lamps in a high end catalog.  I was determined to recreate the look for less, and I think I succeeded.  My spotlight is a huge hit with my husband and kids!  Now I just have to make a few more!  I found all the items I needed at the Dollar Tree.

If you like this project you will love my other Dollar Store Craft tutorials!  

DIY-Spotlight

 

Supplies Needed to make a Designer Inspired Spotlight: (all items were found at Dollar Tree)

  • Camera Tripod
  • Pencil Basket
  • LED Push Light
  • Paper
  • Glue

To make your own designer spotlight from dollar store items:

Studio-Lamp-Tutorial

Step one:  Cut a piece of paper to place inside the pencil basket.  This will help focus the light.  I traced the outside of the basket on some silver colored card stock to make this part of the project.

Step two:  Push the LED light into the pencil basket.  Mine was too big to reach the bottom of the basket, but I pressed it in until it was stuck.  It stays in there firmly.

Step three:  Glue the basket to the tripod.  I used E-6000 initially but it wasn’t strong enough, so I used Aleene’s Jewelry and Metal Glue.  It worked perfectly.  You can use a bit of hot glue to help hold it in place while the super glue dries.

Use three items from the dollar store to make a designer inspired spotlight. This designer inspired piece takes minutes to make.

To use the spotlight, just push on the LED light to turn it on.  Because it’s on a tripod, the spotlight can be adjusted.  This would make a cute table side or bedside light.  It’s modern and stylish, but without the hefty price tag!

Use three items from the dollar store to make a designer inspired spotlight. This designer inspired piece takes minutes to make.
Looking for more dollar store lamp inspiration?  Check out my light made from dollar store foam coreboard!

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