What is a Tramp Lamp?
Tramp Lamps are one of a kind hand made lamps crafted out of Vintage and Modern women’s clothing. Each lamp is unique and is ready to hang in any home with any décor. The garment is made stiff with a handcrafted non-flammable water based solution. Each lamp comes with a 6-foot click switch cord, a small 25-watt frosted globe bulb and a matching padded hanger. These lamps are to be hung from their hanger at all times. Where you decide to hang your Tramp Lamp is totally up to you. Be creative and let us know if you discover a great new way to display you lamp!
Tramp Lamps are for Indoor Use Only. They are sturdy and hard like any store bought lampshade, however, they are delicate hand made works of art - not factory produced. 25 watts is the recommended wattage for each lamp, but you are free to experiment with other bulb types- we only guarantee the safety of each lamp when used with the 25-watt bulb provided and kept indoors at normal temperatures (do not leave your new lamp inside a hot car). We have never had a lamp returned due to loss of shape, overheating, or other defects of this nature. We want you to love them as much as we do. We will do what we can to make sure you are totally stoked to own one of our creations.
How did Tramp Lamps begin?
In 2003, I decided to experiment with making lamps as a way to create something unique. When I made my first lamp out of a vintage garment, friends and family went nuts for it. It quickly became clear to me that this was worth developing as a business.
After doing a lot of research, I found nothing like it had ever been crafted before. I decided to pursue the concept and take my creations to the World Wide Web. Tramp Lamps had an immediate success on the Internet and nearly 100,000 people visited this very web site within the first 3 weeks of its launch in the fall of 2003. Phone calls from the media began to pour in requesting interviews and press releases. It was overwhelming, surreal and exciting for me. The idea of starting my own business was intimidating and unknown territory for me, but I had to give it a try.
The reality of having invented a purely original form of lighting has been a constant inspiration to my creative processes over the last 5 years. I do not take what I do for granted. Since 2003, I have made over 600 lamps and I am always producing new ones. I have no intention of stopping this business any time soon. Its a fun job that I truly love.
If you would like to be notified when new lamps go up on the site, E-Mail Me: Kelly@tramplamps.com
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Kelly Who?
I'm Kelly Kerrigan! I am a Nashville Native who graduated with a degree in Theater & Art in 1996 from Austin Peay State University. Since then, I have filmed a few spots for shows on HGTV displaying crafty ideas and painting techniques. I have worked in lots of different places over the years, such as music stores in malls, art supply stores, scenic design companies & art galleries. Check out my Blog to see some of my latest Paintings and mixed media creations. kellykerrigan.blogspot.com
I am now a full time self employed artist spending my days making lamps and painting in my Nashville home studio. For 12 years, I lived with my Husband, Soul Mate and best Friend Paul Kerrigan. In August 2010, we found out he had a terribly rare and fast moving cancer. Despite the best efforts made by his doctors, He passed away in December 2010. Cancer also took my mother away from me 5 days before we found out that Paul was sick as well. 2010 was not a good year for us, but the life I had with Paul has made me the person and artist I am today.
In 2008, Paul & I had our son, Milo Sparks. He is such a beautiful little boy who looks just like Paul and will always be a wonderful reminder to me of his father. Together, Milo and I carry on Paul's memory. He was a talented musician, graphic artist & web designer. His web site is www.meepcamp.com , which I will leave up for all of you to see. I miss him so much, but have no doubt he will inspire me as a Mother and an Artist for the rest of my life.
Photo Taken in October 2010 By Milo. |
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