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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 10:42:17 AM
I was visiting a new blog the other and saw the cutest lamps. This gal bought two lamps with the clear glass bases that can be filled. Then she filled them with yo yo's. The shades she recovered in coordinating fabric then handstitched yo yo's all around the bottom edge of the shade - looked like yo yo fringe. Unfortunately I can't find the link to the pictures. I'll look for it and post later.
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| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 09 2007 : 3:03:09 PM
hhmmm.. THAT sounds like another great plan.. we could do them in stages!!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 10:25:23 PM
You know how people make lamps out of quart canning jars?? I have one of those. Bet it would look cute with yo yo's in it. Not quite shabby chic but a good substitute until I can find another lamp. Now to remember where I put the lamp!
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| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 1:17:29 PM
I KNOW!! I mean.. i'm SURE we could find them Brand new..
But.. I just AIN'T going to do it!!
Not when i KNOW there are gobs of them sitting at yard sales left over from the 80's !!
We just have to find them!!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 06:56:30 AM
I haven't seen any lamps yet that would work but I'm still on the hunt. As I was doing my yo yo's for the swap I kept dreaming of the 400 or so it would take to fill a lamp!!
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Aug 08 2007 : 02:50:46 AM
Oh, these lamps are too cute...Shabby Chic with a Yo-Yo twist! 
...til next time ~ queenofdreamsz
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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| janetinva123 |
Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 09:35:07 AM
I have fallen in love with yo-yo's. I spent a lot of time yesterday cutting a bunch out. I am also keeping count on my blog of how many I can amass. Projects coming soon.
Jc
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| sunshine |
Posted - Aug 07 2007 : 09:21:32 AM
since we have been talking about yoyos a lot lately I thought I would bring this topic back up
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 5:24:18 PM
Kay!!! have you found any yet?
CAROL SUE!!!! Here!! Here is the Post!!
Only took me half a dern hour!!
But Jeeezzzz.. I DID find It!!
Priorities!! Right?
Funny.. i heard a couple calls that I missed.. & two girls around me got.. because they bypassed me.. & they rolled over to another Agent..
WOW!!! Both Horendous calls!!! Whew! Saved by a yo-yo lamp!!
& didn't have to get Screamed at because I PERSONALY screwed up someone vacation!!!! Nut Jobs! & 'what am I going to do to make them feel whole?'
What is wrong with people..? mental..!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 11:42:38 PM
Kathie -- I so love those lamps. I want two of them for my bedroom. Now off to the garage sales and thrift shops to find clear glass lamps!
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| Kathie |
Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 6:35:59 PM
Oh.. KAY!!
That is just the best thing!!
isn't it?
Jeezz..! i think of all the stupid clear glass lamps i've seen at a yard sale & thought.. "NO! What on earth would i want THAT thing for?"
& i am so kicking myself in the butt right now!!! UGHHHH!!
Now I am in search of these hideious lamps for transformations! & yes.. i know they can be bought new.. But i just can't do that.. THAT would be way to easy you know! I have to find second hand ones!!!
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 3:47:27 PM
YEAH Kay! Thank you so much for finding the blog! I LOVE this lamp!!!!!! Me, oh, my! I shall never get anything else done around here! Need to run now ladies and make some Yo Yo Soup...opps! Silly me, chicken soup!
Big Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
P.S. Thanks ladies for your inspiration as always!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 3:27:08 PM
Sunshine - you are so funny!! Locked up yo yo's - LOL!
Tina -- what a great idea. A yo yo cottage! Love your ideas!
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 9:41:52 PM
I could see something like that used in a room where you make a valance out of yo yo's to match then make edging on your bed skirt to match and on pillows on a bed and make little placemat type doilies out of yo yo's to set potted plants on..oooh the ideas are endless but you could have a really cute cottage look with yo-yo whimsy all over and then as shown small quilts on the wall. What a girly-girly look. I like the idea.
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:38:37 PM
That is so cool! She has some awesome black/white fabrics!
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:24:58 PM
You described it so well! That was exactly what I was thinking of!
Alee |
| sunshine |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:20:03 PM
cute lamp but it would drive me nuts having all those yo-yos locked up like that so I couldn't use them. I know I know they are in use but it would still drive me nuts
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:12:33 PM
Okay ladies -- I found it! It's another fabric designer named Holly Holdernam (Lakehouse Dry Goods). Just got the "H" names confused. Here's the link to the adorable lamps. Scroll up to the top, you'll see a pictue of an adorable cat, and then the lamps.
http://hollyholderman.typepad.com/holly_blog/2007/05/my_favorite_thi_2.html#trackback
And she used one of those Clover yo yo makers to do hers.
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:05:31 PM
Maybe it wasn't Heather's site??? I was sure it was in her pictures of when she went to Spring Market -- part of her display. Then there was a description how she made the lamps, how many yo yo's, etc. I look at so many sites that it's possible it was someone else's.
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| Shirley |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 11:23:43 AM
Thanks sunshine,
yes clover makes it, couldnt think of the brand.
you have certainly made bunches of yoyos. Maybe Ill try some
shirley |
| katmom |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 09:08:07 AM
luv the lamp & shade idea, using yoyos to decorate them...
I was thumbing through a recent catalog that I received & low & behold it had a deco pillow made with yoyo's, 'cept they called it a 'pinwheel' pillow...& the price was a hefty $56 for a 12x12 pillow w/ approx 48 yoyos onthe front side only....ladies, I'm thinking we have very good taste!!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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| sunshine |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 08:00:41 AM
yeah I have used one of them there are 8 differnt ones. I thought it was faster if you are using scrapes if vutting lots at once it was faster to make a stack of fabric and cut with rotary cutter. But it does have the plus of being able to hold slick fabric still. Which is cool as I have tons of old silk shirts that belonged to my Vavo that I want to make a yoyo coverlet out of for the parlor.
there is a post on my blog about it make sure to read comments too as there are tips in there too
here is the link for you
http://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/2007/05/30-mm-clover-yoyo-green-one.html
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| Shirley |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 12:07:06 AM
Has anyone used the new yoyo maker that has just come out?
And if you have is it any faster than making them by hand
shirley |
| sunshine |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 9:44:24 PM
Iread heathres site all the time and talk to her every now and again in email I have never seen a lamp on her site but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened
her is the link to her yo-yo pictures on flikr
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=yo%20yo&w=38173926%40N00
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 8:57:38 PM
I can't find the link in her blog anymore. She must has taken it out. Here's the blog link. http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/ Heather Bailey has new line of fabric called Fresh Cut. It is to die for!! Lucinda -- do you remember where you saw the lamp pictures? They are just adorable. I just love yo yo's -- for some reason I'm drawn to anything that is made from them or adorned with them.
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 7:12:10 PM
You know what would be fun? To sew a bunch of yo yo's together to make a garland and have Yo Yo Christmas tree! Kindof off topic of the lamps...
Alee |
