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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Aug 26 2009 : 6:16:30 PM
What can you make with yo-yo's?
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| quiltin mama |
Posted - Sep 20 2009 : 10:09:49 AM
Every year I make yo-yo tree garland to hang on a Christmas tree. I sell them in my Etsy shop and they seem to be a hit. They give the tree a cute, country, handmade look! :)
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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Sep 19 2009 : 5:44:38 PM
Peg great idea for my ladies in ladies bible study(another Christmas idea)
thanks
farmgirl #462
Deb
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| Peg Graham |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 05:18:54 AM
I stitch lace trim yoyos and stitch them in the middle of a fabric yoyo, then sew a button in the middle and a safty pin to the back and they are yoyo buttons. Cute for gifts. Very Vintage looking.
miles of smiles~
Peg
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| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 5:30:43 PM
oh believe me, i will- whenever i get around to it, lol
Connie
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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Sep 12 2009 : 5:25:43 PM
Connie please take a picture of you doll when your done. Would love to see the out come.
Does anyone else have more ideas on project for yo-yo's?
Farmgirl #462
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| naturemaiden |
Posted - Sep 11 2009 : 1:32:08 PM
i made a bucket full of yo-yos, and wanted to make a doll, but havent yet...thanks for all the ideas!
Connie
www.NatureMaiden.com -Handcrafted Bath & Body Products that I make myself- including soaps, salves, lotion bars, lip balms, natural deodorants, body sprays, hydrosols, salt scrubs, and MUCH more!
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 4:20:05 PM
lol someday! or I'll hang it up like this!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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Just like you don't hoist your sails to move the boat, but to put yourself within
reach of the wind.
Hoist, baby, hoist, baby, 1, 2, 3, 4 -
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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Sep 10 2009 : 12:01:14 PM
Linda good try. are you going to finish it?
farmgirl #462
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 4:01:28 PM
This is what I started when trying to make a quilt...I can't find the squared side though...lol
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 12:40:31 PM
Beautiful aprons Grace.
I had a friend that made garlands for her Christmas tree with yoyos. I have yet to make one but when I do that is one of my plans :)
Years ago I had a vest that I found at the Thrift Store with yoyos on the front. I loved that vest, so much it had to get tossed :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Aug 30 2009 : 12:17:46 PM
Grace I love you apron out of burlap. how cute is that. thank you for sharing it.
I think thats what i'll make for christmas gifts is aprons...thanks for the idea!
farmgirl #462
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| katmom |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 5:33:35 PM
ok, if ya take a peek at my Katmom4 blog,,,you'll see my latest Burlap & yoyo's apron....
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 09:21:07 AM
You ladies are making me so...excited to do up yo-yo's. You all have great ideas for christmas gifts.
Thanks so..much
farmgirl #462
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 29 2009 : 06:43:12 AM
I love the Christmas tree idea!
I have seen them put on a wreath shape for Christmas. Either on a wire shape or grapevine wreath.... I think they would look good just sewn in a donut shape and backing on it just for firmness (plastic canvas?).
oops! I think I just gave myself a new project to start! LOL
Can somebody design a Thanksgiving turkey with yoyos? Perhaps the feathers?
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 8:24:59 PM
see how addicting yoyos can be!!!!!!!!!! they are like potato chips,,ya just can't eat one! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 8:11:01 PM
One year I made a christmas tree out of small and medium green yo-yo's. I just attached them to a styrofoam tree. Made a large one for the tree skirt. And decorated it with small handmade ornaments. So cute for a table centerpiece. I gave several away as gifts. They loved it.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
| sunflowercritters |
Posted - Aug 28 2009 : 6:07:14 PM
Hi ladies thank you so...much for great ideas..one thing i made with yo-yos was christmas cards. made my yo-yos into snowman. it was cute.
Grace-Love the trailer..you did a great job fixing it up. nice...
Farmgirls please post some pictures of your yo-yos ideas/crafts. I'm a visual person. I'm so..excited to do some up and i got my daughter into it as well. we found a heart shape yo-yo maker. is it cute...
thank you
farmgirl #462 
Worry ends Where Faith in God begins. |
| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 4:24:53 PM
Debra I was thinking the same thing until about 2 weeks ago. I was in Hobby Lobby and came across a book on yo-yo's they had some really neat things to make. Purses, vest, some really darling little girls dresses. I was kind of amazed at all the things you can do with them.
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 09:23:49 AM
I have a nomination...or she already the winner!
Grace the YOYO QUEEN!
LOL
ya make so many things with them!!
Linda in Scranton, PA
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 09:14:42 AM
hahaha Grace,,,don't worry, I toooo am amped on coffee this AM....
I use an old CD as my templet to make my standard size yoyos but I do have the flower templet(which I am not crazy about) and I have the heart shaped on (which I do like).
I also make yoyo pin's by stacking 2(lrg & sm) yoyos and adding a ribbon & button on top.
I keep a jar full of yoyos so when I need a yoyo real quick for a project I am working on I don't have to stop and make one. I also have a little tupperware type container with pre-cut fabric circles, needle, thead & scissors stashed so I can take it with me & stitch when I have some down time or the hubby & I are traveleing.
Yep Linda, It was me that mentioned to just ever so slightly add fiber fill to the yoyos to make it a bit pouffy,,,I made 2 lil Christmas yoyo trees last year,,,using 7 yoyos in graduated size, the bottom being the largest & the smallest being the top. lightly stuffed them then I used my glue gun and stacked & glued them & then I decorated the lil tree w/mini deco I bought @ Micheals Crafts store. I attached a satin ribbon & bow at the top & hung the 2 lil trees on my Christmas tree.
Well speaking of YoYo's...
I gotta GoGo...garden needs watering, house needs vacuuming & pickles need pickleing! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 08:21:27 AM
The TV Show Nancy's Notions had a three part series on Yo Yo's and the new way to use them. There is even a book that you can order. I might suggest going to the library = there are several new books out that have yo yo's usage in them. I think it is always funny when old things are new again. I have not used the new "Makers" I still you templets, jar lids, cups or what ever is around - get it a round! O.K. too much coffee for Grace this morning...
Good luck
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 02:29:45 AM
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 02:28:16 AM
this was put on an apron.
Also, Maryjane puts a button in the middle...she wears them like a pin on her jean jackets. Also can be done with 2 layers of yoyos...one larger than the other. They all look like flowers
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 02:24:13 AM
I have heard of lightly stuffing yoyos to form the arms and legs of toy clowns..
was that you Katmom?
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Aug 27 2009 : 02:22:49 AM
I made a big pinkeep out of a big yoyo (about plate size) then stuffed it with rice and fabric. Then sewed a little yoyo on top and bottom to cover the hole. It worked out great. A pic is on the pinkeep topic.
Linda in Scranton, PA
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world!"
author unknown...very old saying |
