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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17385 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 3:08:46 PM
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Awhile back I spotted a cute light fixture in an upscale boutique.. , so, not one to walk away from a challenge… I could not resist…
I found a lampshade for $3 and a package of twinkling lites for $2,, gotta luv Thrift stores!
I also found a Hawaii shirt which will be repurposed into an apron at another time.
Well about an hour later and a dozen cloth pins… TaDa!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6005 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6005 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 4:17:56 PM
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Great finds! Love the lamp!!
Connie Sue |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17385 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17385 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 4:53:08 PM
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Connie, hard as I tried, I just could not get a good photo or how cool it really looks..
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2522 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 5:14:40 PM
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Maybe a picture in the dark would show it good
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3450 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3450 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 7:01:00 PM
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What a fun project! I can't wait to see your apron. I used a shirt of my grandpa's after he passed and made it into an apron for myself. I think they're a cute style of apron.
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6005 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6005 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 7:33:59 PM
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Good idea Judith! Turn off all the lights Grace!LOL!
Oh Heather, that is so special. My Grandpa raised me. My Aunt Anita may have some of his flannel shirts.
Connie
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7261 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7261 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2025 : 8:37:50 PM
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Our busy little bee Grace. You do stay busy. Love the shade, I made one as well.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4483 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4483 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2025 : 04:42:54 AM
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Craft on Grace! Looks great.
Farming in WI
Michele
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7796 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7796 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2025 : 3:12:24 PM
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Grace, that turned out great! I bet it looks so neat when all the lights are out except for it. Where are you going to put it?
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17385 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17385 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 09:31:34 AM
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I tried to get the photo of my twinkling lights but even in steady on mode the photos just didn’t come out clear.. oh well!
Raining still so I will wait until tomorrow to hang this up on the patio..
I can hardly wait until Autumn, when we sit out in the evenings, mug of Irish coffee, twinkling lights and the (smokeless) fire pit keeping us toasty.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17385 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17385 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 09:38:32 AM
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I am thinking about doing a scrappy ribbon theme on the 2nd lamp shade.
If I recall, Maryjane did one years ago and showcased it in her magazine,, around 2012-13…
Now to dig through my fabric scraps..
If I recall, I will need to cut up a gazillion 1x3” strips .. perfect project to do while watching reruns of ‘Perry Mason’..
:>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Aug 16 2025 09:40:14 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7261 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7261 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 10:22:50 AM
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It is so pretty in the dark too. I know it will look great on your patio Grace.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6005 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6005 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 10:41:04 AM
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Grace!! Perfect! For Fall nights outside! I remember that scrapy lampshade, that will be awesome!
I love lamps! I have a
A lamp love! LoL! I hate dark rooms, growing up in the early 1960's we had very few lamps!only ceiling lights.
I have 10 lamps in my living room. 5 in my dining room. 2 on my kitchen counters, 8 in my bedroom. Only 1 in the Bathroom on a shelf. Some are floor lamps to read by, 2 are on my fireplace mantle. 6 are up high on top of vintage cabinets so I can see my collections.
My family knows I am a nerd LOL!so they are used to it now!
Connie Sue
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17385 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17385 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2025 : 12:18:09 PM
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OH Connie Sue,, rotflmbo!
In our house dad was a stickler for NO lights on in a room unless absolutely necessary!
And heaven forbid you walk out of a room for 10seconds leaving a light on!!! I can still hear him... "Grace Gertrud".. you know when your parents use both your 1st and middle name,, you are in trouble!! lol!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7796 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7796 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 10:39:13 AM
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Grace, I love that! It looks beautiful. That will be so fun out on the patio.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6005 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6005 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 11:04:16 AM
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OH Grace! It was the same at my house! When your middle name was used.... it was serious!! I sure would love to trade my light Bill for my Grandparents!! LOL!
It's why I never used my middle name until I met Wanda Sue and thought how pretty was her name.
Connie Sue |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1582 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 12:15:34 PM
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Yep, “Wanda Sue” always meant trouble! Then I joined MJF, and decided to embrace it, because if it’s good enough for Mary Jane then it’s good enough for me, and now you Connie Sue!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7261 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7261 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2025 : 2:00:41 PM
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I can commiserate with all of you. When I was called “Debra Lynn” I knew I was in trouble, to this day I do not like being called my given name. Debbie is just fine for me:-)
But, I love Wanda Sue and Connie Sue so Southern and pretty and Grace Gertrude is a beautiful name as well.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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