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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 10:42:17 AM
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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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Edited by - therusticcottage on Jun 07 2007 8:15:10 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 10:54:42 AM
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| OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...........I am going to try it, sounds like great fun. I think I know just the person to make one for...jess |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 11:09:11 AM
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That sounds like such a great idea! Or you could sew yo-yos all over the lamp (if it fit with your decor) You could even glue yo yos on the outside of a lamp. Yo Yos seem so fun to decorate with! I need to jump on the bandwagon!
Alee |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 3:07:50 PM
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Oh Kay! The lamp sounds just darling! Hope you can find the blog and share! I carry a little sack with, pre-cut yo yo's, thread, needle and a small pair of scissors where ever I go! Just today sat in the doctors office and sewed yo yo's until I was called in! I add them to everything and a lamp sounds just darling!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever!" |
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thehouseminder
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 4:35:31 PM
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Hi Kay, I saw this same post! Nothing in the house has been the same since. First I covered lampshades I bought for two thrifted "hobnail" style milkglass lamps. Then I covered a photo album. Then I spied and ugly totebag.....
Beware, it can get out of hand!
Lucinda
When we were young, there were moments of such perfectly crystallized happiness that we stood stock still and silently promised ourselves that we would remember them always. And we did. --Holly J. Burkhalter , "Four Midwestern Sisters' Christmas Book"
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JeannieC
Farmgirl in Training
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Jeanne
Wylie
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 5:40:27 PM
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That is a great idea! I have a feeling I'm going to find lots of uses for the yo-yo's I've been making too, LOL !
Hugs..
Jeannie
~ Jeannie and Jim's Little Country Acre ~ http://countrygranny.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 7:12:10 PM
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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 |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 8:57:38 PM
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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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Edited by - therusticcottage on Jun 06 2007 8:59:25 PM |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 12:07:06 AM
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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 |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 08:00:41 AM
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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
my bloghttp://sunshinescreations.vintagethreads.com/
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Edited by - sunshine on Jun 07 2007 08:01:51 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 09:08:07 AM
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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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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 11:23:43 AM
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Thanks sunshine,
yes clover makes it, couldnt think of the brand.
you have certainly made bunches of yoyos. Maybe Ill try some
shirley |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:05:31 PM
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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.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 8:24:58 PM
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You described it so well! That was exactly what I was thinking of!
Alee |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2007 : 9:41:52 PM
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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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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 3:47:27 PM
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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!
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever!" |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2007 : 6:35:59 PM
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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!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 5:24:18 PM
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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..!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Yo Yo Lamp -- Updated - Found The Link! |
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Yo Yo Lamp -- Updated - Found The Link!
