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Across the Fence:  Handmade Ceramic Christmas Tree  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 10:54:53 AM
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So how many of these are out there? I think they were pretty popular a few years back. I got mine at a charity auction.
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 11:57:23 AM
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Nancy,
I have the one that my mom made in ceramics back about 1969!! Mine's green and I need to find a couple of the little bulbs to be replaced! I treasure it!
I'll try to get a picture to post on here
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
If you rest, you rust. Helen Hayes
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 11:59:00 AM
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Thats right Brenda, there were green ones too, I forgot about that.
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 12:25:03 PM
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Ooh I just love seeing these. My grandmothers both had one that I remember from when I was younger. I am keeping my eyes open at the thrifts and different places hoping to find one for myself.
I just love the memories at this time of year. (Especially when they involve my grandparents! )
Thank you for sharing, Nancy Jo! I go over and squeeze my pretty strawberry sachet every once in a while and it smells so good and looks so pretty!! :D
hugs,
Jess
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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asnedecor
True Blue Farmgirl
1054 Posts
Anne
Portland
Or
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 2:08:13 PM
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First time I saw one was after my brother got married - his wife has a green one. I always thought they were kinda cool.
Anne in Portland, OR
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9416 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9416 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 3:56:24 PM
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My aunt has a white one she made many, many years ago in a ceramics class. I remember seeing it always in the same spot every christmas when I was a kid and would go to her house. I never see them around here.
God is good....all the time.
Denise
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 3:58:38 PM
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I had a white one when I was little. It had pink lights on it. It got lost over the years. I recently picked up a green one at a yard sale. LOVE IT!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 4:50:47 PM
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My MIL made me one for my 2nd married Christmas, with the little twinkle lights, I still have it, it is in the guest room for any overnight visitors to use as a night light. Memories................
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 04:38:10 AM
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I have a green one. My mil made it for my husband when he was a boy. She made one for each of her children. It's one of my favorite Christmas decorations!
Farm Girl #790
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 05:24:40 AM
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My mom, aunt, & grandma all had one (all shopped together all the time) I loved it. Theirs were green also. Would love to have one for myself too. I wonder if you went to a ceramic shop if they still have them to paint yourself? I havent done ceramics in years, but always loved to go see what they had.
"I have an irrepressible desire to live till I can be assured that the world is a little better for my having lived in it."
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2009 : 3:53:49 PM
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We've got two - my husband was a Junior Achievement advisor and this was one of their projects. We have a white one and a green one. Since we're moving this year and all our furniture is in the warehouse over Christmas, the green one at our farm is the only Christmas tree we're having this year!
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2009 : 4:43:34 PM
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This has been a real thorn in my side since moving 3 yrs. ago....my mom and I both made those in ceramics years ago, mom's was the shiny white, mine was "flocked" white, with pink lights....can't figure out if I sold mine, got lost moving, or is tucked away in our house on the west side somewhere, but I really can't imagine selling it....lots of sentimental value there!! Thanks for sharing this!!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 24 2009 : 8:55:49 PM
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my mom had a white one when i was little. a special friend/co-worker made a green w/flocking tree for me about 20 yrs. ago. Still love to use it.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Dec 26 2009 : 8:15:43 PM
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oh Nancy,
Those were so popular wit the little 'lite brite' type pegs in them that lit up....I have seen them in Green but it is harder then the dickens to find them....
I keep my eyes open especially at Estate sales...but have yet to get lucky...enjoy yours.
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
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Lorie Marler
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Lorie
Guymon
Ok
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 07:11:36 AM
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| My Nana use to make these she had a ceramic shop and I always loved them. I never did get one of hers before she moved away but I found mine at my Thrift store. I have a ton of the lights if anyone needs them. Maybe we could barter something small. |
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 08:22:53 AM
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I have one that my Mom gave me when I got married. She had two. They are both green. Hers is bigger than mine. I love mine so much. I do need some of the little pegs, I use to have a supply but now I only have the ones on the tree. If anyone knows where to get them please let me know. I love my tree and would love to have another one.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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Lorie Marler
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Lorie
Guymon
Ok
USA
265 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 08:38:44 AM
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| Beth I have a lot of the little peg lights if you need some. |
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khartquilt
True Blue Farmgirl
1176 Posts
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 12:51:18 PM
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My sister made one in ceramics class too!I am thinking the early 70's. It was green with painted garland and the glass lights. (I think they were glass) She gave it to my grandmother. I think my Aunt has it now.
I love them.
I think I am going to have to see if first: I can find a ceramics class. And second: see if they offer the tree to be made.
Kathy H
Farmgirl Sister #81
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world..." (anomymous)
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 2:09:32 PM
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Lorie that would be awesome. I started with three sets, pine cones, birds and butterflies. Now I barely have enough to cover the tree if I use everything. Please let me know if there is anything you would like in exchange or if you would like me to buy them. I was just looking at where you are located. I was born in Guymon, Ok. I left there when I was in sixth grade. My grandparent are buried there and my Aunt and Uncle and cousin still live there. What a small world.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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Lorie Marler
True Blue Farmgirl
265 Posts
Lorie
Guymon
Ok
USA
265 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 8:15:55 PM
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| What is really strange Beth is I grew up outside of Houston (La Porte, TX) and only moved to Guymon a few years ago. I will get them all out sometime tommorrow. I know there are different sizes and colors. I have to work but maybe I can sneak in sometime during the day and take pics for you. I am a dog groomer so maybe I groom some of your relatives dogs wouldn't that be crazy. I am sure we can come up with something to trade. I love trades they are so much fun. |
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2009 : 8:42:14 PM
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Well, if you ever run into anyone named George, Marilyn or Mike Grider they would be relatives. George and Marlyn have a schnauzer. I have a niece named Crystal Grider. My grandparents moved their in the 30's. And family has been there ever since. Do they still do Pioneer Days? I went to Academy Elementary is it still there. I moved to Baytown from Guymon and just after college dated a boy from LaPorte. His last name was VanDaventer. His parents owned a funiture store there. Let me know what you would like to trade. I am a fairly good seamstress if that helps.
Farmgirl Sister 572
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