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Monday, December 1, 2014

Christmas Lampshade Mobile



I was shopping at the Goodwill 
when I came across this adorable 
little dark red satin lampshade.

 I just knew that I had to make something 
out of it.

So, I purchased a few ornaments 
at the Dollar Store and at Walmart.

And the fun began  . . .
I had this fuzzy white yarn in my stash.


I used my handy dandy hot glue gun
and started gluing and tying on ornaments.




I'll hang it in the house
when I start my Christmas decorating,
but for now it is hanging in my Art Barn.

I'm beginning to get in the Christmas  spirit:)

How about you?

Have a Happy Day.
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)

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  1. Art and SandDecember 1, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I love your lampshade - red satin - do you think it came from a bordello? Just kidding.

    I love when you say Art Barn. I just told Steve what I want for Christmas - a house. A little garden house to hold all my decorating pieces that aren't in use. I hope I get it.

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    1. ConnieDecember 1, 2014 at 4:49 PM

      Hi Carol, I hope that you get it, too. After all you have been a very good girl this year, right?

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  2. Debby RayDecember 1, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    This is adorable! I love red lampshades...I have several on different lamps in the house. I see they also make adorable Christmas decor!

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    1. ConnieDecember 1, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      Hi Debby, thank you . . . it was fun to make. Now, I need to find a place in the house to hang it:)

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  3. LorrieDecember 1, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    That's a very whimsical lampshade mobile. Love the colour.

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  4. Ann ThompsonDecember 1, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    What a fun project. I love it. I haven't quite found my Christmas spirit yet. I'm sure it's in a box around here somewhere....lol

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    1. ConnieDecember 1, 2014 at 4:52 PM

      I'm sure when you start opening up your Christmas decorations . . . you will find it . . . maybe under the mistletoe :)

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  5. Astrid MacleanDecember 1, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    This is so pretty, what a lovely decoration, love it!

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    1. ConnieDecember 1, 2014 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you so much and thank you for visiting my blog. I love company :)

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  6. allisamazingDecember 1, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    That is so cute!

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  7. TeteDecember 1, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    That is so cute. We have all the decorating done and working on a toy drive...yes, we have been in elf mode since October here. Ready for a rest soon.

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    1. ConnieDecember 2, 2014 at 6:55 AM

      Oh my! I hope that you will be finished soon and have time to kick back and enjoy :)
      Thanks so much for stopping by . . . I love getting company and reading comments.

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  8. annieDecember 1, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Very cute!
    Love the birds!
    My Mama would have loved this!

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  9. LynnDecember 1, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    wow, what a fun project. Thanks for the blog visit and your sweet comments. I hope you show more pics of your bungalow sometime. I love seeing others.

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    1. ConnieDecember 2, 2014 at 6:59 AM

      Hello Lynn, thanks for stopping by and do come again. Our little bungalow has been in constant repair. If you go back to my spring posts all through fall you will see many changes. We still have things to do, but now have it at a very comfortable stage and loving it :)

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  10. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comDecember 2, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Hi Connie,
    very inventive christmas decoration.
    I will be starting at the end of the week.
    I don't understand the stores, when they start putting up christmas trees and gifts in the shops in October.
    happy week
    val xx

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    1. ConnieDecember 2, 2014 at 7:06 AM

      Hello Val, I totally agree with you. It is way to soon. They started around here before Halloween and they have a way of bypassing Thanksgiving and pulling up more Christmas. Then by the middle of January when all the after Christmas sales are over . . . we'll be able to shop for a summer swimsuit. In July when it's hot outside, the swimwear is gone and it's time to shop for back to school. What is the rush?

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  11. SandiDecember 2, 2014 at 3:09 AM

    Great idea. Crafting is a superpower, if you ask me!

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    1. ConnieDecember 2, 2014 at 7:07 AM

      Hi Sandi I am happy that you like this little project :)

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  12. KerinDecember 2, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    You are so creative.
    I just know your home will decorated in the cutest way for Christmas :)

    K.

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    1. ConnieDecember 2, 2014 at 7:11 AM

      Hi Kerin, It will be fun decorating it, but I don't go over board. Just a tree and the mantel . . . well maybe something in the kitchen window and a wreath on the door. My Steve is working on building one of those white wooden Nativities to stand up in the yard. He wanted it done by now and up right after Thanksgiving, but running a little bit behind :)

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  13. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseDecember 3, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    OH I wish I had an art barn! I am amazed at your creativity! I would have never thought to make a mobile out of a lampshade. It turned out so pretty! I look forward to seeing all of your Christmas decor. Have fun decorating!

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    1. ConnieDecember 3, 2014 at 8:54 AM

      Hi Sherry, well I have certainly been having fun seeing all of the lovely ornaments that you have been making. You have been a huge part of motivating me into the Christmas decorating mood that I'm in :) Thank you.

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  14. PatriciaDecember 3, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    You come up with some wonderful ideas Connie. I'd never have thought of it. You have such imagination and I love seeing all your crafty makes. P x

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  15. NannaDecember 3, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    what a cute little transformation! wishing you a very merry christmas !

    Helen

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    1. ConnieDecember 4, 2014 at 10:08 AM

      A girl just has to keep busy . . . this was fun :)

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  16. FranDecember 3, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    So pretty and like Sherry above I cannot wait yo see all your Christmas decorations. This year is going to be a very quiet one for us, so I probably won't even bother with decorations :( xxx

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    1. ConnieDecember 4, 2014 at 10:10 AM

      I think that it is going to be quiet for us too . . . but Steve loves Christmas decorations. As long as the house is decorated and there are cookies in the oven, he's a happy camper :)

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  17. Bee LadyDecember 5, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Ugh! Just passed up the perfect lamp shade at Goodwill.....adorable !

    Cindy Bee

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    1. ConnieDecember 9, 2014 at 2:39 PM

      Hi Cindy, You never know what you might find at the Goodwill. Sometimes all I see is junk and sometimes all I see is diamonds :)

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  18. Patricia @ 9th and DenverDecember 5, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    So cute! you see the cutest ideas when you look at things!
    I'm with Carol up at the top... (artandsand) I like when you say Art Barn!

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    1. ConnieDecember 9, 2014 at 2:41 PM

      Hi Patricia, you know my Steve started calling it that and it stuck . . . I kind of like it, too :)

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  19. Dreaming of VintageDecember 10, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    So pretty Connie! Love the birds!

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    1. ConnieDecember 10, 2014 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you . . . this was a fun little project. Thank you for following my blog, too. I'm doing my happy dance :)

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