Saturday, February 26, 2011

Yo-Yo Shamrock Ornaments

Hi everyone! Tonight I'm joining Chari for Sunday Favorites with what was my 3rd post of all time! I started blogging last March and joined Kathleen's St. Patrick's Day Yearly Blog Crawl:@)
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I'm happy to be joining Cuisine Kathleen for her blog crawl! (While I've been on my share of pub crawls... this is a first!)

I'm sharing ornaments I made for my feather tree, they started out as yo-yo's 
and I shaped them into shamrocks.
Updated-I've been asked how to make them: I started with a round yo-yo and just ran string up through the center, looped it around the outer edge and back into the center, then pulled it a little snug. I did that in three spots to make the three petals of the clover. Once you do it you'll see:@)

It's a good use for scraps of material and they look great on the tree!
Have a happy day!

I'm also joining:
Seasonal Sunday
Sundae Scoop
Sunday Showcase
Masterpiece Monday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
St. Patrick's Day Party
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43 comments:

  1. AngelaFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    So cute! Great work.

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  2. NancyFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Well, those are just too cute! Well done! :)

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  3. AlisonFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I'm crazy for yo-yos and these have got to be the cutest yo-yos I've ever seen!!!!

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  4. The TablescaperFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    These are so neat. I really like them. They could easily be napkin rings or coaster or ...? They will be PERFECT for Kathleen's crawl. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Those are too cute! I'm always amazed at what other people "see" and create out of those yo-yos. Holly said to thank you for visiting her blog post today! Hope you are having a great weekend!

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  6. sweet violetsFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Tooooo cute, and so creative!!! ...cleo

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Those are the cutest yo yo's ever!!! Beautiful!!! Hello!! I found your blog through Diann at the The Thrifty Groove and I'm so glad I did!!! Love your blog and I am your newest follower!!! I hope you'll pop over for visit soon!! Happy Sunday to you!!! ;)

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  8. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Lynn,
    These are so cute, love them.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. Muffy's MarksFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Adorable, I love them.

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  10. MaggieFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    These are excellent, but can someone tell this English lass what a yo yo is, please?

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  11. LeslieFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    they are super cute. I guess I should find my saint patty's decorations.

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  12. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    What a great idea! You could even wear them as a little touch of green on St Paddy's day! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  13. LynnFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Maggie! I just e-mailed you a "how to" article on yo-yo's:@)

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  14. Sunny Simple LifeFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Oh these are so cute!

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  15. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    These are really cute! It's fun to go back and look at our beginning posts!

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  16. DiannFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    These are so cute! now, how did you shape them into shamrocks and they held their shape?

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  17. DonnieFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Those are so cute I might have to borrow your idea. Have a great Sunday..

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  18. Mary BergfeldFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Your ornaments are lovely. They are perfect for St.Patrick's Day. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  19. KathleenFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love those L! You are very talented. I can see those as a napkin ring too!
    Thanks for the party mention, too!

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  20. Blondie's JournalFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Great idea, Lynn!! I love them!

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. Denise MarieFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    how terrific!!

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  22. Johanna GehrleinFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Hello Lynn,
    this shamrocks are cute. Love that mix of patterns.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  23. LaFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love these, Lynn! You know how much I love this holiday and these are fantastic. I need to think of what I am going to post for the blog crawl.

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  24. SarahFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Clever, Lynn. Fun mix of fabrics! ~ Sarah

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  25. bjFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    These are just as cute as can be. You, my dear heart, are very talented..in many ways. A stained glass maker, you sew, you cook...and mighty good, I might add..you seem to be a Jack(y) of all Trades. :)))

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  26. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Great idea, they are so cute! Perfect for Kathleen's party!

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  27. xinexFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    How clever! They're perfect for St. Patrick....Christine

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  28. NanEFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    those are so cute! TFS

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  29. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    You're ready for St. Patrick's I see. I love them, how did you make them, such talent. Come visit, I'll be delighted to have you.
    XOXO
    FABBY

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  30. SueFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I really have to start thinking of St. Pats as more of a holiday. I pretty much ignore this one. Your shamrocks are darling!

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  31. MarlisFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    OOh how cute. I know i could whip these up in time.. They are adorable. would make cute pins too. Omg.. thanks soooo much for sharing.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Very clever to give the yoyo a new shape. Yoyos are also the inspiration for my necklaces. It's amazing all the ways they can be adapted.

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  33. JessaFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    These are adorable! What a great 3rd post. I am inspired!!

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  34. Sweet Bee CottageFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Those are wicked cute and clever!

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  35. Carol at SerendipityFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Very, very cute. I have to start thinking about shamrocks. Just finished picking up hearts!

    Carol

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  36. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Hi Lynn...

    Welcome to the Sunday Favorites repost party, my friend! I'm just tickled to have you join in with the fun! What a great post to reshare with us! I love your shamrock "yoyo's"...what a great idea! As popular as these tiny little yoyo's are...I don't think that I've ever made one myself...although I have seen them made. What a fun and neat craft idea for St. Patricks Day!

    Have a wonderful week, dear lady! Sure hope that you'll join in with the Sunday Favorites party again!

    Chari @Happy To Design

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  37. Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for Grandparents and CaregiversFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Oh how cute! I'm doing a St Patricks Day blog round up for any and all GREEN blog party and shamrock fun and I will definitely have to include this in the links. They are so cute! :) And I LOVED that cute little chicky by your cute country kitchen ceramic rooster! Very adorable - you should be sure to share that for Barb's "Show Me Your Roosters" blog party this summer. Very adorable combo. :)

    I also wanted to say thank you again for the great cupcake corer and all the other delightful goodies that arrived to put a HUGE smile on this Sandwich Generation granny nanny face. What a treat! Perfect for whipping up surprise cupcakes with the grandkids! Thank you so much. :) Have a blessed week!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Hello! I just stumbled onto your blog. I love your shamrocks! Very Cute! Mind if I borrow your idea? Have a great day!

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  39. KatherineFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Love these! Found you at the Holiday Haven party!

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  40. JennyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    WAIT! I love these. AND I think I have some green yoyo's in a box!

    What an adorable idea!

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  41. Savannah GrannyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    These are sooooo cute. What a clever idea making shamrocks from yoyo's. You a one creative girl. Love it. Ginger

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  42. MaryMarch 4, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Hi, I just wanted to tell you that I featured your Shamrocks on my "Top Ten Fav Picks" at Boogieboard Cottage. Thank you so much for sharing this. Have a great weekend! Mary :O)

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  43. ChristieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love your shamrocks...those are so cute :)
    Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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