Japanese china can be very translucent, delicate, fragile ...
Please join Beverly, our wonderful Pink Saturday hostess
@ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ & all the
other fabulous ladies.
I so love the vintage teacup sets of all vintage china ...
but what-to-do when the saucer is broken ...
(another day I'll show you what we do with the saucer
that isn't broken)
We decided to 'take the chance' of making them into
lamps ... & I was so pleased. We had national
magazine coverage several years ago when we created
this 'light bulb' beauty ...
This one I so love because of the cascading
sizes we used to create a gorgeous 15 1/2" boudoir lamp
One of the teacups is a Nippon beauty ...
I thought the marriage of designs as both elegant
& sweet ...
The shapes complimenting one another. Soon we will be adding these beauties to our website for purchase.
www.blushingroseboutique.com
Have a beautiful weekend ...
A gentle kind love can melt a heart & move a mountain.
(c) Marydon Ford
Marydon, the lamp is just stunning and the patterns and shapes of the teacups are gorgeous. Such a wonderful creative idea. Love it. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThis is a really fun idea. Last fall I saw a couple chandis done with tea cups. They were wonderful, too. The possibilities are endless with all the different designs in tea cups.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Oh...that is just gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lamp!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon! Oh I love this little lamp!! The tea cups are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
HELLO MARYDON~THESE TEACUP LAMPS SURE ARE SWEET AND JUST BEAUTIFUL :)SUCH A WONDERFUL WAY TO RECYCLE!!!
ReplyDeleteXO~MARI
My goodness Marydon! Here all this time you were a celebrity and I didn't know! lol Pretty lamp!
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been MIA a lot lately. Too many irons in the fire!
hugs~
PS Kiddos are doing great ! Yay!
Wow how unusual! I've seen a lamp with a teapot but never with the cups. Hope you are staying warm.
ReplyDeleteMarydon, That is stunning and very creative, I love the idea! I love the lamp!! Hugs and have a great weekend! Marilou
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lamp you created !! It's amazing everything I've seen teacups turned into .. I also LoVe the delicate pieces if china, with painted pretty roses .. What an heirloom you have made .. PerFeCtion from you as always .. Hoping you are 100% now, and feeling like your wonderful ole' self .. It's actually near 80 here today, and I'm loving life .. Nothing like feeling warmth from the sun .. have a happy day sweet one ~
HuGs ~TeA~ xo
I am always so amazed at peoples imaginiation. The teacups are precious.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sue
P.S. I am back!!!
Thanks for your sweet comment, honey. What a kind, gracious and sweet lady you are. Plus you make gorgeous lamps! Not much going on here today. Raining and foggy.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Its a beautiful lamp...thanks for sharing Marydon..blessings on your weekend...Shelley
ReplyDeleteCool - love this idea. We always have mismatched pieces of china don't we?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Leann
What a very lovely idea, Marydon. Teacups are so versatile and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBecky
Oh what a beautiful lamp! I love it! Enjoy your evening! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lamp. I can't believe you made it. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVery cute--I've seen alot of things done with teacups but not this.
ReplyDeleteMelinda
Well, I'll be dipped in peanut butter! How unique.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is beautiful! I love it. You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. Your lamp turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, love, love your teacup lamp, Marydon! Fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday to you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
So pretty. Never would've come up with these.. GOrgeous!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I LOVE THE LAMP!!!! You two are just so darn clever!! Luvu, Kerrie
ReplyDeleteMarydon, those are just as sweet and pretty as can be. Great job on them!
ReplyDeleteHope you are warm and cozy tonight nad all ready for the weekend.
XO,
Sheila :-0
Oh Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute lamp. I bet that china is so pretty lit up. Aren't those David Austin roses pretty? Just love that kind of rose! Happy Pink Saturday!
Sherry
Marydon, your lamp is just perfect and each and every teacup is beautiful. I would never tire of looking at it. Happy Pink Saturday, Char
ReplyDeleteVery cute, great use of china for a different purpose. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea, love the teacup lamp. Can't wait to see what you do with the saucers. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow! Marydon! I've never seen anything like that! It's so unique! Love the tea cups!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Angela
Happy Pink Saturday Marydon. Lovely tea cup lamp! Thanks for stopping by. My PS post is scheduled for midnight with info on my Monday give away. Hope you can stop back.
ReplyDeleteoh thats gorgeous! simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteand Happy Pink Saturday Marydon.
My Pink
What a unique and beautiful idea! The cups do work wonderfully together.
ReplyDeleteWe had snow here for a brief 4 hours a few days ago, then the rain moved in and washed it all away within a few hours. It was so sad, LOL!
Take care and have a marvelous weekend!
This was a literal jaw dropper! As I scrolled down and saw the cups, my jaw dropped. How gorgeous and what a fun idea and a great use for those that don't have their partners anymore!! Just loved it and it made a wonderful Pink Saturday for me.
ReplyDeleteThat is soooooo neat! Thanks for sharing and thank you for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteJillian
Bella Rosa Antiques
What a beautiful lamp! It is such a lovely and unusual piece! I hope you are good well! I was so worried aobut you! Anne
ReplyDeletestumbled upon your lovely blog! thank you for making my Saturday PINK!
ReplyDeletediane@ kitchen-dreams
Marydon, what a unique and beautiful project. Leave it to you to transform teacups into something wonderful. Thank you for your New Years wishes. I have been traveling and unable to wish you the same...finally home so, Best wishes for a wonderful 2011!
ReplyDeleteLicks & Wags, Niki
I absolutely love it!!! Thank you for being so sweet to Sweet Teen. Every comment she gets more encouragement. I am so proud of her.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these lamps. Just adorable.
ReplyDeletexo bj
Some people are just so clever, what a cute idea, I love teacups. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDelete(sigh)....I absolutely ADORE this lamp!!! BEAUTIFUL Marydon!!!! Just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteMarydon,
ReplyDeleteI am head over heels in love with this sweet lamp! What a great idea!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I'm glad everything worked out too!
ReplyDeleteCool lamp!
Have a great week.
Hi Marydon, oooh I love that lamp,it IS a beauty!
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by and saying Pink Hello...you have been entered in my surprise giveaway!
Have a blessed weekend,
hugs,
Barb
How creative. Love the different size cups. Thanks for sharing this inventive idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous lamp using teacups. I love it, and I have a lot of teacups to do that with. I never told you but my daughter loved the patchwork lap quilt I bought from you at Christmas time. I love mine also. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ginger
Marydon, that is a darling lamp, love it. The tea cups are perfect together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting My Tin Shack and for helping with the project for the crafters in Australia.
Happy PS
Gail
That is adorable! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy PS!
This is stunning! What an original idea. I want one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, and thanks so much for visiting.
Such a wonderful and beautiful idea!! Thanks for stopping by and Happy Pink Saturday!!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
Howdy Marydon
ReplyDeleteThe lamp is fabulous my sweet friend !
I truly appreciate all the many awesome ways you find to create so much inspiration and joy in our lives !
You always make my heart over flow with happiness !
Ah now I must be off in search of a few random teacups I have tucked away :)
Blessings to you sweetie.
Glad you are doing so much better.
Love and hugs from Texas
Until next time
Happy Trails
Hello dear, sweet Marydon!
ReplyDeleteI needed to come over and see you to get my Marydon fix! I hope the New Year has started off well for you.
I am in love with this lamp. It is gorgeous and so unusual. Nothing like delicate teacups to pretty up a lamp base.
hugs
Sissie
Happy Pink Saturday ! Thank you so much for visiting Lavender Hill and commenting on my fun pink rockers. They are old ( maybe 25 years ? ), we bought them for our first house...white cheap rubbermaid. they were so grungy I was ready to ditch them when I discovered spray paint ! My DiL sprayed them in geranium pink and voila -- a set of fun chairs !
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
gena
The teacup lamp is so pretty! I know this a dumb question, But how do you get the holes in the teacups without them breaking.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous lamp Marydon! No wonder it was a hit with the magazine. Such a great way to use a lonely cup.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I missed your call.I had to run to Hailey to the pharmacy. I am feeling good and doing well, other than I got an infection in one of the little incisions, thus the trip to the pharmacy.
hugs to you from me
You light the way with your visions of tea cups illuminating one's heart!
ReplyDeleteLovely creativity and use of elegant tea cup treasures!
Valrie
Marydon, this is a really GREAT ideal for those mismatched teacups or for those that may be sadly missing their saucers and such.
ReplyDeleteI love the ideal of it all...just couldn't stand to part with my teacups! HA!
Marydon~
ReplyDeleteIt is always such a treat to stop by and visit you - what a blessing you are! Thank you for the teacup idea - I love the creativity that everyone has!
Thank you for stopping by my place today too!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Oh Marydon that is soooooo pretty! HPS
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon! I hope the New Year finds you well. Now aren't you clever to come up with such a neat idea for those cups, I LOVE it! Have a great week, hugs and blessings, Nan
ReplyDeleteI love that!!! I wish that I had both the creativity and the skill to do something like that. It's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow clever, Marydon! That is a lovely and unique idea. How pretty! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow very very pretty, Miss Marydon!!
ReplyDeleteBig TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
I LOVE the teacup lamp! What a fun idea and so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and your nice comment. I must say, I thought perhaps I might know you. We used to live in Frederick, MD. You have a beautiful blog! :)