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toilet holder crinoline lady

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jordana Mon 07-Nov-16 12:09:19

Hi folks , a few days ago I asked if anyone still had a button box and was amazed to find I was not alone! Now I woner if anyone still has the little crocheted crinoline lady to hold their spare toilet roll? I know it's pretty old-fashioned, but my daughter made me one when she was pregnant with my first granddaughter who is now 24. Sentimental value but I wouldn't part with it

NanaandGrampy Mon 07-Nov-16 12:14:33

That made me smile Jordana .

Many years ago my gran had a poodle toilet roll cover and when she passed away we inherited it. For a good many years it was 'regifted' from one sibling to another . Somewhere along the years it was mislaid so last year as a generous gesture {smile} I made snowman or Santa or Christmas tree toilet roll covers and now when we visit over the festive period we fine siblings who have 'forgotten' to display my hard work !!

jordana Mon 07-Nov-16 12:16:42

Oh they are so cute! Love them!

NanaandGrampy Mon 07-Nov-16 12:22:14

I was sick to death of the sight of them after I'd finished smile.

I force gift a new Christmas Craft on them all each year . Its the benefit of being the eldest !

wot Mon 07-Nov-16 12:24:33

Nand G, I think they're lovely!

Charleygirl Mon 07-Nov-16 12:41:58

I personally would never use one. I hate the crinoline ladies.

jordana Mon 07-Nov-16 12:45:49

Oh dear charleygirl you wouldn't like my wee lady then! Just as well we all have different tastessmile

pollyperkins Mon 07-Nov-16 13:04:19

I hate them all too!

Tizliz Mon 07-Nov-16 13:49:36

We were at a Christmas dinner a few years ago. You had to take a £10 present and we played a game. The first person selected a present and unwrapped it, if someone else wanted it they could take it, but a present could only be taken twice. When the next person unwrapped their present they could swap it, within the rules of a present could only be swapped twice. This game can be real fun and you can imagine when OH got a crinoline lady, he thought he would be stuck with it as all other presents had been swapped twice. However, the next in line swapped his present for this crinlone lady - he loved it!

grannylyn65 Mon 07-Nov-16 14:10:11

very passe !

nanaK54 Mon 07-Nov-16 14:12:59

Not my sort of thing but each to their own

ninathenana Mon 07-Nov-16 16:09:57

My mum's neighbour used to make the crinoline ladies. I won't repeat what mum said when she unwrapped hers on Christmas morning. The delightful pink and purple creation went straight in the bin grin

rubylady Tue 08-Nov-16 05:14:30

You can make me one anytime N&G, they look fantastic. Maybe a very long body Father Christmas to hide a kitchen roll? grin

NanaandGrampy Tue 08-Nov-16 07:45:32

Lol maybe that can be my offering next year Ruby

It's a great bit of fun .

Love that idea Tizliz !!

harrigran Tue 08-Nov-16 08:07:09

Hate them. I have a minimalist bathroom, no place for dolls.

Tizliz Tue 08-Nov-16 08:15:10

nanaandgrampy this game works best if you have a few presents that no-one wants and a few that everyone wants. Tactics are difficult after a bit too much to drink