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OZ CHALLENGE! Looking for a large set of ceramic ruby slippers (with the legs in striped stockings).

I've searched the internet far & wide and all I can find is a small ceramic door stop like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000IGA9A2/ref=dp_otherviews_0?ie=UTF8&s=office-products&img=0

I'm looking for something a little more life-sized than the doorstop that I can place under the edge of my garden shed. It also needs to hold up to the elements.
While I don't care for most garden bits of whimsy (die, gnomes, die), THIS I'd like to find, because sometimes winning and doing what's right is not enough. Sometimes ya gotta have a house fall on someone to make your point.

by lavikinga
asked a year ago

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I have looked and looked. This is going to be like finding a needle in a haystack. While I am visiting the swap meets in the next couple of weeks, I will keep my eyes open. If I find something, I will take a pic and PM it to you.

theoneill555
a year ago

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You may have to MacGyver something yourself. Does it have to be ceramic? I know that is the best material to last outdoors. Can you buy some cheap durable ruby shoes, some similar stockings (you can stuff them with something)?

mtrlgrl
a year ago

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@theoneill555: Who would've thought this would be so hard to find? Thanks ahead of time for keeping your eyes peeled.

@mtrlgrl: No, it doesn't have to be ceramic. Resin products might work as well. Unfortunately, living so far South fabric and cheaper plastic doesn't hold up well to the sun, heat and humidity as well as some type of clay pottery would.

There's a paint-your-own-pottery place near by. If I can't find what I'm looking for, I may pop in and see if there's something I could craft myself and have them fire for me.

Thanks for looking. :)

lavikinga
a year ago

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too bad @glindagw isn't here she is after all the good witch.... but I did find this, okay NOT what you are looking for, but I was amused

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160356569737&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXI8&GUID=600235041240a0aad4542fd4ffe68691&itemid=160356569737&ff4=263602_263622

hobbit
a year ago

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@hobbit: That's kind like "The Wizard of Oz" meets "A Christmas Story" with the infamous leg lamp. It was a major award, you know!

lavikinga
a year ago

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@lavikinga: "Fra-gee-lay. That must be Italian"

hobbit
a year ago

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Here is a doorstop that might work for you

http://www.wizardofozgifts.com/292958.html

lynnaux
a year ago

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@lavikinga and @hobbit beat me to it. I see slippers and stockings and my mind immediately goes to: http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2009/11-03/leglamp_400.jpg

1rudeboy
a year ago

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You might be able to find a willing crafter over at Etsy:

http://www.etsy.com/alchemy/

Just post what you're looking for and what price you're willing to pay, and then hopefully get some good offers from talented artists.

kylieziegler
a year ago

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@kylieziegler: Oooh! What a superb idea! Thanks!

@lynnaux: Yep. like I said in my challenge, the doorstop has been the only thing I've been able to find. Unfortunately, they're only 3 inches or 4 inches tall. Perfect for a doll house, but too small for a shed.

You guys have been great with suggestions!

lavikinga
a year ago

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I'm not sure how large you need the "legs" to be...but wickedcoolstuff.com has a planter that might work. It is ceramic and bigger than the doorstops: http://www.wickedcoolstuff.com/con319014.html

jimeezlady
a year ago

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@jimeezlady: I JUST this minute found it!! How cool is that? Turned on its side and It might just work! Thanks!
YEAH! Success! You guys are the best!

lavikinga
a year ago

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Ugh!! HGTV featured a Garden that has EXACTLY what you are looking for but I can't find any info on "where to buy" Maybe you will have better luck! : http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/a-storybook-themed-garden/index.html

Edit: @lavikinga: Cool! :-) If the planter works show us a picture when you get done! LOL

jimeezlady
a year ago

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@jimeezlady: I enlarged the picture and got a bit creeped out because they looked REAL. I think I'll go with the planter. It's the right size and should hold up to the sun and rain.
We've been transplanting a tree this morning. It's already 92, humid and dead calm. Hubs looked like he had showered with his clothes on. Dripping from his head down. Ugh.

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