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| churunga |
Posted - Nov 15 2016 : 05:55:55 AM
I love making an annual Mary Jane's Farmgirl Christmas Stocking. I decided it was time to get started on my stocking this year and make it a swap.
Here are the Swap Guidelines:
1. Either Make or Buy an 18-24 inch Christmas Stocking and embellish it.
2. When you sign up for this swap, please state your preference of Religious, Traditional, or Both or indicate the main colors in your holiday decorating.
3. List 6 items that you collect or would like to receive in your stocking. Each Partner will need to purchase or make at least 4 of those items; and then you can include whatever extras you wish.
4. Each gift is to be individually wrapped and put in the stocking.
5. Please also enclose a Christmas Card for your Partner.
6. Sign-Ups will begin Now and will go until Nov.30th.
Partners will be posted on December 1st. The package should be mailed out by December 15th.
When the Stocking has been received, post a picture for all of us to enjoy.
Let's all have fun with this one.
*** PARTNERS ***
********Giver****** *****Receiver******
Carol - CountryGalPal --- Kelly - lovinRchickens
Kelly - lovinRchickens --- Marcy - Marcy
Marcy - Marcy --- Vanessa - Audra Rose
Vanessa - Audra Rose --- Marie - churunga
Marie - churunga --- RoDonna - kymomma4
RoDonna - kymomma4 --- Jill - jillyd
Jill - jillyd --- Winnie - RedTractorGirl
Winnie - RedTractorGirl --- Kathleen - Running Waters
Kathleen - Running Waters --- Carol - CountryGalPal
I did the pairing a little differently because there were an odd number of participants. So the deal is the one on the giver side of the list gives to the one on the recipient side of the list.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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| churunga |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 4:53:57 PM
Thank you RoDonna. I now declare this swap ended. Thank you everyone for participating.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| kymomma4 |
Posted - Jan 12 2017 : 4:50:49 PM
Marie! I received my stocking today. It was so worth the wait. It's beautiful and I love all the gifts you put in. I can't wait to try out my solar light, eat my chocolate, drink my re and wear the socks. I'm giddy. #128522;
RoDonna
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
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| jillyd |
Posted - Dec 30 2016 : 7:39:12 PM
RoDonna, your wonderful stocking arrived today. I'm just loving checking the mail box each day this week, I seem to have had a special treat each day.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful goodies. I love peppermint tea and I was just about out. I'm sipping some right now. The apple corer/slicer is perfect as one of my favourite desserts is apple crumble. All the lovely kitchen utensils will be put to good use and I shall enjoy using the cookie cutters. The neck warmer is perfect as we are supposed to have another cold spell next week. The Christmas clips are really cute. I love the smell of the candle scents. The mason jar lids and straws are great, water bottles always seem to vanish around here while I have a large supply of jars. I'm feeling really spoiled right now. Thank you so much. You did an amazing job finding things that I like and will enjoy using. I hope you and your family have a very Happy New Year and a great beginning to 2017.
Farmgirl hugs,
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Dec 26 2016 : 04:53:43 AM
I am thrilled that you like everything! I had fun shopping for you, and some of the gifts were just waiting for the right person and time. The little Bundt pan was bought in Nuremburg several years ago. You always had the neatest stuff when we were young,and you still do!
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. |
| churunga |
Posted - Dec 24 2016 : 09:10:52 AM
I received my package from Vanessa a few days ago and finally have time to post some pictures.
I couldn't tell whether she bought it and embellished it herself or made the whole thing herself. She told me that she made it. It is perfect and is the fourth Christmas Stocking I have received from this swap. It will be proudly displayed with all the others.
She showered me with gifts as only a sister can. I will start describing from the left:
- vintage nail kit (pictured below)
- two sets of note cards
- note pad and pen set
- a pair of soft socks with rubber dot soles
- vintage sewing tools (once belonging to my grandmother - pictured below)
- Styracosaur dinosaur
- package of tiny dinosaurs
- small cross stitched stocking with a tiny ornament (pictured below)
- a handkerchief
Vanessa and I shared a bedroom for 17 years, we helped each other thru all kinds of tough stuff and we've always been there for each other. She lives in Florida and I miss having her nearby.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| jillyd |
Posted - Dec 16 2016 : 12:19:10 PM
RoDonna, I'll be looking forward to checking the mailbox.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| jillyd |
Posted - Dec 16 2016 : 12:18:28 PM
Winnie, I'm so glad that you liked your stocking. I had a lot of fun filling it. I loved the tractor ornament when I saw it and thought of your user name. The driver was rather Santa Claus looking, so I got my daughter to give me a hand painting his overalls pink (she has much steadier hands than I do for painting) and then I made the little pink toque and scarf. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Years too.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| Marcy |
Posted - Dec 16 2016 : 09:51:38 AM
Hi Vanessa,
I'm so glad that you like everything. This is the seventh year that I have participated in this swap, I look forward to it every year. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful, healthy and Happy New Year!
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcyscreativeworld.blogspot.com/ |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Dec 16 2016 : 04:41:09 AM
All I can say is WOW! I had to clear off more space on my table to show everything! Thank you Marcy for all the goodies you sent with the lovely Christmas stocking. I've decorated my workplace with the ornaments and will make some hot cocoa soon. I've leafed through the cross stitch books and I've seen some future projects. And the little trinket boxes are lovely! The swap was the best ever!
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 15 2016 : 1:30:17 PM
Marcy
I am delighted you liked your stocking. The Lemax looked so sweet to me, wasn't sure if I could pick one you didn't have. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Dec 15 2016 : 1:16:59 PM
WooHoo, Santa stopped by to visit me today. Jill, thank-you so much for so many wonderful goodies!!! I feel totally spoiled with everything. She made a giant stocking and stuffed it with the following: Christmas panel for crafting, holiday notepad, hankies for my purse, cute cupcake papers, a cross stitch kit, a darling embroidered kitchen towel and knitted dishcloth, a "flashing ice cube for for fun", a darling ornament of a red tractor with a girl driving (Jill knitted a cap and scarf to keep me warm) yummy peppermint bark and a little container of chocolates. My husband immediately broke into the candy and the bark is delicious! Check out this stocking!
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My kitty was also curious about what was happening on the sofa and you can see him peeking over the sofa edge. He is my little buddy and nothing new goes without his inspection !! LOL
Thank-you Jill for being my swap partner and for sending me such a lovely stocking!! I hope you an your family have a ver Merry Christmas and a happy and Healthy New year!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
| kymomma4 |
Posted - Dec 15 2016 : 11:03:28 AM
Gotcha Marie.
Jill I will be sending yours out tomorrow.
RoDonna
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me
"For she is clothed with dignity and strength and without fear of the future"-Proverbs 31:25
www.pinterest.com/kymomma4
www.facebook.com/onthehomestead |
| churunga |
Posted - Dec 15 2016 : 10:34:47 AM
So today is the deadline for mailing out the packages. But have no fear, if you are late, email your partner or post your apologies here.
I'll go first:
RoDonna, your package will be late because I am waiting on a package to arrived by mail and I am still working on the stocking.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
| Marcy |
Posted - Dec 15 2016 : 09:42:29 AM
Kelly,
Thank you so much for the lovely stocking and goodies. I have the elves hanging in my craft room, I am going leave them out all year long! They are way too cute to hide away. Love the chocolate, you seriously cannot go wrong with me and chocolate. The socks are perfect, especially now when it's supposed to get below zero here in the next few days! I'm going to have to try the yummy tea and I love the homemade card, so pretty. I was oohing and aahing over the Lemax figure. I've never seen that one before and it fits in perfect with my village.
Thank you for such a wonderful package!
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcyscreativeworld.blogspot.com/ |
| n/a |
Posted - Dec 14 2016 : 1:05:54 PM
I can't wait until next years Christmas swap. This swap I feel has brought me closer to sisters.
Thank you everyone. May God bless you and may you have a Prosperous New Year!!!Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year!!
Have a blessed day. Farmgirl Sister #6701 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 14 2016 : 10:31:47 AM
Carol
Indeed it is perfect with the soap. My dish drain quilt is in use and it's SO pretty. Yes this is a really fun swap to participate and look forward to each year.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| CountryGalPal |
Posted - Dec 12 2016 : 5:15:00 PM
Kelly, the crocheted item is actually a bath pouf. I thought it would go perfectly with the soap that was included. :-) I'm glad you enjoyed it all. This swap was so much fun, I think I may just have to check out a few others. I know I'll participate in this one again next year.
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #6586 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 12 2016 : 4:20:14 PM
Carol
I received your package today. I LOVE IT. The card is beautiful and the stocking is so pretty, Can't wait to hang them up. The yarn ornament is lovely. Candy cane and chocolate were stolen by my girls instantly. Tea is yummy and so calming. The mug is precious and will be used for my morning cup of coffee tomorrow. Love and will enjoy crafting with the beautiful stickers. Soap smells so good, it will be next inline to be used. And last but not least the BEAUTIFUL dish mat, it will be making its appearance on the counter ever so quickly. Thank you for an incredible Stocking swap. Please have a very Merry Christmas.
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Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| jillyd |
Posted - Dec 12 2016 : 11:53:32 AM
Winnie, yours went in the mail on Saturday. They said about 5-7 business days. I hope they were correct and you receive it before Christmas. I hope you have a wonderfully Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Jill
Farmgirl #6748 |
| Marcy |
Posted - Dec 12 2016 : 09:49:39 AM
Thanks Kelly! I will be looking for it. Vanessa, I mailed your stocking out first thing this morning, you should get it by Thursday! I hope you like your goodies.
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcyscreativeworld.blogspot.com/ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 12 2016 : 09:46:29 AM
Marcy
Your stocking is in the mail. Ho ho ho
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| CountryGalPal |
Posted - Dec 10 2016 : 1:39:16 PM
Kathleen--
I received your package today. THANK YOU! When I signed up for this swap, I didn't really have a clue on what to expect. Wow...I was pleasantly surprised. I've been smiling since I opened the box. :-) After looking at everything, I just wanted to hang the stocking on our mantle, put the hat ornament on the tree, light the candle, mix up a cup of hot chocolate, and sit and marvel at it all. You are just too kind. I'm sure I'll be able to use the soaps and wash cloth too. The bracelet fits too. Perfect! Again, thank you. You made my day!
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #6586 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 11:50:20 AM
Kathleen,
How right you are about this site. Such a blessing.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| n/a |
Posted - Dec 07 2016 : 1:05:46 PM
MaryJanesFarm/Farmgirl is my saving grace. It is a peaceful place for me to
go to and relax! AND enjoy all my new friends. It's fun having a lot of farmgirl friends from all over.
Love, Kathleen
Have a blessed day. Farmgirl Sister #6701 |
| n/a |
Posted - Dec 07 2016 : 1:01:45 PM
Thank you again to Winnie and thank you to Marie. Life is awesome
in the Maryjane Farm world! Love and Merry Christmas, Running waters.
Have a blessed day. Farmgirl Sister #6701 |
