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*Farmgirl Swap:  Scrap Happy  |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 11:37:02 AM
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SCRAP HAPPY
Well, I’ve been reflecting on the year just ended and several things run through my mind – the pandemic is uppermost of course and all the challenges it brought to our daily lives . . . oh my goodness. Then my thoughts flitted to this chatroom and the joy it has brought me throughout this difficult year. The fun swaps that kept my creative juices flowing and especially being named Farmgirl of the Month for November. And then getting the courage to venture out with much encouragement and help from Winnie and Julie to actually host a swap myself – The Feed Sack Project . . . And then Winnie got named FGOTM for January 2021 – couldn’t happen to a better Farmgirl. She wrote a lovely acceptance post about “Making Do”. And all of a sudden. things started to come together for another swap as we start this hopefully happier new year.
In researching for the Feed Sack Project, I kept coming across this mantra from the Depression Era: “Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Do without.” – and the “Scrap Happy Swap” was born. We all have a scrap basket that we often threaten to just throw out and start fresh. But we don't and there it sits. So, I challenge each of you to be SCRAP HAPPY! Dig into that basket and make something adorable for your partner. What you ask? Well, how about a pot holder, a set of scrappy quilt blocks, use your scraps to decoupage a can or jar to hold stuff, book marks, a tiny doll and dress, a mini-quilt, coasters, a pieced journal cover, a fabric postcard, little fabric folded flowers, use the scraps as collage pieces in a paper art project, make something from scrappy yo-yo’s (Katmom can tutor you on how to make them) . . . need I go on? You get the idea.
OK, so here’s the deal. Please don’t sign up if you can’t follow through. I want each of the swapper partners to be SCRAP HAPPY too.
1. Sign up by January 16
2. Partners posted January 17
3. Make do . . . . No, I mean make IT – see above for some ideas
4. Mail by February 20
5. Tucks optional . . . Not purchased – “make do” from your crafty stash
Let's all be SCRAP HAPPY in 2021.
jean
HAPPY SCRAPPERS ***PARTNERS POSTED***
Brenda (LavenderRose)and Vanessa (AudraRose)
Gail (GailMN) and Mary (Madelena)
Julie (treelady) and Marie (Churunga)
Dianna (Suny58) and Darlene (HealingTouch)
Nik (HammahsFarm) and Kathy (ISewBernina)
Winnie (RedTractorGirl) and Marilyn (TexasGran)
Sherry (sweettea59) and Heather (nndairy)
Joan (jmpiercy) and Linda (quiltee)
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Jan 17 2021 12:54:36 AM |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 11:54:36 AM
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Sign me up. Have some ideas already! Sounds like fun.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
#6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
Edited by - Lavender Rose on Jan 03 2021 11:56:25 AM |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2204 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2204 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 12:47:56 PM
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Yes! I have enough scraps to go to the moon and back!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 12:51:10 PM
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Could our "scrap happy" include other craft items, like yarn? I have a big stash of small bits left over from big projects, too good to throw away, but enough for small projects. Just wondering?
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 12:59:15 PM
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Brenda, Vanessa and Gail -- you're IN Farmgirls. And, Gail, of course you can use yarn or any other "stash" stuff on hand. Yarn bombing on a small scale. This is all about "making do" and creating with what you have. Definitely thinking outside the box is a good thing. Maybe someone wants to create from buttons, or old spools or ???
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 2:58:24 PM
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Please sign me up... I would love to get back to creating. Just sort of watched TV and read books this year. It’s Time
Happy Crafting.. thank you.
Mary Duffel/Madelena
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2283 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2283 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 5:34:24 PM
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I am in Jean. Thank You for a great swap idea.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2680 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2680 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 5:43:15 PM
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Hi Jean, Please sign me up... Our year end has been a little bumpy and I haven't wanted to commit to much, but the freedom with this swap is motivating to get crafting again... my heart and soul definately need some therapy! Thank you for hosting.
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3919 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2021 : 6:00:37 PM
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I am in and I have the perfect scrap project.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 11:51:08 AM
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Mary, Marie, April and Julie -- Welcome to the Happy Scrappers swap.
Been doing a little scrappy surfing on the Internet this morning. And, boy oh boy, have I turned up some awesomely cute things for using fabric, yarn and paper scraps. Honestly we could go on forever. But my favorite project for the day has to be this marvelous tissue holder "couch". Check out the free tutorial at: http://jembellish.blogspot.com/2015/05/upcycled-denim-sofa-tissue-box-cover.html. And, of course, the way my little pea brain works, that segued into the thought that perhaps after this swap, we might do something with old jeans. So many ideas out there for that. What do you all think? Any interest?
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Jan 04 2021 11:55:03 AM |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 2:23:52 PM
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Yippee! I have scraps, I have time so it's a go for me! Sign me up Jean please! I love using my scraps in various ways PLUS I've gotten a few priceless swaps from some of my farmsisters where they used scraps! Thank you for hosting!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 2:26:25 PM
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Dianna, welcome aboard mate.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 2:28:44 PM
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:)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 5:27:37 PM
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I would love to join but am NOT going to right now. I have COVID and am not feeling up to a lot of sewing. If the meds my doctor prescribed start working, I may join in later. HAVE FUN!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 5:31:47 PM
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Me too! Are we making one or one of everything in my stash? LoL!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4330 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 6:00:24 PM
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Omgosh Linda!!!! I am so sorry and am praying like crazy!!! Heal quickly!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 6:36:17 PM
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Linda, hope you feel better soon! Praying for you!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 6:45:37 PM
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Oh Linda, Linda, be better, be better. Lots of Farmgirls on the rim of that dark valley you're walking right now who are praying for you and sending healing thoughts your way/ Betcha some of us even make an extra scrappy thingamgig for you so you don't feel left out.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Jan 04 2021 6:47:00 PM |
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Hammahsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
Nik
Baldwinsville
NY
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:06:02 PM
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I would love to Join! I make so many lil scrappy items up all the time.
I also received my Feed bag fabric today in the mail!!! Thank you - I love it and it works perfect for my idea!
Your Swaps are so fun and have me thinking so much about my Gramma!
I am so excited to share what I am creating!
Linda I am hoping you feel better soon! I am thinking about you and keeping you on my heart!
Niki
Hammah Nik
Hammahsfarm
Farmgirl # 8102
The little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me plant the seeds ?" "Not I," barked the lazy dog . "Not I," purred the sleepy cat . "Not I," quacked the noisy yellow duck . "Then I will," said the little red hen . |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
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USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:08:00 PM
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Got ya, Hammah Nik . . . oh, how I love your name . . .
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:09:44 PM
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Thank you all - my farmgirl friends. Your prayers and thoughts are much appreciated.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:14:40 PM
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Jean, don’t forget me!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:22:51 PM
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Oh my gosh, this newbie has captured one of the Swap Queens. Welcolme Darlene aka HealingTouch. I am so thrilled to have you join us. Thank you. . . and keep sending that healing touch of yours Linda's way. . .
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Jan 04 2021 7:23:52 PM |
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isewbernina
True Blue Farmgirl
223 Posts
Kathy
Salina
KS
USA
223 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2021 : 7:47:13 PM
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I went to my back porch yesterday to put Christmas things away and low and behold when I opened the closet out there what did I find? 4 tubs of fabric, kits and etc! So your offer came just in time for me to join in on the fun. Oh I won't have to buy fabric for a year+. Please count me in on this project Jean.
Thanks for your inspiration.
Kathy
“Kindness is Free, Sprinkle that Stuff Everywhere.” |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6517 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2021 : 05:19:56 AM
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Add me to the list of Happy Scrapy Farmgirls! This is a fun challenge to come up with a good use of those fabric odds and ends we all have.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2021 : 09:24:55 AM
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Please add me, I need to use up lots of scraps this year!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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