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Project Discussions:  Secret Sister Swap!  |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1229 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1229 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 01 2014 : 1:02:42 PM
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Happy New Year my farm girl friends!
To Start out 2014 we will be having a secret sister swap. This is one of my favorite swaps.
The dates for the swap will be February 1st through April 30th.
The rules are simple, please send a thoughtful card or small gift at least every 2 weeks, remember all the fun holidays in those months and send a reveal gift to arrive close to April 30th.
Please e-mail me the answers to these questions.
What is you favorite color-greens and earth tones
What are your hobbies-sewing, crochet, embroidery, cooking and reading.
What is your favorite author-hard to pick just one, I love to read
What treats do you like-red and black licorice
Do you drink coffee or Tea-both
What is your decorating style-shabby chic-country
Do you have pierced ears-yes
Do you garden-I have large flower and vegetable gardens. I preserve and dry a lot of our food. Added to our home raised meats, it really helps with the grocery bill, plus tastes a whole lot better.
Anything else you would like your partner to know that May help them put a wonderful package together for you-I love anything hand made and love all farm girl mail.
Don't forget to come back to the Hen House to post a Thank You so your partner knows you received her package or card! We all love to share in that excitement!
The sign-ups will run through January 21st. And I will send all of you your partners by the 24th.
Hope we get everyone to sign up!
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
Edited by - treelady on Jan 16 2014 10:38:43 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4133 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4133 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2014 : 1:08:16 PM
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Please Sign Me Up. Tom said he would help me so I do not have to miss out on it, gotta love my guy!
My information:
What is you favorite color? Country Blue, Barnwood Red. Thanks to Peggy I am liking girly girl colors Pink and White.
What are your hobbies? Knitting and Crocheting
What is your favorite author? Debbie MaComber, Susan Branch, oh so many:-)
What treats do you like? White Chocolate, Red or Black Twizzlers, and I love, love popcorn. Eat it almost everyday.
Do you drink coffee or Tea? Both. Love Starbucks
What is your decorating style? Country, Primitive, Shabby Chic and a bit of FolkArt
Do you have pierced ears?Yes
Do you garden? Only container, herbs and flowers on my deck.
Anything else you would like your partner to know that May help them put a wonderful package together for you. i also love, love Vintage German treasures, I lived in Germany for 10 years so I am always looking for a treasure. I collect Old Samplers, vintage sewing treasures, linens and religious mass cards. And I love to go Junkin and Antiquing.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"BE KIND TO PEOPLE BECAUSE EVERYBODY YOU KNOW IS ENGAGED IN REALLY TOUGH BATTLES."
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 05 2014 07:06:25 AM |
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
150 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2014 : 1:15:56 PM
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Hi Julie,
Sounds like great fun...here are my responses below:
Deep red violet to purples are my favorites colors of the moment.
Hobbies: photography, knitting, baking, sewing, art journal and scrapbooking, drawing and painting, playing mandolin
Fav author: Jane Austen, Susan Wittig Albert
Favorite treats: I am allergic to cow dairy except butter so I eat dark chocolate only, I love cookies, shortbread, etc., not much of a candy or gum girl
I only drink loose leaf green, black and white teas...(anything with essential oils, etc. or flavorings kicks up my asthma)
Style: ethnic primitive vintage chic, more country than modern
Yes, I have pierced ears
I am a gardening maniac!
I'm 5' 10'' tall so always buy XL anything, including aprons, etc, otherwise too much of me sticks out. I love art supplies, anything to do with vegetable and flower organic gardening, home cooked food and baking. I pretty much put up the food we eat for the winter from our own and neighboring farms and gardens, drying, freezing, canning. I do make sheep's milk cheeses, yogurt, and kefir, and other fermented foods. I love vintage anything, read mysteries (but not creepy horror or war stuff) and do a lot of volunteer work at our library, mosquito control board, and community events. Now that I have a grandson, I am a sucker for stickers and have been making shadowboxes with many of my photos.
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2014 : 4:41:25 PM
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Hi, I would love to join in the Secret Sister swap :)!
Colors: lime green, red, yellow - brights in general
hobbies: sewing, gardening, antiquing, junking, baking
Author: Debbie Macomber, and just light, fun reading books
Décor: English Country -
Treats: Dark chocolate, Good and Plenty, Gummy Bears
Coffee/Tea: Decaf - either
Pierced ears: Yes
Garden: small scale - love flowers of all kinds
thanks for hosting this swap!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
243 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
243 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2014 : 3:56:23 PM
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Oh here it comes; one of my favorite things!
Please sign me up and thanks so much for hosting!
I have no certain fav color.
I love to garden, canning, making cloth dolls and making fairly easy baby clothes.
I like chocolate (milk)
Love black teas
Shabby Chic is my style
yes to pierced ears, but can only wear sterling silver or nickle free.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2014 : 8:01:54 PM
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Hi everyone, I am back on the computer, YAY!
I would like to join the SS swap.
Here are my favorite things:
Fav colors: Turquoise, sunshine yellow, royal purple, Indigo blue, autumn and ocean colors
Fav hobbies: Crafts, I am going to learn quilling this year, rummage sales and 2nd hand stores, paper crafts, calligraphy, zentangling,
painting.
Fav author, I like the slueth type mysteries and lots of authors like Murder She wrote or the cat who series by Braun, Tony Hillerman,and others.
Fav treats: Swedish Fish, Andes Mints, Lindt chocolates, Dots, fruit slices.
Fav drink is Brisk Tea, and Teas of herbal or fruity like peach, mango, pomegranate and blueberry, greens.
Fav decorating style: Outdoors, Nature, woodsy, In my bathroom it is both outdoors and ocean.
Pierced ears: Yes
Gardening: Container gardening on my back enclosed sidewalk.
Collections, cats, moose, pigs, miniature, vintage, wash clothes, soaps
hugs,
darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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AmberNWichita
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Amber
Wichita
Kansas
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2014 : 9:39:11 PM
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| aww looks like fun maybe I'll catch the next round. |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 06:27:25 AM
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Glad you all decided to write the answers on the site as opposed to mailing them. It's fun getting to know your likes! Muyahahahahaha ......! ;o)
Carole
Farmgirl Sister 3610
http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
http://www.fibrejunction.com |
Edited by - ceridwen on Jan 05 2014 06:55:12 AM |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 11:38:06 AM
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My what a onery little laugh you have there Carole, I love it.
I think it is good to have everything on line too cause it gives great ideas for everyones likes and favorites.
hugs
darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1279 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1279 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 07:16:35 AM
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I would like to join this swap,
So here is my list
Color: white, cream, blue,
Hobby: paper craft, sewing,
Author: Donna Ball, Debbie MaComber
Likes: family history, antique shopping,
Treats: tea and cookies, plus I drink coffee and hot chocolate
Flower garden mostly,
Yes pierced ears
Thanks everyone have a great week
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4133 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4133 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 07:21:42 AM
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Thank you Julie for the swap it will be so much fun, like all the others I love the SS swap, a wonderful way to get to know each other better.
Come on Chickies you know you want to join and not miss out on all the fun, lets try and get an even number for Julie.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"BE KIND TO PEOPLE BECAUSE EVERYBODY YOU KNOW IS ENGAGED IN REALLY TOUGH BATTLES."
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 2:30:15 PM
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Oh sign me up please. I love secret sister. Thank you Julie! Whoohoo!
Marlee |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 2:55:20 PM
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Oh here is my list!
1. What is your favorite color? Red, country blue, pink
2.What are your hobbies? Paper Crafts, garage sales, vintage things, ancestry( found my dad's family all the way back to the 1300's from Scotland my maiden name was Scott)
3. Favorite author? Janet Oake, Debbie Macomber,
4. What treats? Chocolate, Reese's cup, Pepperidge farm cookies.
5. What do you like to drink , Hot chocolate and hot tea
6. What is your decorating Style? Shabby Chic, vintage, English garden, country .
7. Yes I have pierced ears.
8. Do you garden? No but I like to read about homesteading , living off grid.....
9. I love paper, pens, pencil, anything like that.
Here is my list. I notice a lot of us like the same things.
Hugs Marlee |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2014 : 12:27:04 AM
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Please Sign Me Up...
Here is My List:
What is you favorite color? Purple and Red
What are your hobbies? Knitting, Reading, Photography, Writing, Gardening
What is your favorite author? Too Many To Name. I love Mysteries
What treats do you like? Chocolate
Do you drink coffee or Tea? Both/I am a Starbucks Girl but I love Tea too
What is your decorating style? Victorian/Vintage/Antique/Eclectic
Do you have pierced ears? Yes...like button earrings more than dangles
Do you garden? Yes/Flower and Veggies
Anything else you would like your partner to know that May help them put a wonderful package together for you.
I am easy to please and just enjoy being thought of.
Thanks!
Hugs and smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
150 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2014 : 6:06:04 PM
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Julie,
I hate to be a "special case", BUT (don't you hate that as a lead-in?) I am traveling starting next Tuesday, 1/21/14 until 2/12/14...is there any way you could slip me a private email with my partner so I can send out a secret gift before I go, and bring some appropriate things with me? Pretty please??
I would so appreciate it.
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
150 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2014 : 8:46:40 PM
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Thank you, Julie for the early "telling" of my secret sister...now I have a logistical question: how do I keep myself a secret?? No return address on packages? Sneaky mailing from a different sister's address? Do clue me in! Or do I "wink wink" not really keep myself secret?
hugs,
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1229 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1229 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 07:08:06 AM
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Good question Rain,
When we have done the S.S. On the big forum, we use Mary Janes Farm address for the return addy. Mailing from a different post office or ordering something on line and having it sent direct also lends to the mystery. I have done both to throw my partner for a loop. Many of our girls have their husband block out the canceled postage stamp so it doesn't ruin their surprise. Hope that gives you some direction!
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4133 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4133 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 08:44:54 AM
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Julie, I am going to bow out of Secret Sister due to my surgery and recuperation, it would make me very unhappy if I could not give it 100%. I love Secret Sister so much and I want to be able to enjoy shopping, making and putting together my Secret Sisters Packages and I do not think I could do it. So, y'all have fun and I will sign up for the next one.
Plus, I have a special surprise and swap I would love to do for the late spring/early summer that I believe we will all enjoy so... till then.
Hugs,
Debbie
Proud Mama Hen of SPG
"BE KIND TO PEOPLE BECAUSE EVERYBODY YOU KNOW IS ENGAGED IN REALLY TOUGH BATTLES."
www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 10:17:38 AM
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Debbie
We will definitely miss you in this but you take care of yourself and heal fast.
God be with you.
Darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 10:24:06 AM
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Julie
Shouldn't we just use the same return address of Mary Janes Farm?
I have the address'it is:
Mary Janes Farm
1000 Wild Iris Lane
Moscow Idaho 83743-8489
This way it is still a secret.
Hugs darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
150 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 12:32:01 PM
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So short of double shipping (!), I am willing to commit to not looking at the postmark! Can't think of another way other than be an "unsecret sister"!
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2014 : 3:42:25 PM
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I never look at the postmark! I love surprises, so I don't look :) !
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2014 : 1:42:44 PM
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I don't look either. Its more fun that way.
Marlee |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
6099 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
6099 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2014 : 2:22:02 PM
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I guess I haven't looked at the postmark either and some don't show it either.
I think the ss address is mostly for a safe way to send your packages so the post office doesn't think it is dangerous if it doesn't have a return address on it.
Darlene
Farmgirl # 4943
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done.
Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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Secret Sister Swap!
