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| julia hayes |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 1:16:25 PM
I am so excited!!! This will be my third time participating as a vendor and I am absolutely over the moon!!
You all know that this past year has been really life-altering for me. I'm now in a place that is filled with serenity, reflection, gratitude, friendship and awe. I've been able to sew again, something that I simply wasn't able to do for months on end. It has always been healing and meditative for but it is so much more so now.
What I've decided to do for Farm Fair this year is donate all of the proceeds from my sales to charity. There are 5 organizations that have been instrumental for us this past year and I want to be able to give back. They are; the Ronald McDonald House, CandleLighters, Make-A-Wish, SuperSibs, and The American Leukemia and Lymphoma Association. So, if you buy something from me, you can decided which organization gets the donation.
I wanted to throw this idea out there for you farmgirls that can't come to Farm Fair but perhaps would like to participate in this sort of fundraiser that I'm doing but also as a way to advertise your work. I was thinking of setting up a FarmGirl Sisters section and would ask that you send me your hand made things to sell. Mind you, I am donating all of the proceeds so this would be a donation on your part too, but you could advertise your website or etsy site on a tag that is attached to your item...something like that. It could be another way to show off your creativity to A LOT of people. You could decide where the donation ought to go so the person buying it knows.. etc..etc...
My booth is all about sewing, stitching and such. I'll be selling clothes, stitcheries, menstrual pads, napkin sets and the like. Anything along this theme would be great.
I've NEVER done anything like this so I feel a little insecure asking..Is this idea too weird? Is it too much to ask? Please, I need some guidance here!!! Any and ALL ideas and comments are welcomed and NEEDED!!
Thanks farmgirls..I really am THRILLED!!
Blessings, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 9:18:28 PM
Oh wow.. I can't believe it's only a few months awqay.. Klamath Falls Charming Chicks will be there At least( 2 of us) and my good friend from Washington/Arizona.. with her three friends.. This is going to be so cool to meet everyone.. (Btw is cool still a cool thing to say?) I am out here on the farm ya know....
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
You never know when what you say or do will make a difference...Kerry Kennedy
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| Alee |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 8:56:19 PM
Julia- Yes! Nora will be coming! When I asked a few months ago here on the forum if the ladies thought I should leave her home, I thought I was going to have a riot on my hands! I hope she is over this weird allergy thing she has going on by then! Poor kiddo's skin is like sand paper!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 08:26:45 AM
Julia - I hope our booths are close together so we can get acquainted!!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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| katmom |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 07:43:28 AM
hey Julia,
do I get a pre-sale sneak peek at your goodies for sale? lol!
What a lovely & generous idea. Hugz to you.
Let me know if you will be joining us on the 3rd @ Karens....I can p-u up if you want to ride share...
Oh & did you enjoy those almost 60mph winds we had???? Holy Cow! I thought I lived in Kansas(again)with Dorthy & Toto! Wowzer!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 06:41:39 AM
Alee! I am over-the-moon to be able to meet you in person!! Nora coming??? My kids LOVED farm fair! Heavens..they talk about it to this day!! That really cute picture of Aria in MaryJane's magazine last month with the dirty feet? That was taken at farm fair..Aria was almost 3! She refused to wear shoes..it was the cutest thing! Nora will LOVE it!!
Ladies....even if you can't come to the fair, if you want to send me something to sell for you I'd be so delighted!! You could be at the fair in that way!! maybe that would help take the stiing out of not being able to be there in real life!!!
Sending love and good cheer!! ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 12:43:28 PM
Oh, sigh. I wish I could go. I'm sure with these girls help you will have a super-duper booth!!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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| kpaints |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 12:35:04 PM
I emailed you Julia.
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com FG #377 |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 08:19:55 AM
Julia,
I would love to make something for your booth at the Farm Girl Fair. Keep me posted.
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 07:57:10 AM
Karen, could I trouble you to email me your address and phone number. I didn't know anything about the chapter meeting on the 3rd. I must confess, with little ones it is nearly impossible for me to get away, especially in the evenings but I would love some information and I'd be thrilled to talk about the Farm Fair donation idea....Looking forward to hearing from you!! With warmth and affection, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
| kpaints |
Posted - Mar 15 2009 : 06:40:59 AM
Julia, I think this is a wonderful idea, if you are coming to the chapter meeting at my house on the 3rd, maybe we could talk about this...thanks. Karen
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com FG #377 |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 7:35:24 PM
Me too Julia! Mom and I will be vending as well! Can't wait to meet you face to face!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Mar 14 2009 : 3:43:39 PM
What a great idea!! Congrats on being a vendor!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 6:04:53 PM
Before we go any further, I'll need to make sure this is all ok with MaryJane. I neglected to get her full ok. It is her party afterall! Still, Ruth and Melody, I'll keep you right up there. You work is EXCELLENT and it would be my honor and privilege to have a bit of you with me as we celebrate not only FarmGirl Spirit but the idea of Freedom and Independence!
Much love, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
| melody |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 2:13:53 PM
Julia....Need some redwork girl??
Melody |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 1:36:56 PM
Julia,
Congratulations and great ideas. So generous too! Glad that you have a new zest. Sometimes it takes slowing down or backing away from something in order to come back to it with a new perspective!
I wish that we could be at the event. I'm providing flowers for a 4th of July wedding, and then camping locally. Sorry that I'll miss the fun and your booth.
Ann
Forrester Farm
www.forresterfarm.com
www.forresterfarm.etsy.com |
| homemom |
Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 1:23:12 PM
Julia~this is a great idea. I will see what I can make for you.
Ruth
 Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com |
