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| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 03 2006 : 06:11:30 AM
Hello Farm Gals!
After reading a thread about how everyone's trees were decorated I had an idea about exchanging Christmas ornaments. With the thoughts and advice of some very experienced Farmgirls, I've tweaked the idea a bit and have come up with an exchange that I think will be fun. Following are the guidelines. Please note, you are not committing to a whole year of gifties. You sign up when you want to participate.
Seasonal and Holiday Giftie Exchange
Current Theme: Valentine's / Love
Deadline to sign-up : Jan. 15th
Match ups announced: Jan. 16th
Ship dates by : Feb. 7th
* ongoing exchange throughout the year, new themes will be announced as they come up. You can post to each exchange individually as they arise.
* handmade item valued around $5 or less
* item can be anything relating to the current theme... Frannie said it well..."HAND-DID ... can be 'anything' within the theme ... card-art, altered book, teeny dollie, pin cushion or other sewie, small painting or hand-did wood item, etc. etc. etc. .. determined by each maker's skills, materials, interests, and imagination."
* post that you want to be included Please include:
Name, hobbies, color preferences, etc.... This will help the maker of the giftie. (You will switch addresses only with your match.)
* names will be matched by random "pulling from the hat"
* groups will be of 3 or 1 on 1.
* matched names will be notified
* matched names will email each other with mailing info.
* ladies will come back to this thread to tell us all about their goodies!!
The first theme deadline is coming up quick. In the future, I will give more notice than this.
Current Theme: Valentine's / Love
Deadline to sign-up : Jan. 15th
Match ups announced: Jan. 16th
Ship dates by : Feb. 7th
BLESSINGS!!!
Catherine
cajungal
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 9:32:52 PM
Gosh..and I am not sure I posted about the adorable little brown wool heart with "farmgirls have heart" stitched on it that Rebekka sent me!! It is so cute..hangs on my bedroom door...on the outside so everyone can see it..really sweet! And she wrapped it so cute too!! This was so fun!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 7:15:15 PM
I love hearing about everyones swaps....I have to share what Jenny sent me- a lovely handstitched pillow with pretty handmade lacey edges that says "Farmgirl at Heart" with adorable buttons in pinks and greens...also the most lovely little card that says " Happiness Must be Grown in One's Own Garden"- a good thought for our spring plantings! Oh, she also sent one of her dishsoap aprons- it is so cute and really livens up the dishwashing time every day!!! You should look at them on her etsy shop- they are an inexpensive way to add a little perk to the sink, they might even fit some little dolls. My husband even commented on what a neat idea it was- that is saying something since he once had to sit me down to tell me that he did not need the step by step progress reports on my projects to appreciate them- honey said that he enjoyed the overall effect of a handmade home, just not the details. Fair enough since at the time I had no girlfriends nearby to share my little 'mades' with- I am sure I drove him nuts asking him which stitch looked the best etc!!!
Well this was sure fun and I can't wait to do it again- Have a Happy Valentine's Day Girls!
XOXOXO, Rebekka |
| Bridge |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 6:42:02 PM
I forgot to post..... I got my wonderful dollie from Frannie!! She is adorable. She sits right next to my computer at home!!!!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 4:14:02 PM
I was thinking "Farmfair or bust" Either one is fine by me....I love the idea!!!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 3:39:21 PM
Catherine, what a coincidence!! I was just coming to write that i got your beautiful cross-stitch sachet. I just love the way it smells and the work is exquisite.
Ladies, it's four pretty hearts with their tails pointing toward the center of the fabric with a lovely border and a bow. Just perfect! thank you so much, Catherine!!
BTW, Cindy Lou thinks we should put a banner on Jenny's van that says "Moscow or Bust" for the trip to the fair. What a great idea!
Love,
Patricia
Come visit my Etsy store at www.chezPatricia.etsy.com |
| cajungal |
Posted - Feb 10 2006 : 2:46:08 PM
Patricia / Utahfarmgirl!!!!! I received my heart today. I barely got to it 'cause my girls love these farmgirl packages and they act like they're theirs! I think I need to set up some new rules about opening mail.
Thank You Thank You THANK YOU!!!! The colors are perfect and the sentiment just grand.
Gals, Patricia sent me a stuffed heart made from a soft beige colored fabric with flowers. She stitched large "nesting" hearts on the front and vines and flowers around them. The sentiment that was stitched was, "Always and Forever".
You gals are so much fun!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 09:07:54 AM
Catherine, yours is too! What incredible timing!
Love,
P
Happy Wishes! |
| cajungal |
Posted - Feb 04 2006 : 05:37:06 AM
Utahfarmgirl Patricia.....your little giftie is on its way!!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| sqrl |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 11:41:02 AM
Sounds like fun ladies. I think I'd like to sign up for the next giftie swap.
Blessed Be
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 31 2006 : 06:48:30 AM
Marcia -
It was fun to do. Glad you like them. I have to admit I about glued my fingers together  getting those hearts to stay together - always have superglue remover when using the stuff. DH kept asking me what I was doing - stuff all over the dining table while I worked on them. I tried to explain about the "Giftie" exchange but he just scratched his head and said "Glad to see you doing something creative". Again this was fun - I had a good time.
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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| Celticheart |
Posted - Jan 30 2006 : 8:17:09 PM
Mine is here! My partner was Anne and she did such a great job! I'll describe what she sent and see if I can get a picture of it later(I think we need batteries.) Anne made these adorable ornaments using heart cookie cutters--2 joined together and decorated with felt hearts and beads and ribbon. They came in a heart box with Dove chocolates too. Oh...and a great Mail Art Valentine's Day card to go with.
I've already emailed Anne a thank you for everything so I'll tell you all what I told her. I think she can see into my house!I have a big birch branch in my dining room with lights on it that I decorate for the holiday and/or season. There wasn't a thing on the tree until tonight. I'll get some pictures after I put the rest of the docrations on the tree. Thanks Anne!
Marcia
"I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidence of the determination to live." Vita Sackville-West
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| junebug |
Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 12:28:40 PM
I just found this, so add me to the next swap, sounds like fun!!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 12:19:08 PM
Pics would be great....but maybe after our swap friend has received it. I can't wait to see and hear all about our gifties.
I'll be posting the next holiday swap soon.....stay tuned!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 27 2006 : 10:58:10 AM
I shipped mine today. So it will be a surprise for my exchange buddy!
Anne
"Second star to the right, straight on till morning" Peter Pan
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Jan 26 2006 : 9:26:27 PM
it's almost february first .. how's your valentine swap makings coming along? is it supposed to be a surprize .. or can we post pictures of what we are making for our swap partner? would be fun to see all the goodies!
True Friends, Frannie |
| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 16 2006 : 05:59:15 AM
Hello Ladies!!
My daughter, Kristin, has done the pickin' o' names from the hat. The match ups are as follows....
Aunt Jenny and Rebekka Mae
The Handmaiden and Kydeere40744
Whispering Pines and Sleepless Reader
Celticheart and Asnedecor
Cajungal and UtahFarmGirl
Bridge and CabinCreek Kentucky
So, email your gal with your mailing info and interests. Several of the gals posted their interests in the thread....you can go back and look'em up.
Have Fun!! Don't forget to come back and tell all about your treasure!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 15 2006 : 09:39:45 AM
Oops, I forgot, I enjoy needlework, animals, naturally, magazines and books - especially needlework magazines, and all colors.
Happy Wishes! |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 15 2006 : 09:36:41 AM
Catherine, I think I posted that I'd like to join but I'm not sure.
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Jan 14 2006 : 7:37:00 PM
Ohh...I should mention that I love ladybugs and Americana stuff and Boyds Bears. I have a few ideas for the gifts I will give to my exchange people. :) I look forward to participating in this!
Jessica~Miss Wilma's Niece
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 09:10:27 AM
I can't wait!I've been crocheting like mad, not sure how many "gifties" to make... And Catherine, it was so good to talk to you about the starter; to have a voice to go with the name. Maybe someday we'll all be technologically fit and add pictures to our profiles!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 10 2006 : 06:28:30 AM
One week to sign up!! Just post here that you'd like to join in.
This is sure to be a sweet exchange...Blessing someone with a little trinket of homemade treasure...anything in a Valentine's, heart or love theme...or not....just a little something from your home to theirs.
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 09:52:27 AM
Patricia, you're in luck!!! This is the first exchange!! You are in!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| whispering pines |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 09:45:48 AM
Hi, I never recieved anything about the first exchange ...but count me in again. Sounds like lots of fun. :)
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| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 08 2006 : 09:27:05 AM
You're on the list, Kim!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| The Handmaiden |
Posted - Jan 07 2006 : 9:06:35 PM
Catherine, sounds like more fun to me! Count me please!
Kim
"Faith shall finish all that Hope begins."
joan walsh anglund |
