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| cajungal |
Posted - Feb 02 2006 : 06:28:04 AM
Seasonal and Holiday Gift Exchange
Theme: St. Patrick's Day
Deadline to sign up: Feb. 19th
Partners announced: Feb. 20th
Mail date : by March 13th
I'll post the original guidelines on the next post. But, basically, you'll make a handmade giftie with a value of $5 or less. You'll send it to your "partner" that you'll be matched up with.
Junebug and Sqrl....y'all posted at the Valentine's exchange that you'd like to be in the next one. Your names are in the hat.
Blessings!
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| AnnieT |
Posted - Mar 24 2006 : 1:34:32 PM
Oh, Goodness. I am so sorry. I had to leave town unexpectedly, and just got home yesterday, without ever mailing my swappie. Oy! I will work on getting it out Monday. Better late than never, eh?
Annie
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 20 2006 : 2:18:53 PM
Recieved the most adorable perfect little pillow from Kay (therusticcottage) today!! It has a chenile backing and four yo-yo's on front in greens framed with a border...just the cutest things. I will have to take a picture..can't do it justice..I LOVE it!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Celticheart |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 6:46:15 PM
Rebekkah....thank you so much for the sachet. It smells SO nice and yes it will do nicely until my mint wakes up from the winter.
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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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 07:50:41 AM
Rebekah ~ many thanks for the beautiful hankie!! You did a great job and I love it! I'll treasure it. Thanks again!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 9:59:27 PM
Too late it is already planned and will be out in the mail on Monday.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| happymama58 |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 9:20:20 PM
Thanks for being so understanding! Don't worry about sending something to swap for the make-up. I'm just glad you could use it --I hate having something that's perfectly usable that is just sitting around.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 4:50:35 PM
I couldn't love it more..and how special that your grandma made the doily!!!
I am working on a little something to send you in swap for the makeup..that was just so generous of you and I love to make little things...
and YOU are not a goof!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| happymama58 |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 2:47:40 PM
Aunt Jenny, I've been worried to death you wouldn't like it, especially after something I found out today. I know all you ladies here who are really skilled are going to think I'm an idiot, but I'd never sewn a clothing item before. I've made quilt tops and crafts, but that's all. Today, through the course of a discussion, I found out I was supposed to put the red thread on the bobbin thingy, too. I didn't know that! The back of all the stitching on the apron is white, which is wrong. What a goof I am! 
I'm glad you like it and feel like a weight has been lifted. Btw, I sure didn't make the doily. It was just a "something extra" my grandma made. I hope you like the make-up as much as I do and the color works for you. Even if it doesn't, you can wear it around the house to get the feel of it and see if you like it.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 2:16:09 PM
Patti!!! I love love love love love the apron..and it is my very favorite colors too! You did a great job on it and I will wear it proudly!! And the doily is adorable too..I had a perfect spot for it!
Thanks also for sending the bare minerals makeup! Can't wait to try that out!!
What a fun mail day!!! You are a doll!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| junebug |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 12:16:59 PM
Glad you liked it Sharon, it was fun to make!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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| Bridge |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 08:42:24 AM
Catherine, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Gals, I got a adorable apron and St.Patty's Pin from Catherine!!
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Mar 17 2006 : 08:16:06 AM
Oh Marcia and Patricia-
Your little green handmades brightened my day! I have to admit that my daughter has taken the pillow- said it was made special for her since it is so small!!! And the sweets and towel are both put to good use (well the chocolates disappeared FAST but the towel is out!) You girls made my week;) I hope you all get yours today if you haven't already- we have had a wild week around here and they went out on Mon afternoon.
Rebekka |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 5:12:59 PM
Sue, the frame is very cute!!! We hung the wind chimes on the front porch to let everyone we're Irish...at least for tomorrow. And thanks for the Bells of Ireland seeds!! I'll think of you all summer long :)
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 3:43:32 PM
I am so glad you gals liked them I love to make little things most of all.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 3:17:37 PM
Aunt Jenny -- I got my darling "Bee Happy" pillow and "I'm Irish For Today" pin. They are adorable. Oh to be able to stitch like you do!!! I'm a bad girl and just got yours mailed today. I sent it by priority mail so hopefully it will arrive on St Pat's Day.
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http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Mar 16 2006 : 08:51:02 AM
Aunt Jenny, thank you so much for the goodies -- the flower pillow is so cute, and I really needed the "no pinches" pin for tomorrow. I don't own a single green piece of clothing! Both are so cute.
I'm sorry I didn't post last night. There's been something going on here (can't share at this point, but it's not with me specifically, but does affect me) that I was dealing with. All good wishes and prayers are appreciated. Sorry for the vagueness at this point.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 7:39:54 PM
Marca, I got your wonderful gift today, too! I love the green checkered towel with the shamrock on it! It's hanging in my kitchen right now and looks great! And the chocolate, wow! Thanks!
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Come visit my Etsy store at www.chezPatricia.etsy.com |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 6:46:07 PM
Patricia.....received you 'giftee' today. What a pretty little pillow to celebrate the 'green day.' Love the buttons! Thanks you do much.
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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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 1:00:44 PM
About 20 years ago, when we first moved here, it was normal to get a few feet per storm, and a few of those per season. We haven't had it like this in at least 10 years. It used to start earlier too. Snow in March was more like the last of the storms, not the start. It will be interesting to see if this is a start of a new weather cycle.
I'm chomping at the bit to get to the P.O., but since the strom put a branch through my car's rear window, I'll have to wait for my son to get home and check for me!
You guys stay safe too,
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| junebug |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 11:16:10 AM
Sharon, is that normal for your area? Stay safe!! We got the tail end of the storms that came through our state over the weekend, thank goodness! Got some much needed rain on the good side of the storms. Let me know when you get your goodie in the mail.
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 08:22:56 AM
Sue,We got two feet of snow. Now it's hit the dirty, icy stage. No more fun. We may get more this weekend. Hope you are safe and far from all the tornado activity.
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| happymama58 |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 07:43:37 AM
Aunt Jenny, my dh just emailed me and said I have a package from you (he told me the name)! How in the world am I supposed to sit here all day, knowing there's a package waiting on me?! Someone is trying to teach me patience
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.blogspot.com/ |
| junebug |
Posted - Mar 15 2006 : 04:31:21 AM
I feel honored and should of recgonized it from MJ's book!! Thanks again, I will treasure it! Still digging out, did you get rain or snow?
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
www.countrypleasures.motime.com |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Mar 14 2006 : 7:41:58 PM
Rebekkah and Patricia....yours went out in the mail yesterday.
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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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Mar 14 2006 : 1:25:18 PM
Sue, I'm so happy you like it! The pattern is from Mary Jane's (BIG) book! It was so easy. Yours was the first, but not the last,that I made from the pattern.
Still digging out,
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
