| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| rhondacate |
Posted - Nov 13 2009 : 7:40:41 PM
How many of you got your jars sent by today? I'm embarrassed to say that I did not. But I'm hoping to have it in the mail tomorrow. If you were not able to get your jar sent yet, please let your partner know. I think it's as much fun putting it together as receiving it!
How are you girls doing with your jars? I hope you are having fun getting them together. Just a reminder that Monday is the mail-out date. Which means I will be putting mine together this weekend. :)
(Tuesday, Nov. 24th) I sent emails with your partners information tonight. If you did not receive it, please let me know as soon as possible. Have fun making your jar and getting a fun jar in the mail.
I'm so sorry, girls. My computer is fighting a virus, so I spent all last night downloading new virus protection software and doing virus scans, which do not let me do anything else online. I have to work today, but I will send you your partner information tonight. Again, I'm sorry for the delay. :(
I will be emailing you with your partner information later today (Monday). I still have a couple of you that I haven't received info from. I need that in order to pair you up.
If you signed up to participate and have not sent me your address and info on your interests, please do so as soon as possible, so I can pair you up.
I had so much fun doing this last year!
For those of you who don't know what a whimsy jar is, it is basically a jar stuffed full of treasures.
The treasures you fill it with are only limited by your creativity and imagination. Anything from buttons to ornaments to sewing notions to....?. Find a nice quart canning jar with lid (or something similar) Wide mouth works well.
Fill the jar full of things that you think your partner would enjoy. (You will receive a list of your partner's interests.)You can decorate it if you'd like and mail to your partner by deadline. This will have to be limited to the US because of high mailing costs to other countries. (If there is more than one Canadian farmgirl that is interested, then I can match you up. :))
Here are links for previous swaps to give you some ideas:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26134
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15423
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17790
If you are interested, sign up here and e-mail me with your name (including user name), mailing address, and a list of things you enjoy, hobbies, collections, color, food, etc. The more you tell me, the more ideas your partner has about what you'd like.
How about we make the sign up deadline Saturday, November 21st? I will get your partners name to you within a couple of days of that. Mailout date will be by December 7th.
I'm excited!!! :)
~Rhonda
Here is a list of who has signed up so far:
1. Merry
2. vtstevens
3. kkprice (Karen)
4. Wende
5. Mikki? *
6. GiGi 58 (Gayle)*
7. Lorie Marler
8. barnagainkristin (Kristin)*
9. LindaJo
10.treelady
11.RhondaCate
12.bertha
13.maggie14
14.ms_artsy_fartsy
15.
16.
17.
18.
*I still need mailing address and a list of interests for these farmgirls.
http://rmfo-blogs.com/rhonda |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 11:36:56 AM
I got my christmas whisy jar and it is great!! I really like it! Thanks so much |
| ms_artsy_fartsy |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 5:46:01 PM
THANK YOU Rhonda!!!
I just got home from visiting the snow in Big Bear to a wonderful surprise!
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/xstrh8xedgex/crafts/WhimsyJar.jpg
http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac298/xstrh8xedgex/crafts/contents.jpg
I had such a blast both filling my jar and receiving this jam packed jam jar!!! Thank you again! I can't wait to do the next one!!! |
| LindaJo |
Posted - Dec 15 2009 : 07:31:08 AM
My box arrived yesterday, thank you Kristin! So many nice things and I will be using them. A crocheted dollie-beautiful. I read alot and received a very nice book mark. Fabric, white on white which I will use for the signature block swap, embroidery needles those will certainly be used, chocolate-what's not to like, tiny little Christmas bows, a dish towel-just the right color. Thank you,Kristin for being my partner. Have a Merry christmas and the best to you for 2010.
Linda
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| ms_artsy_fartsy |
Posted - Dec 15 2009 : 07:24:51 AM
Hooray!!! It's amazing how LITTLE fits in those tiny jars =)
I was hoping to hide more treasures inside, but I made due with the limited space.
Can't wait for the next one!!! |
| rhondacate |
Posted - Dec 14 2009 : 6:12:53 PM
Got mine today! So fun. I will try to take a picture and post it.
Thanks, Sara.
~Rhonda
http://rmfo-blogs.com/rhonda |
| Merry |
Posted - Dec 14 2009 : 4:29:42 PM
Oh Julie! The chicken! Thank you for the chicken! I am not allowed to have live chickens "in town" but thanks to you and Gramadinah, I have two in my 'sister' flock!
Oh and doubly thank you because I needed a priority box that size to mail my MIL's gift!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
| Merry |
Posted - Dec 14 2009 : 4:23:55 PM
Julie,
Got the jar today, thank you for the pins, beads, pincushion, trim, threader, ornament, magnet, stamps, lotion, tea, chocolate and the quilt square! You amaze me, and thank you so much for being my swap partner.
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
| LindaJo |
Posted - Dec 14 2009 : 07:04:33 AM
Hi Kristin,
I'm so glad you liked the items. Yes, I made the embroderied ornament and I painted the teacup ornament. Porcelain painting, you know. Do you know what that size jar was used for, it's so tall? Have a Merry Christmas and the best for 2010!
Linda Jo
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 12:04:36 PM
Linda Jo,
I received my whimsy jar yesterday at the perfect moment. I was decorating for Christmas and feeling tired and a little overwhelmed. Boy did that black walnut fudge come at the right time for the whole family. It was so yummy. Your gift tags are adorable. I love the jar. I think my favorite thing of all was the little chicken pin cushion but I love everything else too. The tiny christmas teacup, all the tea, the knitted washcloth, goodies and especially the embroidered ornament were all perfect. Did you make the ornament? I can't imagine the time it must have taken and I will treasure it forever. Thanks so much for being a great swap partner. Hope your jar comes to you soon. My son-in-law took it to the post office for me since he was on his way. He sent it ground so it may take up to nine days to get there. Sorry, but it is on it's way as of Dec. 8th. Happy Holidays and thanks again!
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
| Wende |
Posted - Dec 13 2009 : 07:54:31 AM
I received my whimsy jar !!
It is great. It is filled with CHRISTMAS !
I love it. Hope to do this again sometime. Everyone at work is jealous of our swaps. LOL
Thank you .
WENDE
#660
You know your a Farm Girl when... |
| Merry |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 2:43:32 PM
Julie glad you liked everything! It was fun to put together for you!
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
| treelady |
Posted - Dec 11 2009 : 2:39:44 PM
I received my Whimsy Jar today. Merry you are such a joy to have for a swap partner. It contained a dishcloth, mini apron, beautiful bookmark, a funky chicken that I absolutely love and has earned a spot on my kitchen window sill, chrismas kleenexs, vintage towel and hankie, a miniture christmas stocking, a beautiful velvet pin cusion cushion, buttons and a bag of christmas candy! Merry I love it all and hope you will enjoy yours as well.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 7:41:59 PM
I sent mine!!
Hugs,
Channah
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
| LindaJo |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 11:15:00 AM
I mailed mine to Kristine yesterday.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| Merry |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 10:13:55 AM
Mailing mine today.
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 09:59:51 AM
mailing mine today for Lorie.
If you can dream it, and if you are willing to put forth the work and effort, you can have anything you envision. |
| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 09:39:19 AM
Heading off to the post office today to mail Linda Jo's jar.
barnagainkristin |
| vtstevens |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 08:28:47 AM
I think a Valentine's Whimsey jar would be fun. How about Birthday whimsey jars? We could be paired with a farmgirl sister and do up a specialized jar just for her on her birthday.
I don't suffer from stress. I'm a carrier.
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| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Dec 01 2009 : 2:28:52 PM
Mailed mine today! Hey how about a valentines whimsy jar. I found a bunch of cute stuff for one. |
| LindaJo |
Posted - Nov 25 2009 : 12:55:00 PM
Kristin,
I have you as a partner. I emailed you hopefully you can let me know if you received my email. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| vtstevens |
Posted - Nov 24 2009 : 10:21:47 PM
Are we matched up yet? :)
getting ready..... |
| Lorie Marler |
Posted - Nov 24 2009 : 07:57:16 AM
I have started my jar but am anxiously waiting for my giftees name. Any news yet? |
| rhondacate |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 7:37:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by vtstevens
I so can't wait to start creating the Christmas whimsey jar for my giftee - I just want everyone to know i check this topic every 5 minutes to see if we have been assigned someone yet!
getting ready.....
I'm working on it right now! :) So fun to see excitement about this. I had computer problems this afternoon, but it seems to be working okay now.
~Rhonda
http://rmfo-blogs.com/rhonda |
| vtstevens |
Posted - Nov 23 2009 : 3:25:18 PM
I so can't wait to start creating the Christmas whimsey jar for my giftee - I just want everyone to know i check this topic every 5 minutes to see if we have been assigned someone yet!
getting ready..... |
| barnagainkristin |
Posted - Nov 22 2009 : 6:14:20 PM
Hi Rhondacate,
Just wondered if you now have my interests. I emailed you last week but maybe I didn't get it right. Let me know if you didn't receive it.
barnagainkristin |
