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| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 5:42:26 PM
At this point, don't send it, unless you have heard from your partner!!!
You would fill a QUART canning jar with little gifts related to your farmgirl partner's likes and hobbies ex: I like things that are lucky, polka dots, buddhas, magnets, paper crafting, teapots, 50's housewives, turtles, herbs, flowers, cherries, oranges, strawberries, orange and turquiose, dark chocolate,candles, old cheesey robots, wizard of oz, buttons, beads, toiletries from France, and stuff that is shiny or sparkles.
If you google whimsy jar you will see an example, also there some pics on a previous Whimsy Jar Swap strings.
Please post here to sign up for the swap, DON'T FORGET TO POST LOTS OF YOUR LIKES! After assigning partners, I will let you contact eachother for addresses.
You must mail your Whimsy QUART jar to your partner by December 1st.
Sign up will end this coming week, with hopefully, an even # of swappers :)
Swappers must live in the USA or Canada.
Swappers are encouraged to add delivery confirmation or tracking to packages.
Swappers are encouraged to take and post photos of what they send and receive.
Trish
Make cupcakes not war!
Marilyn-TansyShy
Tara-Jessi Lynn
Farmmilkmama-Calico Girl
Brenda Peterson-Pinokeeo
Joey-JF Brown
4everbooks-Sue Feely
Alterations byemily- Penny Wise
ptroupe-grammytammy
buzznbee-Catherine L
springdoeling-Idaho Shamrock
Cheryl Keyes-luckilady
cynfullypurple-Jessielovestocraft
Cohaloa-Pedro
Treelady-one_dog_per_acre |
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| Joey |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 12:18:49 PM
Just going thru my jar from Jamie again this AM and saw so much more I didn't mention, like a lovely white heart necklace with small brown beads, and a silver inspirational bracelet that I immediately put on-love it, a few brass leaves and a little angel, tiny red jinglebell earrings and a little clay flowerpot. I don't know how you managed to get it all in one jar but I'm so glad you did. The candy is all gone..so much for restraint..it was GOOD! Jamie thank you again and thank you Trish for doing this swap. It was fun. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 22 2011 : 5:55:05 PM
Jamie sent me a jar of WONDERFUL things..teen tiny clothes pins, colored paperclips, many little rosebuds and fresh lavender (the scent of which is one of my favorites), cute lamb buttons, a fabulous beach ornament full of sand, shells and a tiny sand bucket, great candy (did you make that? So good), and best of all, a tiny 1 inch square inch blank book tied with a ribbon. The rolling pin recipe holder is already on my kitchen shelf. I know I've probably forgotten 10 other things but I loved it all. Thank you Jamie, for a wonderful swap. Best of all, I've enjoyed getting to know you. HUGS, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 22 2011 : 5:49:03 PM
Trish, I sent you an e-mail but YES, I sent the jar before you posted the big message to not send if you jhaven't heard from your partner. And just for the record, I HAD heard from my partner and we had exchanged several e-mails. Jamie had not had internet for awhile so she couldn't e-mail me, but of course, I didn't know that. I've been away for 3 days but the package from Jamie was waiting for me when I got home and she had sent me a note saying she had gotten the jar from me. Jamie had mailed my jar 12/09/11 but the address was a little messed up and it took awhile to get to me but I LOVE everything she sent so all ends well. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| Catherine L |
Posted - Dec 21 2011 : 8:12:54 PM
Debbie, I received the jar and all the other goodies. I love the way you decorated the jar and there was so much in the package. Thank you very much. I pray you will recover all of your strength. Cathy
~Cathy~
Farmgirl 2428 http://www.my-fairhaven.blogspot.com/
http://adaywithnonnaandboompa.blogspot.com/ |
| springdoeling |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 3:04:44 PM
Thank you, Kathy, for being my partner as well. Farm girls are the BEST!! I so enjoyed this swap. Thank you, too, Trish, for arranging this awesome swap!! Kathy, I absolutely LOVED everything and I'm planning on jumping right into the book tonight!!
Blessings of this Christmas season to ALL.
Susan (springdoeling)
quote:
Originally posted by IdahoShamrock
Oh my goodness, Sue...you are an amazing stager! You have arranged all of those goodies in such an artful way. They all look far better than when I packed your box! haha
Thankyou for being my partner. I so enjoyed choosing items for you and I love receiving your box. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com
"...and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8 |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 08:53:09 AM
And thankyou, Trish, for arranging this swap. I enjoyed it enourmously. The best part was exchanging emails with Sue. Farmgirls make the best friends!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 08:49:27 AM
Oh my goodness, Sue...you are an amazing stager! You have arranged all of those goodies in such an artful way. They all look far better than when I packed your box! haha
Thankyou for being my partner. I so enjoyed choosing items for you and I love receiving your box. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| springdoeling |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 04:10:24 AM
I'm going to try to remember absolutely everything that Kathy spoiled me with in my box!! There was just so much and it was all so awesome (Kathy, if I forget anything, please forgive me; it will all be loved and used!!). I don't think I mentioned my plaid addiction in my list of favorite items, but Kathy covered it with some GORGEOUS handmade cards; there was a fabulous book on counted cross-stitch, what looks to be an amazing novel (A story built around an infected fabric bolt, really?!?! You're REALLY, REALLY AMAZING Kathy! Can't wait to jump into those pages!!); seven wooden thread spools; two yummy sounding coffees, a HUGE bar of awesome moisturizing soap; a handmade bookmark for my novel (or cross-stitch book); two lovely candles that smell VERY Christmas-y; an old card of wool that is just lovely and will find a home in some embroidery before being tucked away with a few strands left on it with my others; a lovely note (that I'll also likely use as a bookmark since it's just so pretty -- Kathy, I also have that rose stamp!); three cards of beautiful buttons; and an EXQUISITE, lace-edged hankie to add to my collection!!! I am so very spoiled and incredibly humbled by your lovely gifts, Kathy. Thank you so very, very much!! And, of course, I can't forget all the lovely, delicious, decadent individual squares of Ghirardelli dark chocolates (raspberry and mint) that I savored!! Hopefully this will let me attach more than one picture but, if not, I'll just do the one overall shot and leave out the closer ups. Kathy, thank you again and again so very much!!!
"...and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8 |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 02:39:59 AM
What can we learn from this: DELIVERY CONFIRMATION!!!!
When did you send the jar? Please tell me it was before I posted huge messages to not send your jar if you not in contact with your partner. quote:
Originally posted by Joey
Hi Jamie, are you OK? I haven't heard from you despite a few e-mails. I don't know if you got the whimsey jar from me and I haven't received one from you. This is unlike you so I'm a little worried. You haven't been on the forums this month either. I'm really just checking on you..you never write..you never call..isn't that a song or something? :-) Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 02:35:20 AM
I'm retiring after this.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 18 2011 : 11:07:24 PM
Hi Jamie, are you OK? I haven't heard from you despite a few e-mails. I don't know if you got the whimsey jar from me and I haven't received one from you. This is unlike you so I'm a little worried. You haven't been on the forums this month either. I'm really just checking on you..you never write..you never call..isn't that a song or something? :-) Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| springdoeling |
Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 09:10:36 AM
Kathy (IdahoShamrock)has completely and utterly spoiled me!! I have a crazy day today, as well as an all-nighter tonight to finish up some costuming and some baking for tomorrow, but I promise to take pictures and post properly on Sunday afternoon!! I'm beside myself!! Kathy, thank you so VERY, VERY much! What lovely, lovely, special items! Can't wait to take pictures (although the pic might be minus a little chocolate) and show everyone. Thank you again so very much!!
Susan (springdoeling)
"...and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8 |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 6:29:12 PM
Joanna (TansyShy) I received my fabulous package today! Wow! You went to town on finding things from Alaska. I love all the postcards, buttons, stickers, recipes, trinkets and so much more. And the jar is so cute! I've already thought of something to use it for on my craft table. Thank you!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 12:10:19 PM
And, that precious vintage hankie! I told you there were too many things to remember!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 12:08:41 PM
Thanks to Tammy, also, for all the goodies she had in and around my jar: bookmarks (one she had cross-stitched),tons of buttons and lace, the cutest little bag she made that holds different bags of tea and can be rolled up and carried in your purse for those times eateries don't have a flavor you like, a mug ( I collect mugs!!!), a tiny book of selected psalms, candles, and many other things too numerous to mention. Oh, and of course, earrings--in brown glass--I love earrings and the color brown!It is wonderful to have my first friend in my new town to be a MJF sister. And, my jar was vintage----awesome! But, the most awesome thing is that we both love the Lord.
Merry Christmas to al,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 11:57:51 AM
This makes me so happy!quote:
Originally posted by grammytammy
Portia and I were able to do lunch yesterday and exchange our jars.  We had a great time, how fun to have a FarmGirl so close. Thanks to you Portia for all the goodies you crammed into and onto my jar. I especially love the moose socks and tags. I wore the scarf all the rest of the day!
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead..JPG)
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| springdoeling |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 10:06:16 AM
I'm so delighted that it arrived safe and sound and that you enjoyed all the goodies! I had so much fun packing it and, while I know it was just supposed to be a jar, there was no way to squeeze scrapbooking/card making (12 x 12) sheets in there! Or the coffee for that matter!  And I'm delighted that canning jar will be well used! Enjoy! Enjoy! And I'll post as soon as mine arrives!!
Many blessings!
quote:
Originally posted by IdahoShamrock
I received the most wonderful whimsy jar from springdoeling, Sue. Thankyou so much! It was stuffed with alphabet stickers, scrapbook papers, markers, a stamp, coffee, teechino ( I LOVE teechino)soaps, a dishcloth,garden seeds and fertiliser, craft supplies and lots of love! I wish I could upload photos so you all could see the whimsy box! She actually packed a whimsy jar in a box of goodies...(Hersheys' mint kisses)... But the best is probably the new canning jar and ring, Yay! I will think of you, Sue, when I can something in it. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
You whimsy box was sent off this week, a little late, but the PO reassured me you will have it before the weekend.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com
"...and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8 |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 09:41:09 AM
I received the most wonderful whimsy jar from springdoeling, Sue. Thankyou so much! It was stuffed with alphabet stickers, scrapbook papers, markers, a stamp, coffee, teechino ( I LOVE teechino)soaps, a dishcloth,garden seeds and fertiliser, craft supplies and lots of love! I wish I could upload photos so you all could see the whimsy box! She actually packed a whimsy jar in a box of goodies...(Hersheys' mint kisses)... But the best is probably the new canning jar and ring, Yay! I will think of you, Sue, when I can something in it. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
You whimsy box was sent off this week, a little late, but the PO reassured me you will have it before the weekend.
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 09:56:55 AM
Anne, you are so welcome. This was a little "extra" that we decided to do after the cut-off was closed and I'm so glad we did. What wonderful fun..and a new friend, I think.
Jamie, Have you gotten your jar yet? I mailed it the same day I mailed Annes but you live farther so it should come soon. I hope it arrives safely. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| NeeNee |
Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 09:19:52 AM
is this closed this seems like fun wen ur taking new ppl if you could let me i would love to join thanks.
FaRmGirL SiStEr# 3203
~ The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. ~
~A Bible That is falling apart Probably belong to someone who isnt~
*Being fueled with self-determination can make us strive for great things.*
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http://hislilwildflower.blogspot.com/ |
| annemary |
Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 09:15:30 AM
Joey,
I'm so glad we received each others jars on the same day, that is way fun! I sent you a quick e-mail last night, but wanted to let you know here, too. I loved everything, it was so much fun going through all of the little treasures that you stuffed into the jar. The vintage photos and postcards, buttons, shells, beads, collage items, the special owl and little birds, the brooch, the ruler, the chocolate, the homemade washcloth (I know I'm forgetting things, I'm at work!). Thank you!! I also enjoyed reading your note about where everything came from. I'll write a more detailed e-mail as soon as I can!
I did not make the snowflake, I can't recall where it came from, but I thought it was a good winter representation of MN! 
~Anne
#763 |
| grammytammy |
Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 04:17:45 AM
Portia and I were able to do lunch yesterday and exchange our jars. We had a great time, how fun to have a FarmGirl so close. Thanks to you Portia for all the goodies you crammed into and onto my jar. I especially love the moose socks and tags. I wore the scarf all the rest of the day!
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead. |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 07 2011 : 11:27:53 AM
Anne, WOW!! I love everything...the doilies, hanky, flowers, old postcard, chocolate,spoon, wonderful jewelry, lots. I think the thing I liked the most is the little snowflake ornament. Did you make that? We don't get much snow here in Florida (thank God.) so that makes me think of you and MN the most. Loved the scrabble tiles. Thank you for your many farmgirl kindness and for getting it all in a jar. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| Joey |
Posted - Dec 07 2011 : 09:48:31 AM
Anne, the mailman just brought my whimsy jar. I haven't opened it yet but I wanted you to know it got here safely. I hope yours does too. I'll open soon. I'm so excited!! Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| annemary |
Posted - Dec 06 2011 : 7:57:06 PM
Can't wait, Joey. Yours went out via priority mail yesterday, so I hope it arrives quickly! Thank you for swapping with me as an extra. :)
~Anne
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