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| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Dec 01 2011 : 08:35:47 AM
The idea is to make something wonderful out of yo-yos for your partner. Here are some examples of brooches, necklaces, etc.
The only rule is there has to be a yo-yo in it. Oh, and no yo-yo clowns! Take that to mean whatever you will.
Sign ups until 12/31, then I'll draw for partners, and you will swap addresses. Have your creations to your partner before February 1st.
Trish- Marilyn of Washington
Marilyn of CO - Kimberly
Beth- Karla
Judith - Ann
Connie Jo - Dianne
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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| mountain mama |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 2:17:50 PM
I received the cutest potholders today from Kimberly. They are a cool color of green and in the corners she put yo yos with some of her grandmothers old buttons for decoration. The gift is perfect Thank you soooooooo much. Enjoyed this swap.
Marilyn
Farmgirl #408
Stress relief: go fishing, play in the dirt. go on a road trip, talk to a farmgirl. |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 3:50:37 PM
OOOOOOHHHHHHH, I was lurking....and love the Journal! Great Idea!!! You other gals need to
post pictures too...you never know who is "watching you". LOL (But only post what you receive unless
your partner doesn't know how to post.)
FUN! FUN!! FUN!!!
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 07:36:47 AM
Glad you like it Trish. (I peeked in your likes for the whimsy jar swap to get the color ideas).
Hmmm.....I've had brushes in my hand my whole life, so I'm not really sure how I learned to paint. I know there is artistic talent on both sides of my family. My Grandpa Gust was head of the Boeing paint/sign shop in his day. My great Uncle Eric was a sign painter and I spent hours watching him paint signs and draw designs. My aunt Terri is a commercial artist and graphic designer. Jo Sonja Jansen, Heidi Englund, Gayle Oram and Lois Mueller are my painting heros. I've taken plenty of classes in a broad range of media over the years.
I also belong to some really great painting groups. Western Rosemalers, California Rosemalers, Society of Decorative Painters, and Northwest Toleliners. Toleliners is the local chapter of SDP and we are hosting a convention in Seattle in September so if you are interested I can hook you up with alot more info. These organizations all have classes during their regular meetings and some special seminars during the year. It's a great way to learn new skills and meet other artists and teachers.
I'll be looking forward to your project whenever it gets here. Right now all I have time to worry about is cleaning up branches and storm debris at work.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 05:38:39 AM
Thank you, Marilyn! I really love it. It's all things I dig, orange, turquoise, magnets. Awesome! So far I am in love with anything you paint. I want to know how you learned how to paint. Please say Donna Dewberry. I'm hoping your project won't be late. I am so horrible at matching purples, lucky you. PS, I'm always thinking snow :)
Ladies, I will post a pic later. Marilyn made me a magnetic memo board. Yo-yos are the magnets!
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 07:29:29 AM
Trish, I haven't been able to get out to the post office, so your package is still here. It doesn't quite fit inside my home mailbox and I haven't wanted to leave it sitting outside the box with all this blowing snow and rain. So, I will send it when I can.
Stay safe!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Jan 19 2012 : 04:38:20 AM
Thanks Marilyn,
I tried to open the mailbox last night. :(
I'll try again today.
Be careful out there.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 7:42:54 PM
Trish, your project is finished and will go out in tomorrow's mail.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Kim L. |
Posted - Jan 13 2012 : 11:52:55 AM
I received my yo-yo yesterday form my partner Marilyn. It is sooooo cute -- I love it!!! Marilyn you made my day -- thank you:)
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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| Ohioann |
Posted - Jan 11 2012 : 6:18:21 PM
Judith (forgetmenot), What a lovely package! Your first attempt at a yo-yo project is great. Your selection of color is lovely and the mug cozy will be put to good use for my hot herbal tea. So many extra goodies too! Thanks so much. Ohioann
Farmgirl 3129 Retired and busier than ever in East Central Ohio |
| mountain mama |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 09:21:53 AM
I sent my partner her yo yo yesterday. Hope she likes it. First time doing this but enjoyed it.
Marilyn
Farmgirl #408
Stress relief: go fishing, play in the dirt. go on a road trip, talk to a farmgirl. |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 09:10:29 AM
One more view of the journal since the post timed out: 
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 09:03:45 AM
Okay..so I have not tried posting photos in awhile..Here are photos of the beautiful journal cover with a note I received from Ohioann! Isn't it the greatest!
Thank you, Ann!
 
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| CCChristen |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 07:31:11 AM
I just love yo yos. you girls are doing a great job!
Line Shack Farmgirl
#1570
Happy Trails |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 8:31:32 PM
Oh, I am such a lucky farmgirl! I received my yo-yo swap today from Ohioann. Ann made a beautiful (removable) journal cover. Solid multi-colored yo-yo s front and back..except for a white square on front embroidered "Farmgirl Journal"! What a thrill! Can't wait to post a pic of it tomorrow! Thanks so much, Ann!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| mountain mama |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 5:33:23 PM
Heard from my partner. Now I'm working to get this project out to her as soon as I can. Never made these before but I am enjoying the challenge.
Marilyn
Farmgirl #408
Stress relief: go fishing, play in the dirt. go on a road trip, talk to a farmgirl. |
| DEW |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 3:26:56 PM
Hi Everyone
I have been out of the loop for a couple of weeks. Do we have partners? Where do I find mine?
Dianne |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 3:26:32 PM
Oh boy! You are so on the ball. Ann... Now I am excited! Guess I will pull my box together tomorrow and put it in the mail also. I'll let you know after I do that!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Ohioann |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 07:07:23 AM
Hi Judith, Just a note to let you know that your yoyo exchange went in the mail this morning (1-4-12) I had it almost ready to go when I got your name so finished it up and sent it on its way. Ann
Farmgirl 3129 Retired and busier than ever in East Central Ohio |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Jan 03 2012 : 2:09:25 PM
Trish, I have your address so I'll just send my project along to you when it's ready. Just wanted to let you know I got the message that you are my partner.
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 |
| mountain mama |
Posted - Jan 03 2012 : 06:23:09 AM
Have e-mailed Kimberly(Kim L)m info. I am looking forward to doing this swap I have never done one so new adventure.
Marilyn
Farmgirl #408
Stress relief: go fishing, play in the dirt. go on a road trip, talk to a farmgirl. |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 8:00:02 PM
Ann, I sent you an e-mail too. Well, actually two of them. Guess I should read the entire thread before I jump! I'm almost ready to mail!
Thanks, Trish, for hosting this~ It will be great fun! BYW...I use the clover template also.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| Ohioann |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 7:37:04 PM
Thanks for posting the swap partners! I've e-mailed Forgetmenot(Judith) and am looking forward to finishing my January YoYo project for her.
Farmgirl 3129 Retired and busier than ever in East Central Ohio |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 7:30:15 PM
Yes, it is a flower shaped yo-yo.
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| debbies journey |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 7:15:25 PM
Trish, your dottee is really cute, is the tule on the tail a yo-yo?
Debbie
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| Claudelle |
Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 5:48:31 PM
This looks like a fun swap, can I still join?
Karla
Farmgirl Sister #171
Free Tibet! |
