| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 06:08:25 AM
Let's start thinking Valentine's Day...My second favorite day!! (after Christmas)!! Valentine's Day is a perfect ATC crafting time!!
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The cards and holders I have received:
Group I
Nancy
CeeJay The way the groups were formed is the order
Mary F. in which I received the cards each day.
Michelle
Maddie
Beth
Jill
Connie
Teresa
Sherry
Group II
Shelly
Terri
Annemary
Debbie H
Catherine
Michelle
Anne Erickson
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OK, Here goes....We will make 10 atc's with the Valentine theme....
If more than 10 sign up, they will form group 2...and so on...Only 10 ATC's will be made by one person....Now the twist, You will create one display form for your ATC. It can be a decorated spool, a child's block, anything that can be made to display one ATC at a time. If you use a spool, you can glue a piece of wire (like a photo holder) to the inside of the spool to create a way of displaying your favorite atc of the day..you can also use the plastic name card holder that comes in flowers that someone sends you way..Remember?
This will make the ATC's a little different and fun! The idea of the display came from our altered spool swap via Maddie!!
At the end of the swap, you will send the atc's plus display to me.
Please include 7 stamps...I will separate and send back to you 10 atc's and a display. This should be a fun, new way to do our ATC's!!
Sign up ends January 12th, you can go ahead and make 10 cards..
and be thinking of your display!
Mail out back to me, NO LATER than January 22..........
This will give folks time to enjoy their Valentine Creations!!
Remember it isn't fair to make folks wait on you!!
Have fun crafting and finding just the right things for your cards!!
Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Killarney |
Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 4:15:24 PM
Teresa, so glad you like my holder! and it did not come apart!
Omagine....#3392 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 4:12:56 PM
Terri that holder is adorable!!! Mine was too A hat from Maddie!
Imagine....#3392 |
| artfulsister |
Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 11:48:56 AM
Wow! everyone's atcs are fab! I love seeing them all. Here is the holder I received and the atcs too. Isn't this an adorable holder! I am not totally sure that the holder is from Pam Barnes, but I think so. Things got a little mixed up in the mail. If this is from you Pam, thank you so much for making it!
I adore the holder and ATC as well as each and everyone of the others. They are all really special.The cute heart card is form our lovely host! Thank you so much for hosting Beth!
And all the ATCs!
Thank you again everyone! Your really make my day special!
Every day is a new opportunity for joy! |
| Killarney |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 5:56:01 PM
C J that is one awesome Holder!!!
Imagine....#3392 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 4:04:53 PM
Thanks Catherine! I wanted to display as many as I could without a lot of issues . . . I'm just running out of little clothespins :)!
It was easy to make but I've been on the prowl for sometime looking for a frame that I liked, was big enough, not too ratty looking and in sturdy condition.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| urban chickie |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 2:30:24 PM
That's an AWESOME holder you made there, CJ! I love that you aren't constrained by any extras hanging off edges, or 3D aspects of some of the aTCs. That display will work for any ATC I think.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 12:50:11 PM
Finally . .
getting pics of the Valentine ATCs and holder. The holder was made by Jill Skane, a little block with what resembles a drawer pull on top with a clothespin on the back to hold the ATC. It is ADORABLE!!!
THANK YOU JILL!!!
It holds the ATC that Jill made as well . . thought it fitting!
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The ATC display frame I made with a frame, wire and fun buttons. The ATCs at the top are from swaps in a group outside of the Farmgirl Connection. The ones at the bottom are my FG Valentine ATCs
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My wonderful Valentine ATCs from you farmgirl friends! THANKS!
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 7:20:55 PM
Thank you CJ, I wanted to be able to thank the person that sent it, so glad I read all the post.
Warm Blessings,
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
"Winter is the time for comfort, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: It is the time for home,"-- Edith Sitwell, British poet
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 5:13:20 PM
Hi Sherry,
Yes, I did make the vase holder . . . sorry I didn't put my name on it. I guess that just slipped by me. I had fun making it though and I hope you REALLY enjoy it . . . I also thought it would work for other than just Valentines Day.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - Feb 09 2012 : 1:09:49 PM
Thanks Beth for hosting this swap it was fun! I received my atc's and I got the beautiful vase there was no name but I think it was CJ's so thanks CJ I just love it. I have it decorating my scrapbook room table for everyone to see. Great swap. Thanks everyone. 
Warm Blessings,
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
"Winter is the time for comfort, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: It is the time for home,"-- Edith Sitwell, British poet
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 5:03:24 PM
Hi Catherine!
So glad you like your ATC Valentine Holder. I love making things using
the little miniature gloves. I can't believe we both were swap partners, and we both forgot to put our names on them LOL!
Just goes to show great minds think alike.LOL! Or in our case, great minds forget alike. LOL! LOL!
I love my easel!!! You did a beautiful job making it. I love the pink and all of the beads entertwined around it. I wish I could post pictures so all of our farmsisters could see how beautiful it is.
My hubby bought me a new laptop computer and digital camera, and I am still having trouble getting the two of them to cooperate. LOL!
For now I am having to limit the number of swaps I do. I still cannot shake all of the weakness I have in my arms. I wear out in a hurry.
I sent a boatload of swaps out today. Some I have had ready to mail for over 2-3 weeks. I had to wait for a time when hubby could take me and help carry the packages in. I believe with the exception of one swap I am finally all caught up. I still have a ton of thank you's to write and get out in the mail. All of you ladies were so sweet and kind when I was going through my surgery.
Goodness sakes, look at all of this I have written..I guess it is final, I have written my first novel. LOL!
I hope we can become swap partners again sometime. Queen Beth, our
Royal Highness comes up with some really fun swaps. Don't you just love her? Her creative mind must work overtime and doubletime on Sunday's. She is so good. We have been so blessed with so many
wonderful and talented farm sisters.
Smiles and Hugs!
Debbie H.
Buzzn Bee |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 1:50:27 PM
So glad ya'll are receiving your cards.....Smiles. Beth.....
You can never be to kind! |
| urban chickie |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 09:40:54 AM
Ah ha ha!!! Apparently I never "subscribed" to this topic, and didn't see Debbie's post till now. Glad you like the holder Debbie, I was feeling insecure about it after I opened mine :)
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| urban chickie |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 09:29:16 AM
I received my ATCs as as usual, you all amaze me with your creativity!!! Thanks all for joining in the fun and sharing all your talents. And special thanks to Beth for hosting these great swaps!!!
I got a lovely ATC holder but there was no name on it so I am not sure who made it....but it made me think the one I made wasn't up to par! Just have to share pics:
 
The holder base is an upcycled thread spool with a glove attached and decorated....even has pink fingernail polish and a glitter heart ring! I just adore it and want to say thank you SO very much to the maker! As you can see, it looks great holding a Valentine :)
I realized after opening it that I forgot to put my name on my holder as well....geesh! I made a wooden holder painted pink and wrapped in wire and beads, so if you got that one, I made it lol.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| annielaurel |
Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 05:06:04 AM
I received my valentine ATCs and they are so pretty...every one of them. Thank you for the pretty card and the special little bottle. They are all on display and look so lovely.
Thank you everyone and thank you Beth for your special wrapping and the special little gift.
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.
Nancy
Farmgirl Sister #2301
Laughing is good exercise. It is like jogging on the inside.
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| artfulsister |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 8:36:47 PM
Beth, I received the ATCs from you yesterday! Thank you so much for hosting this fun swap and for the beautiful Valentine card.
Pam, I was lucky to get your beautiful stand and ATC! The stand is so creative and lovely! Your ATC is truly romantic and celebrates Valentine's Day beautifully! Thank you so much! I will display them with pride, and if it is o.k. with you I would love to share it on my blog.
I have not opened any others, as I am waiting till Valentines. Thank you everyone who participated. I will give you my thanks on Valentines when I look at them. Hugs,
Terri
Every day is a new opportunity for joy! |
| coaloha |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 09:51:22 AM
I have just opened my box of ATCs and a big Thank You to all of the farmgirls in the second group who made Valentine's ATCs. They are all so cute and I have them displayed on my entry table. Shelly, I got your adorable card holder, made from a tin-punched candle holder. So cute! Thank you. And Beth, thanks for the extra gifts and for hosting this swap! Anne, I sent a cupcake holder but forgot to put my name on it.
Thanks everyone!! Happy Valentine's Day.
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
Happy member of the Southwest Henhouse
Be distracted by joy |
| TeresaJ25 |
Posted - Feb 07 2012 : 06:39:11 AM
Thanks so much to everyone for these beautiful ATCs! I LOVE them all!
Connie-- I was lucky enough to receive the beautiful holder you made.. don't worry-it held up just fine in the mail!
I plan on taking a picture at some point today!!
Valentine hugs to all!!
Thanks Beth for hosting this fab swap.. the twist was a winner!
I love the journal, and how very true it is... Arts and Crafts DO keep you sane!! 
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
Keep reading. Keep learning. Keep loving. Keep giving. Keep smiling. Keep listening. Keep forgiving. Keep praying |
| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 6:37:30 PM
I was gone to Idaho over the weekend,got our keys to our new house on two acres. We cleaned and got it move inready. Got home yesterday and recievedmy atc's. I was soooo excited. I signed up for both lists sent 2
Meaning I sent out 2 holders and two sets of arcs and got two holders back. I flippin love all the arcs and squeeled like a kid in a candy factory when I saw my holders. Thank you so much to Teresa Jillian and Michelle and Ashley gutters for the amazing holders love to all you creative farmgirls. I have loved each and every atc swap.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
#3232
http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 6:13:05 PM
Ya'll are too sweet, but ya'll make it happen!!! It is just fun for me to be a part of it all!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 5:57:27 PM
Well, I received the most adorable ATCs today and the CA-UTEST little holder made by Jill. CUTE, CUTE Jill
Thanks everyone!
THANK YOU BETH, for the extra goodies and for doing . . . again . . . what you do best! ATC SWAP HOSTESS QUEEN!!!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| jill skane |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 3:28:40 PM
received my ATC's today, and my holder made by Beth, they are all awsome, thanks to all. |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 3:02:36 PM
Ok :) I tried my best at getting all the ATC's pictured & Nancys' holder.jpg) .jpg)
Blessings |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 1:44:49 PM
Hi All :) Received my ATC's & they are just GREAT. It just amazes me how creative & different each one is :) Nancy, I received your holder. It is a thread spool all dolled up for Valentines day. Thank You :) I will post pictures once I have them displayed nicely :)
Blessings |
| Killarney |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 09:31:47 AM
Shelly, sometimes I get 3 back. Like Beth said, she sends the leftovers out, which I give mine that I made to friends and family. The cat one in the Picture that says Love on top, is mine. Maybe next time I will get yours,I know they were awesome. Every one to me, is a Tiny little Masterpiece! I take mine to work after every swap, and evryone just loves to examine them and try to steal them! Stickey little Fingers! Ha! Hugs Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
