| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - May 29 2012 : 11:00:48 AM
Take a walk in the nearby woods or park, during the day or at night and capture or rescue a fairy. Make your fairy a nice home in a glass jar. Not a large jar, maybe a seasoning jar or bigger babyfood jar, or those tiny acrylic paint cans, maybe even an old cloche and cheese tray from '78. Just make sure that you can see your fairy in the jar. Make sure to decorate the lid so that your fairy does not get mistaken for seasoning salt and get shaken up.
Write a short story introducing your fairy, telling where you found her/him, and what you have put in their home. Please add any other important information about your fairy that the new guardian will need.
Sources for jars: your kitchen cupboard spices loose their potency after a year so it might be time to replace one. Your local thrift store, craft or antique store.
The fairy can be a very small 3 dimensional doll. The fairy can be a two dimensional picture. Pictures can be mounted to a piece of cardboard and then attach to small wooden block so she can be "free standing" in the bottle. These are just ideas, you could make your fairy out of shrink art or anything you like, maybe clay?
Bottom line requirements:
Small container as described above.
Fairy.
Decorate inside and top of jar.
Write a little story.
Senders choice, no theme, except fairies.
Requirements: You must have 250 posts, or be a member of the Farmgirl Sisterhood. Sorry Newbies, I wouldn't want to fairy, I mean angel this swap. If you are close to requirements, email me. Anyone interested?
Mail out will be by the end of June.
EXAMPLES:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX02aHp7ms0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmRGi5mKfME&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms_1GIP5P_0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuzGq8wvAwU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRZV9E8dJiA&feature=related
http://www.aol.com/2011/08/18/real-fairy-captured-in-gu_n_930218.html
I watched them, but my volume is off, so I can't be held responsible for youtube dirtlip crafters :)
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“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jul 20 2012 : 6:16:24 PM
Oh such sweet little fairys, mine is happily sitting on the counter just being sweet.
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 20 2012 : 5:39:22 PM
Trish,
My fairy arrived but the box was smashed and the lid came off. I will put it back together and post a photo. Thank you, those flowers you made are really nice!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Madelena |
Posted - Jul 17 2012 : 10:04:39 AM
Oh LORA.
She is adorable.. and soo worth the wait. A little princess with butterfly wings has flown into my home and sits on my kitchen window sill. (I hope she moonlights as the dish washing fairy, but that might be beneath her status. LOL!)
I love the jewel touches and her "toad stool" when she just wants to sit and read. And she came with her lovely fairy book and stickers so she can reminisce about her fairy friends.
Thank you so much. She is just the cutest ever !
Mary... (tried to capture her on picture.. but alas the neighboring troll stoll my camera. We are waiting for a dark, moonless night to put on our ninja outfits and get it back.)
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 08:07:31 AM
Oh that really does sound cute!
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 05:21:47 AM
Sounds very cute!
Emily |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 16 2012 : 04:22:20 AM
Emily,
I didn't take any pictures:( I did glue the nest into the bottom of the jar and then glued the fairy into the nest.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 4:29:04 PM
Diane,
Did you happen to take any pictures of the fairy jar you sent? I was hoping to see it with the real birds nest. Do you do anything to hold them together? I know they must be pretty sturdy if momma and all the babies can stay in it, but I wasn't sure if you had to do anything to them.
Emily |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Jul 10 2012 : 1:15:02 PM
Mary,
She's packed and ready to fly! Should be arriving in Texas in a couple of days. I hope you like her!
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
www.farmallchickphotos.blogspot.com |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 11:16:30 AM
Trish,
It is a real nest. Every year some finches make nests in my hanging ferns. I take them out in the fall and collect them along with other bird nests.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 08:48:51 AM
Yes, Diane, thank you, I did get her. I have been very busy, sorry I didn't mention it earlier. Is it a real bird's nest?
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 07:53:17 AM
How true, but this move was from out of the rental back into a motel. Yikes. Looks like the house might be done in about 5 weeks. I have a couple of things to add to your fairy then I will send her. I found a couple of cute things that just have to go with her!
Sorry for the delay!
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
www.farmallchickphotos.blogspot.com |
| Madelena |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 05:50:54 AM
Hi Lora.. hope the move wasn't to stressful on you.. at least you had a little fairy to help with some of the details... You take care and try to settle in. LOL.. It takes me a longggg time to even figure out where the "new" light switches are after I move. I keep trying to "turn on " blank spots on walls. So silly.
Have a Great Day!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 5:18:32 PM
How is this swap going? Trish, did you receive my fairy?
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Jul 02 2012 : 07:28:42 AM
I received my fairy - she's adorable. I will post a picture just as soon as the craziness in my life takes a five minute break. Your fairy made the move with us. I am hoping to get her ready to ship on Wednesday as I have that day off. I was so busy moving out of the house this weekend, I didn't get her mailed. Soooooo Sorry.
thank you so much. She really made my day when she arrived.
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
www.farmallchickphotos.blogspot.com |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jul 01 2012 : 6:53:52 PM
Bump!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| one_dog_per_acre |
Posted - Jun 26 2012 : 1:23:44 PM
Yours is finished too. I have to put the finish touches on a few swaps, so I can take it to the post all at once.My fairy is simple, but you're getting my best handmade flowers :)quote:
Originally posted by Fiddlehead Farm
Trish,
Your fairy is on the way! Enjoy!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jun 25 2012 : 11:41:58 AM
Trish,
Your fairy is on the way! Enjoy!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Jun 25 2012 : 11:23:26 AM
Take your time - I am still trying to get her to tell me her name. She's a stubborn one! I told her if she didn't tell me soon, I would give her a name.
Lora
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" -John Wayne
www.CountryFriedAcres.etsy.com
www.farmallchick.blogspot.com
www.farmallchickphotos.blogspot.com |
| Madelena |
Posted - Jun 22 2012 : 03:30:12 AM
LORA,
We just got back from vacation. Your Fairy Girl will be born this weekend... I know you have been waiting for her.. She'll be there shortly. Have a great day !
Hope you enjoy
MARY #3153
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 2:17:55 PM
Oh you got her, Yay! I was a little concerned but it looks like she made it safely...
I know she will be happy in her new home as will Lucy she is in the middle of the counter where she can see everything.
Thanks.
darlene
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
| delicia |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 09:32:16 AM
I am so happy that I was able to post the pictures. Yay. Alora is the Cutest Little Fairy that I recieved and then on the right is Lucy the Fairy that I sent to Darlene. I had a great time on this swap... Thank you for such a fun swap. |
| delicia |
Posted - Jun 19 2012 : 09:30:34 AM
I am hoping that these pictures show up. Here is Alora and Lucy. I recieved Alora yesterday and she is gorgeous she came with a very creative story.Delicia,
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| SouthForty |
Posted - Jun 18 2012 : 10:06:59 PM
Sounds like so much fun! Are there unmatched farmgirls that want to do this and don't have a partner? There is still 12 days left in the month.... (if we could still get in!!!!) Howz about it?!?!?!?
You can put your boots in the oven but that don't make 'em biscuits! |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 5:33:06 PM
I am sure she will. It was fun making her home wasnt it..
Life begins each morning...Each morning is the open door to a new world-new vistas, new aims, new tryings.
By, Leigh Hodges |
| delicia |
Posted - Jun 16 2012 : 4:43:03 PM
I am so happy that she got there ok. I really love her I have red hair so I always love red on everything. I hope you love her and she watches and keeps you happy and safe. |
