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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Nov 18 2012 : 2:03:23 PM
OK....I know....it's not even December yet...I know....But there is a method to my madness....During this time of year, a lot of craft items go on sale, reds, pinks, silver, white things...Things that can be used for Valentine's Day... Here's where I am going with thiS
Remember the precious boxes we would make in grammer school around Valentine's Day? All red, pink, white, and glittered??? Well, several years ago I hosted this swap and had a lot of interest so I am throwing it out to see if anyone wants to swap again.
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laurazgot~~Beth Jones
buzzn bee~~lovingRchickens
britchickny~~Simple@heart
Jennef.f~~fille de ferme
hummingbirdjoy~~alissa
ptroupe~~BillieJo35
Killarney~~Marcy
Debi Carr~~delicia
treelady~~CeeJay
Farm Hen~~coaloha
Partners were assigned as you signed up. Have a great time crafting away!! Smiles
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You would decorate a box (could be wooden or the paper mache ones that Hobby Lobby and places like that sale). Around the size of a Kleenex brand tissue box....or a cigar box....Let's stick to the colors that used to be Valentine. Reds, pinks, silver, white...You can paint or use paper, just cover neatly and completely.....Then decorate with vintage valentines, flowers, ribbons, hearts, whatever says Happy Valentine's Day to you (within reason, of course)hehe....You might want to glue knobs on the bottom for feet to gus it up a bit. Or add a little catch on the front to keep peekers from looking in... Then of course you will include a handmade Valentine from you all tucked inside..It could be another vintage one, or a postcard, or the possibilities are limitless...
So be thinking and looking...It will be here before you know it!!
Sign up ends January 3rd and Send out will be January 20th.
So go ahead and get your box all painted or papered and have that much done...so all the fun stuff will be to do later...
Alright, who's in? Girls....Cupid????
You can never be to kind! |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| coaloha |
Posted - Feb 14 2013 : 4:30:37 PM
Shannon,
Thank you so much for the pretty Valentine box! The burlap roses on top are so sweet and I love the red "feet" on the box. Thank you for the candies and doily....I feel spoiled and will enjoy the box all year long. Many thanks for being such a great swap partner!
Warmly,
Pam
Pam
Farmgirl #1075 |
| britchickny |
Posted - Feb 10 2013 : 06:37:56 AM
Ooh, that is very pretty.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| Farm Hen |
Posted - Feb 10 2013 : 06:32:06 AM
Pam,
I got your pretty Valentine box! I love it and adore the little pillow with the brooch on it! The cards and candy! Thank You so much! |
| Debi Carr |
Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 3:12:45 PM
Delicia,
I am so happy you got it and are pleased with it.
I too enjoyed being your swap partner.
Hugs,
Debi |
| delicia |
Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 08:44:42 AM
Debi,
I love, love, love my box. How clever to paint the inside lid with chalk paint. I love everything in it as well especially the napkins. You know i am crazy about the paper on the box since it is the same as yours. I am so glad you were my partner on this swap.
sincerely,
Delicia |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 05:54:55 AM
Hey Farmgirls, The boxes should be making their way to the rightful owners...It's February 1st!! Can you believe it??? If you have not sent yours, please let your partner know the status and when you will be mailing yours out. No one likes to left out....:( Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 04:30:42 AM
All these boxes are so wonderful!! i am loving seeing the creativity of you girls!!! This will have to be an annual event for our sisters!! So be looking and thinking of next year!!! hmmmmmmmmmmm.....ideas.....Smiles
You can never be to kind! |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 10:23:07 AM
OH Wow ! Another pretty (*_*)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 07:42:41 AM
Billie Jo,you are very welcome. I am glad you liked everything.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 05:20:26 AM
Portia,
Thank you for my box. I love it and all of the adorable pretties inside. :)
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jan 28 2013 : 08:44:52 AM
Loving seeing all the pics of these wonderful boxes!
Are there more??
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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| delicia |
Posted - Jan 28 2013 : 06:51:22 AM
Debi,
I am so happy that you liked your box. I love that paper. Enjoy and have a wonderful February...
Delicia |
| Debi Carr |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 2:35:42 PM
Delicia,
Thank you so much for the wonderful Valentine Box.
The scrapbooking stickers and flowers, the purple flower heart wreath, the "D" plaque,
The cupcake liner and picks will come in handy, since my daughters birthday is on
Valentines DAy.
Your package is on its way! You'll be surprised when you see the paper I used. LOL
Hugs,
Debi Carr
sister #1983 |
| BillieJo35 |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 09:32:09 AM
Portia,
Glad you liked your package. :)
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Jan 25 2013 : 07:42:57 AM
Billie Jo,
Thank you so much for the beautiful box, candy, bubble bath (smells wonderful), and cupcake liners with Valentine picks. I bake all the time and will be using the liners soon. It was great to do a swap with you. Your package arrived late yesterday afternoon.
I just got back from mailing your package. It should arrive Monday.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jan 24 2013 : 09:31:55 AM
Debbie and Kelly, Beautiful box!!!!
Imagine....#3392 |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - Jan 24 2013 : 06:38:16 AM
I just love all these boxes, Farmgirls! I miss this swap, but just couldn't commit this time. Maybe next year.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 11:12:39 AM
Such creativity ~~~~ Lovin all the talent ~~~~
FARMGIRLS ROCK...
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 09:22:35 AM
Debbie....so sorry I should have taken better pics of the box. It is beyond wonderful. Thank you again
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 05:13:09 AM
How pretty~~ I just love this swap!!! Smiles
You can never be to kind! |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 04:48:33 AM
Kelly aka LovinRchickens,
I am so glad you liked your valentine box. I had a blast making it.Glad you are enjoying the little tuck-ins. As for the card, I copied a piece of the fabric on my copy machine. I copied it onto card stock. The card almost felt like the real fabric. Then I glued on the ribbon. Some of the other farmsisters who saw it slowly come together have asked if I would post pictures of the inside and a close up of the outside. I wish the pictures would show the bright pink instead of making it look red. Oh well here are more pics.
I hope we can do more swaps together in the future. I love my valentine box you made for me and she it sitting on my dresser looking all sweet and precious.
Hugs and a Very Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Debbie H.
Buzzn Bee
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 6:05:31 PM
Debbie aka buzzn bee......oh my you really you really outdid yourself. I have been very blessed to say the least. The valentine box is just beautiful, my girls and I just keep looking over and smiling at it, you are SO creative. Then the card was in the same fabric as was the box, so I can always remember who sent this to me years down the line. Now for the list of goodies.....oh so cute kitchen towel, you can never have enough of them. Valentine ribbon, two tea candles, smell so good. Small notepad for my purse, small purse hairbrush, melt away stress lavender and camomile lotion, Burt's bees lip balm, nail buffer, kitchen helper book for all the most asked kitchen questions, darling buttons, yummy sucker, cross stitch floss, Burt's bees almond milk hand creme, 76 recipes for homemade soups booklet, and a yummy box of whitmans chocolates. I just love it all, thank you so much. It really brightened my day by leaps and bounds
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Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 04:02:57 AM
My Dear Farmsisters,
All of you are so creative and talented! The Valentine Boxes are
absolutely gorgeous! We have a lot of creative talent amongst the farmgirl sisterhood.
Debbie H.
Buzzn Bee |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Jan 21 2013 : 07:29:07 AM
I'm so glad that you like your box and needle keeper. I really had fun making it. Even my hubby thought it was beautiful. Have fun with it. Thanks Beth for the swap and I really enjoyed this fun swap. I just love the mailbox you made me. It looks so pretty in my living room shelf.
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Jan 21 2013 : 05:54:22 AM
Well Laurie, Today I opened my precious Valentine Box!! It is beautiful...Done in red with latches and doiley lace on top/ It has little legs made from small spools, also done in red. So sweet!!! She also made a needle keeper(which I need greatly) It is pink felt with small roses, just lovely! Thank you so much, Laurie for the sweet box. I shall enjoy it forever!! I just love Valentines Day!! Smiles, Beth
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