| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 10 2014 : 1:39:29 PM
So, I had this idea for a new swap and I am calling it Apres le Jardin or After the Garden. With weather improving, so many farm girls are busy putting in vegetable or flower gardens everywhere. For this swap, you will send someone something that they would enjoy after a long afternoon working in the garden or farm. Here are some suggestions: crocheted or knitted washcloth and a nice bar of soap, a few special teas to try, homemade herbal bath sachets, a package of your homemade laundry powder tied with a bow, or anything you might enjoy having after spending time outside. What do you think?
Sign up will be through May 22 and mailout will be May 31. I suggest that we keep it simple and a nice small card with a message is always special to receive.
I hope others will find this new idea fun and different! 
Hi Farmgirls! Here are the swap buddies. Please don't be confused that you see me listed twice. We have an uneven number so I get to swap with two people!  My pleasure!!
RedTractoGirl/KySheeplady
RedTractor Girl/herbquilter
LovinRchickens/MarySueW
joyfulmelodies/Shabinlife
hudsoninaf/Denise Ann
treelady/Killarney
Marcy/Mrssarahhall
If you have any questions let me know. Time to contact our swap buddies for addresses and let the fun begin. If you are able, please post photos to share and or just let us hear about all of the creative ideas everyone came up with!
Thank-you all for participating and I hope everyone has fun!
Happy Memorial Day!! |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 19 2014 : 12:58:43 PM
Everyone got such wonderful, wonderful goodies!!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Jun 16 2014 : 5:27:53 PM
I received a wonderful package from Marcy. She mailed it quite some time ago, but despite being addressed to me perfectly, it took quite a tour around the U.S. and just arrived today.
She sent me so many wonderful goodies, the photo just does not do them justice! She sent me: hand knitted dutch girl dish cloth, quilted dutch girl trivet, handmade clay fairy garden door, a pansey garden, garden themed post-its, note pad and journal, yummy loose leaf teas, a sweet little votive lantern, candy, a little froggy garden decoration, a mirrored garden stone and patriotic earrings.
Thanks so much Marcy! I really love everything.
(I sent you a personal message via email as well)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 11 2014 : 10:59:44 AM
Denise Ann,
WOW! I was truly spoiled by you! Thank you so much for my lovely items! The scrub sounds scrumptious, the runner and cloth are beautiful, The rock and plant stick will be perfect in my garden, and oh how I am looking forward to using the eye mask and drinking a cup of tea! Thank you so much!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jun 10 2014 : 2:21:32 PM
Mary Sue
I received my special package from you and I love it. You did beautiful work on the table runner, it will be on display tonight. I love the cute coin and card purse, it's so bright and cheery. The cup cozy will used so very often. Thank you so much for such a special gift.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Denise Ann |
Posted - Jun 10 2014 : 03:57:37 AM
Hi Shannon,
I received your package safe and sound. Thank you so much, you sent so many thoughtful things. I love the tea. I would love to go to Charleston again I had a great time there a couple of years ago!! I am looking forward to using the bath tea and the nail kit is great. Thank you so much. Yours should be arriving soon. I was late mailing, as I was trying to recover from my daughters wedding and return to work.
Denise Ann |
| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Jun 07 2014 : 6:48:16 PM
I got my swap today from my partner, Janelle!! I LOVED everything :) Socks, soap, dishcloth, recipe cards (for all my new garden recipes!) and a super neat little medal flower holder that you put in a canning jar so I can put flowers in there - it was all so neat and special - thank you SO much Janelle! I really enjoyed getting to know you :) |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 06 2014 : 6:02:09 PM
Denise Ann - Did your package make it to you safely? Praying it did!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jun 05 2014 : 2:35:10 PM
Wow, look what USPS brought in the mail to me?? Thank-you Kristine for so many wonderful handcrafted items. There are lavender sachets from her herb garden, handmade Lemon soap and Lavender Rosemary soap, handcrafted Peppermint Orange Lotion, an herbal salve, teas, and a chocolate bar(currently getting "refreshed" from the hot arrival to Florida! . Kristine also took the time to make me a lovely handwritten card. Don't you just love getting Farmgirl Mail?? It is the BEST!
Winnie #3109 |
| herbquilter |
Posted - Jun 04 2014 : 10:02:45 PM
Winnie,
Thank you for coordinated this swap AND for the wonderful package.
Many Blessings to you & your Garden!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jun 04 2014 : 06:16:35 AM
Wow, Farmgirl mail was waiting for me from swap buddy Teri when I got home last night!!
There was this adorable tea cup/tea pot set where the pot sits on top of the the cup till you are ready to pour, a tea ball for loose leaf teas, a can of caffeine free Republic of Tea teabags,, a bar of Teri's homemade "garden soap", Bee Hand cream, a darling handcrafted seed dryer and bags to keep the seeds in, and a sweet hand written note.
Thank-you so much Teri! I know I will be enjoying everything. I can't wait to get started using my Apres le Jardin surprises!
Winnie #3109 |
| treelady |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 6:38:32 PM
What a wonderful package I received from Connie today. A wonderful tea assortment, some beautiful papers to craft with, yummy soaps, a gorgeous lilac notebook and a box of lilac scented farmers matches that I just love and some markers I am going to use to write on rocks to mark my garden rows. Thank You for the wonderful swap Connie!
Hugs
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 2:51:31 PM
DeniseAnn - your package was mailed today. Please keep an eye out for it. It should be there on Wednesday :)
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 1:08:47 PM
Julie! Thank you! I love it all! I am so in love with crocheted wash cloths. The coaters are adorable! I love the little flower bow that tied them together! I am excited to try the Homemade Laundry detergent in my favorite kind of Jar! and thanks for the Band-aids for Garden Boo-Boo's. I have had way too many already and it is just June! I am still learning to do advanced crocheting, so I can't wait to get into this magazine! I love the crocheted soap sliver mitt! what a great idea! and I can't wait to shower with the Goat Milk body wash! I smelled like a goat Saturday, after pulling weeds and planting gourd seeds.
Happy Summer to you! 
Imagine....#3392 |
| kysheeplady |
Posted - May 31 2014 : 07:26:23 AM
Winnie,
Thank you so much for the wonderful goodies you sent my way. I am sure they all will be used!
Thanks again for hosting and being my swap partner.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
www.whitesheepfarm.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitesheepprimitive |
| Marcy |
Posted - May 31 2014 : 05:30:49 AM
HI Sarah,
I'm sorry you didn't get my email. It looks like I am not getting yours either. I have no idea why. It also looks like we are not the only one having problems with this. Winnie, could you please help us? Thank you,
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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| mrssarahhall |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 2:47:07 PM
Hi Marcy,
I just emailed you. I am really frustrated with my email... I am not getting any of my farmgirl emails and I just don't know what to do about it! :( Please let me know if you do not receive my message.
Hope you are doing well, I am glad we get to be partners.
<3
Sarah
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
| Killarney |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 2:00:38 PM
Julie, I made it to the Post office today!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| Marcy |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 09:22:48 AM
Hi Sarah,
I sent you another email and still haven't heard back from you. Hope evertyhing is okay!!
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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| Killarney |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 07:36:40 AM
Thank you Julie! Yours will too, or for sure Monday! It is stormy here today, but if it breaks up for awhile I will head out to the Post Office! LOL!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| treelady |
Posted - May 30 2014 : 06:18:23 AM
Connie you pkg. is on it's way!
Julie
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - May 29 2014 : 08:36:20 AM
Winnie
Thank you for helping Mary Sue and myself. I have sent her two more emails. I think that makes a total of 8 or so. I still have not been able to hear back and nothing went to spam. I have also emailed you my email. Hope I can get in touch with her soon.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Marcy |
Posted - May 28 2014 : 11:11:32 AM
Hi Sarah,
I have sent you two emails and haven't heard back from you. I know how flooky email can be and I am guessing that you didn't receive them. Could you please send me your address again.
Thanks,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 28 2014 : 07:01:21 AM
Kristine and Teri~ Your swaps are going out in the mail today. We are getting ready to go out of town for a few days so I wanted to get your packages off before I leave. I hope you both enjoy!
Thanks,
Winnie #3109 |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - May 28 2014 : 06:04:18 AM
Mary Sue and Kelly, if you still cannot make contact, email me and I will give you my email address and you and connect through me.
Winnie33109 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - May 27 2014 : 7:21:53 PM
Mary Sue
I am not sure why we can not receive each others emails. I will check my spam folder now
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
