| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Sep 17 2014 : 01:41:31 AM
Already thinking about Thanksgiving? Well, it will be here before you know it.
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Partners:
Beth Jones~~mjscanlon
Beth Jones~~Lavendar Rose
ptroupe~~quiltee
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For this swap you will make an old timey Fan. We did one of these a couple of years ago or maybe last year. Time does fly!
For this year, we will make 5 blades to complete the fan. If you need a pattern for the blades, email me with your address and I will mail out a pattern to you.
The blades need to be of sturdy cardstock or cereal boxes..not just copy paper or scrapbooking paper.
Each blade will need to be covered with some sort of decorative paper, tissue paper, scrapbooking paper, something pretty. Cover the back and the front.
You can make the fan fold extending ribbon at the back...or make the fan to stay open, using ribbon to secure each blade...
Check out fan making on google or other search sites and it will give you ideas as to how to do the back.
Now decorate the fan to your hearts content, keeping the Thanksgiving theme. I love Thanksgiving!!
This isn't as hard or detailed as it seems and the finished product is lovely. Try not to use excessive amounts of glue. Secure what needs to secure.
Ideas for decoration. lace, old piece of jewelry, old pieces of sheet music, old cards that you don't know what to do with, scrapbooking paper, of course.
So just have fun and create!!
1. If you need a pattern for the blade, email me your address and I will mail one out to you.
2. Cut out 5 blades from heavier cardstock or cereal boxes and cover both sides with decorative papers.
3. Decorate each blade as elaborately as you would like. Think Victorian fans. Don't forget a tassle!
4. Sign up ends September 30th
5. Mail out by October 20th
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Nov 17 2014 : 06:23:39 AM
Thanks Brenda and Mary Jo for the lovely fans!! They were both different but lovely!! Love the creativity on both! Smiles, and a huge Happy Thanksgiving to both of you~!!
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Nov 17 2014 : 06:22:35 AM
Thanks Brenda and Mary Jo for the lovely fans!! They were both different but lovely!! Love the creativity on both! Smiles, and a huge Happy Thanksgiving to both of you~!!
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| mjscanlan |
Posted - Nov 05 2014 : 05:40:00 AM
A big Thank you to Beth from Alabama for this amazing Fan! I could not master this technique but I hope you liked my other version of a fan. Really love the colors and decorating on your fan. Fits in perfect with the Fall in Minnesota. Thanks again, Mary Jo
"A City girl with a Country Heart." |
| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 07:52:06 AM
Beth Thank You for the beautiful fan. Love the color!
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Oct 21 2014 : 11:03:41 AM
Lovely fans girls!! Thanks for sharing! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 8:13:49 PM
Thanks, Connie. This was really an easy swap for me. I love being creative. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 5:52:06 PM
Beautiful Fan Linda! I did not sign up for this swap, it was waaaaay too hard for me!!
Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 2:24:10 PM
Thanks, Portia, I'm so happy you liked it and can use it in your decorations. I loved thinking of ways to embelish the fan blades with the trims I had on hand.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 11:15:41 AM
Linda did put a lot of work into this and it is gorgeous!
Thanks again,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 08:05:47 AM
Here is a picture of the front and back of the Thanksgiving Fan I sent to Portia. I put a lot of thought into making it.
  
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 6:34:40 PM
I used fabric on the fans, the postcard, and the ATC I sent because I sew and quilt and I use fabrics every day. I don't scrapbook so I have none of the decorative papers used in that hobby and I use fabrics as my medium for the ATCs, postcards, and the fan. As for the rick rack on the back of the fan, I had never made one of these fans before and when I looked on line I saw that the fans had to have some type of cording on the back to secure the fan blades so that they would only open so far.
I'm glad you like the fan and the little tucks I sent. I enjoyed making all of them for you.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 3:02:42 PM
Portia - if you can't take a picture of the fan I DID take one before it left my house. I would be happy to post it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Oct 19 2014 : 2:00:42 PM
Linda, I did not get to open my box until very late last night; I was out till late. I absolutely love the fan. How clever to cover it with material and I really liked the rickrack on the back to keep the blades together. I would have never thought of that! It is such a beautiful addition to my fall decor. Also, the fall postcard (also covered with fabric) is adorable. I plan to use it as a coaster!The cookie cookies will certainly be used because I cook all the time. The Autumn Cinnamon Spice Candle melts smell sooooo good. And, you worried about making ATC's!!??? You shouldn't have because the "Let it Snow" ATC you enclosed is too cute for anything! I love it! You will not have problems making them....trust me.Thank you for everything.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 18 2014 : 9:21:25 PM
Portia -
Your fan should have arrived yesterday. I hope it arrived safely and that you like it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Oct 16 2014 : 08:02:38 AM
Linda, I am glad you liked everything! I had a ball making the fan.
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 1:54:56 PM
Hi Brenda and Mary Jo, I am at my daughters and will be mailing off the fans tomorrow. However, I forgot to include the notes I had written to yall. So I will just say it now!! It was fun being your partners for the swap and I hope you enjoy the fan I created. Happy Thanksgiving and Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Oct 15 2014 : 1:39:43 PM
Mailing mine out tomorrow!! Hope my two partners enjoy! Smiles, Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 14 2014 : 3:15:27 PM
I received my decorated Thanksgiving fan from Portia in the mail today. Thank you, Portia, for the fan and the tucks: two tea bags in small envelopes, package of fall sunflower napkins, decorated hair pin, and nice card. You should receive your fan package by Friday.
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Farmgirl hugs,
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| quiltee |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 7:40:31 PM
My fan went to the post office and will go out in today's mail. I hope you like it, Portia. I had a great time making it for you.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 05:55:38 AM
Sorry, for being late in posting partners. Been having work done in my house and visiting and the days have gotten away from me.
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Oct 05 2014 : 05:52:39 AM
Hi Brenda, I will add you to the swap Please send me your address. Thanks!! Beth
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Sep 30 2014 : 5:17:19 PM
Can I still sign up? Looks like you need one more for an even number. I have never made a fan before, but would like to give it a try. Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 28 2014 : 11:30:21 AM
Question: What glue do most of you use for this type of project? And for the ATCs/blocks, etc. I mostly sew, so have been away from glues for a while.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Sep 27 2014 : 2:24:21 PM
Linda, I've got you down! Smiles
You can never be too kind!
Farmgirl of the Month for June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 27 2014 : 08:19:15 AM
I got the pattern yesterday in the mail. If you didn't already add me, please do.
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
Farmgirl #1919 |
