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| Ninibini |
Posted - Nov 17 2014 : 2:12:24 PM
Hi girls! Please remember to post pictures of your treasures! I'm sure we would all love to see!
Thanks again for participating - I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!
Watch for our Easter/Spring Swap to be announced in a few weeks! I hope EVERYONE will be able to join us then!
Hugs -
Nini
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IT'S FINALLY HERE, GIRLS!!!
TODAY IS THE BIG MAILING DAY!!!
YAY!
Hugs -
Nini
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Hi Girls -
Tomorrow is the mailing deadline! Hope you're all having a ball!
Hugs -
Nini
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Hi Girls - Just me again!
Just a little reminder that our albums are to be mailed out by this Thursday, the 22nd! Can you believe how quickly the time has passed?!
Again, I just want to be sure that everyone has been in contact with their partners. If you have not, please contact me right away... I don't want you to miss out, and will be more than happy to create a special album just for you, too! :)
Please keep me posted and let me know if you need any help!
Hugs -
Nini
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Hi Girls!
Time to announce our partners! Before I do, however, I wanted to let you know that since we had an odd number of participants, I first considered just sitting out of this one, and instead I considered just picking one of your names, then give away the album that I’m making. BUT I am just SUCH a big Valentine’s Day girl, I couldn’t resist joining in the fun… SoooOOOoooOOooooOOooo… I just decided to swap with TWO partners! The more, the merrier! ‘Hope that’s okay! :)
Are you excited? I'm SO excited! So, without further ado...
Here is our partner list:
Brenda, AKA Lavender Rose & Sarah, AKA mrssarahhall
Bert, AKA Bertha & Beth, AKA Beth Jones
Vanessa, AKA Audra Rose & Madeline, AKA fille de ferme
Shannon, AKA hudsoninaf & Nini, AKA Ninibini
Jamie, AKA HunnysHen & Karen, AKA kkprice
Nini, AKA Ninibini & Marlee, AKA Marlee
Please contact your partner as soon as possible to exchange mailing information, and then post here on the swap link to let us know you’ve made contact. If you have any questions or need any help, please let me know – I’m here for you!!!
And please, if anything comes up, and you find yourself suddenly unable to fulfill your swap, please let me know immediately so I can step in for you and swap with your partner, okay? I know things come up – I totally understand. I just need to know as soon as possible so nobody is left hanging. :)
Okay! Get ready girls! Set? GO!!! We have until the 22nd to finish and mail out our creations! These are going to be sooo adorable! I can’t wait to see what we come up with!
Hugs –
Nini
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Hi girls!
It has been FOR-E-VER since I have hosted or participated in any swaps - and I have MISSED you and being part of your creativity!!! I came across a really neat project last week and thought I'd run it by you so that you'd have plenty of time to save up the main craft supply: Bath tissue (toilet paper) rolls!
If you go online and do a search you will find many tutorials as to how to make this, but basically you take clean bath tissue rolls (we will say 6 for our project), press them down flat, paint and paper them on both sides (or just paper them - it's up to you!). Next, you seal up the two end rolls to make "book covers." Then using a hole punch, you punch two holes in one end of each roll and attach them together using binder clips. If desired, you can decorate the binder clips with ribbons and bows, but that's up to your creativity and whatever works best for your design. :) Embellish the paper roll "pages" however you like, in a Valentine's Day theme, of course! In the open ends of the inner rolls, make and insert tags for journaling or for sentiments or ephemera or for the recipient to personalize with pictures to be added later. And since it's for Valentine's Day, you could slip in a small Hershey's mini or two for fun, if you like (but please don't feel pressured to do so!). ;)
Here is a Google image search that will give you some idea of what I am describing: https://www.google.com/search?q=toilet+paper+roll+scrapbook+mini+album&client=firefox-a&hs=9KB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=nts&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7GxqVPfHG4WEyQSgmoDwCQ&ved=0CDIQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=763
Again, I know it's really early for posting the swap, but I want to be sure to give you all plenty of time to save up rolls and gather your supplies. If I had seen it sooner, I would've hosted one for Christmas, but I think with the holidays upon us, that would be just too much. If this one goes well, maybe we can do one for NEXT year's holiday season! :)
The sign-up deadline will be January 7th..
Partners will be assigned on January 11th...
6 Rolls, decorated in a Valentine's Day theme and fashioned into a mini scrapbook album...
Mini albums will need to be mailed out by January 22nd.
If you'd like to add special little tuck-ins, that is okay, but PLEASE know they are absolutely NOT required and should NOT be expected. I honestly think these adorable little books will be some of the best Valentine's Day gifts ever given - and received - in themselves, don't you?!
We're going to have a blast with this one, girls, don't you think? I can't wait to see what we come up with!
Let me know what you think! I hope you'll join in the fun!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Here is our list of participants so far:
Marlee, AKA Marlee
Shannon, AKA hudsoninaf
Madeline, AKA fille de ferme
Sarah, AKA mrssarahhall
Jami, AKA HunnysHen
Beth, AKA Beth Jones
Bert, AKA Bertha
Brenda, AKA Lavender Rose
Karen, AKA kkprice
Vanessa, AKA Audra Rose
Me, Nini, AKA Ninibini
Darlene - I'm not sure whether you wanted to join us or not? I hope so! Please let me know for sure! :)
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| LadyInRed |
Posted - Feb 11 2015 : 09:05:39 AM
Girls...I have been lurking and enjoying all your creative talent!!!
You all knocked my socks off with the variety and beauty of your crafting.
What Special Keepsakes to enjoy year after year!!!
Hugs, Hearts and Happiness,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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| HunnysHen |
Posted - Feb 11 2015 : 08:57:23 AM
this was sooooo awesome !!! I'd LOVE to do it again next year,,,,,,,,,,,,,or even later this year w/ a different theme :-)
Jami
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 06 2015 : 3:15:11 PM
You are SO welcome, Marlee! I just love what everyone has created, too! Wow Wow WOW! Such super talented (and generous!) farmgirls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| marlee |
Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 1:18:37 PM
All the albums are so beautiful! Nini Thank you again for hosting, it was so much fun!
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 01 2015 : 4:36:39 PM
Girls - these are all so lovely! Wonderful jobs done, my talented sisters! What a fun swap! We will definitely have to do this again soon!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| fille de ferme |
Posted - Feb 01 2015 : 07:47:29 AM
Thank You Vanessa for my wonderful album. I sent you an email. I really like how you put songs on the tags ( Love Songs ) GOOD Idea :-) I have the album displayed under my Valentine tree. Thank You also for the tuck-ins. I'm going to laminate the post card & use it in my Midori :-) 
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Jan 31 2015 : 7:30:44 PM
Oh yay! So very glad you like it Brenda!!!Sorry for the delay in posting photos - my schedule has been far crazier than I ever anticipated. Here are some photos of the the goregous book that Brenda made for me:
Thank you again Brenda, I truly love it. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 31 2015 : 2:04:10 PM
Wow, Brenda! That is BEAUTIFUL! You sure outdid yourself, Sarah! Awesome! Thanks SO much for posting pics, girls - I love seeing everyone's creations! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Jan 30 2015 : 4:05:44 PM
Sarah, I think the album you made for me is Absolutely beautiful!! My husband thought it was also. I really, really, like it! Love mixed media and paper items. Thank You again and Farm Girl Hugs, Brenda
   
All the albums so far are just wonderful. Everyone is so talented. How beautiful they all are. Love the pictures!! Hope to see more of them.
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 3:36:05 PM
Oh my GOSH, is that beautiful, Vanessa! Lovely, lovely job, Maddie! I especially love the sparkle! :)
And Beth - I am so sorry!!!! I thought I posted how much I like the one you made for Bertha, too! It's SO adorable - I just love the vintage/retro Valentines theme! That is one of my favorites! Awesome job!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 3:28:40 PM
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This is the Valentine album and goodies I got from Madeline.
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 28 2015 : 09:38:36 AM
Hi girls! Okay... the pics are finally done! Here are our lovely albums!
This is the lovely one Shannon created for me:
And this is the lovely one Marlee created for me:
And the ones I made them were almost exactly alike...
Thank you SO much Shannon and Marlee! I absolutely love my albums! They are hands-down the nicest Valentine's Day gifts I've ever received, and I will surely treasure them forever!
Please, please, PLEASE girls, be sure to post your albums as well! We would all love to see them! :)
I am thinking the next TP Roll Swap I'll host will be one for Easter/Spring - what do you think, girls? I'll probably post that sometime in February!
Thank you SO much, everyone, for participating! This was absolutely a thrill for me to do!
Hugs and love to all of you!
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 4:28:15 PM
I'm SO happy you like it, Marlee! I felt so bad because you really spoiled me. I know my little album doesn't begin to return your generosity, but I really am glad you like it! :)
Thanks again to both of you, Marlee and Shannon! I haven't forgotten pics... I just haven't gotten there, yet! Soon! Soon!
Oh - and before I forget, I left the upper right corner on the frame on the first page unglued so that you girls could slip a picture in. And I apologize for how strong that velcro is on the little envelope flap on the page with the "LOVE" clip... If you pry it open by pinching the flap with your finger very close to the velcro, you should be okay. Just go slooooowly! :)
Hugs and love -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| marlee |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 3:42:47 PM
Oh Nini you are so welcome and am glad you like everything. It was so much fun to make these little treasures. When I saw this swap I knew I had to do it. It is so totally me. And so I want to thank you for doing this swap. And for being my swappee. It was so much fun.
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| marlee |
Posted - Jan 27 2015 : 3:39:41 PM
Guess what I got in the mail! Oh Nina the mini album is Gorgeous. I just love it, with all the embellishment and little trinkets, and pullout cards. Oh I love it so much. I can't wait to show my friends, who has no idea what they are in for when they see this mini album. That is why I love them. I know you spent so much time Nini
on this I can tell. Am so glad you were my swappee. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you ! Doing the Happy dance.......
HUGS Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 26 2015 : 08:57:58 AM
Oh, Marlee! MY GOODNESS!!! Girls, I woke up to a marvelous profusion of Valentine's Day pink and red this morning! WOW!!! Marlee, you really... just... WOW!!! Thank you! You really didn't need to do all of this, but I am very, very, VERY grateful! Thank you! The mini album is absolutely ADORABLE!!!! I will post pictures asap! Super cute! I just can't thank you enough for your thoughtfulness... Really. You have spoiled me! :) Thank you so, so much!
And Shannon - I am so sorry. I forgot to thank you for the chocolates you sent! Thank you!!!
You girls truly went over and above... Thank you so much - you're the best!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 25 2015 : 07:49:58 AM
Oh, Shannon! I'm so happy you like it! I emailed you yesterday - yours arrived as well! It is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love, Love, LOVE it!!! I wanted to post pictures yesterday, but haven't had a chance to take them yet - I'll try this afternoon! You did just such a lovely, job... Just LOVE it! Thank you! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jan 25 2015 : 05:44:55 AM
Nini - I received the gorgeous album yesterday afternoon! OH. MY. WORD! You outdid yourself! It is absolutely unbelievable!!!! THank you so very very much! I am truly blessed!
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Jan 24 2015 : 7:54:50 PM
Brenda, I received the beautiful book today! I absolutely love it, it is truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. When I showed it to my husband he replied "Wow, that goes so far beyond crafting! It's true art" I will post photos tomorrow. Also, I am sending you an email. :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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| marlee |
Posted - Jan 22 2015 : 2:15:08 PM
Nini mailed yours yesterday! You should get it Mon.
Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Jan 22 2015 : 11:31:53 AM
Hubby mailed mine out for you today, Nini
~ Shannon
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 22 2015 : 11:20:58 AM
Shannon! Marlee! Your albums are packaged up, labeled and ready to go out today when my hubby gets home! YAY! You should have them sometime at the beginning of next week! I hope you like them! Enjoy! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 21 2015 : 1:04:47 PM
I will, Maddie! I will! It's so funny you say that... My son saw the ones I made and asked me to make one for him to give to his girlfriend for Valentine's Day! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jan 21 2015 : 12:07:59 PM
Nini :-) I hope you'll have another one of these swaps. Really enjoyed making Vanessa's album, so much so I just made one to send to my friend in Sweden ;-)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jan 21 2015 : 12:05:23 PM
So glad you like your album Vanessa. I had to keep reminding myself not to over decorate the pages, so you'd have room for your additions LOL. I really enjoyed making it :-)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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