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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 22 2015 : 3:23:21 PM
Hellooooo Swapping Sisters!
Here we go! Here is our list of partners:
CJ, aka ceejay48, and Madeline, aka fille de ferme
Darlene, aka darlenelovesart, and Erin, aka notathreatinsight
Portia, aka ptroupe, and Sarah, aka mrssarahhall
Sharon, aka Calicogirl, and Nini, aka Ninibini
Yay! So excited! Please contact your partners to exchange contact information asap. Our projects must be mailed out by February 27th. Remember: I'm here if you need me! :)
Have fun!! And PLEASE remember to post pictures!!! We love seeing everyone's creativity!
Hugs -
Nini
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Hi girls!
Here’s another fun, creative swap project for us, girls: a St. Patrick’s Day themed altered CD!!! Basically, you cover both sides of a CD with paper, then embellish in a St. Patrick’s Day theme. You can punch a hole in the top and add ribbon for hanging, or create a little prop on the back (as you would see on a picture frame) so it can be displayed on a table or shelf. SO much fun to make - it's one of my personal favorite projects! ‘Just to give you an idea of what one looks like, here are pics of one I made a few years back for the Mail Art Swap:
You can also find plenty of other examples online for inspiration! <Doesn’t this look like fun?!>
Sign up for this swap will end February 15th.
Partners will be assigned February 17th.
Altered CDs will need to be mailed out by February 27th.
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 CDs will be the greatest little St. Patrick’s Day gifts in themselves, don't you?!
I hope you'll join in the fun! I can’t wait to see all of our creations!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Participating farmgirls:
CJ, aka ceejay48
Darlene, aka darlenelovesart
Madeline, aka fille de ferme
Portia, aka ptroupe
Erin, aka notathreatinsight
Sarah, aka mrssarahhall
Sharon, aka Calicogirl
Nini, aka Ninibini
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 20 2015 : 2:58:45 PM
Nini,
I am so glad that you liked everything! I love what you sent me :)
Thanks again for hosting a great swap 
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 14 2015 : 12:16:53 PM
Oh, CJ! I had planned to make our own this year, too, but life happened instead. Next year... Next year, for sure! Have a safe and WONDERFUL trip to see Robin! Hugs to you both! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 13 2015 : 09:39:18 AM
I'd love to make homemade corned beef. I've used Mary Janes recipe and it is fabulous. Probably never will do corned beef from the store again. However, things are not looking like that it will happen. Too much going on and the brisket needs to brine for 2-3 days. And, I'm headed to Phoenix to visit my daughter on the 18th.
Oh well!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 13 2015 : 09:35:38 AM
Love all the beautiful CDs!
Love seeing all the pics!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Mar 10 2015 : 10:30:18 AM
Yes, I am, Nini!It looks beautiful on my MJF St. Pat's Tree.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 10 2015 : 09:12:50 AM
Oh! Super cute, Sarah! Great job! Lucky Portia! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Mar 10 2015 : 08:56:17 AM
Portia! I am so glad you liked it! I really had a lot of fun making it for you. Here is the CD I sent to Portia:  
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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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 07 2015 : 3:26:04 PM
I'm SOOOOO looking forward to seeing more pics of those CDs! (hint, hint)
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 05 2015 : 12:33:38 PM
Yup, Nini, I'd say Sharon TOTALLY spoiled you! But she's that way!
How fun!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 05 2015 : 11:49:23 AM
Girls - I am so spoiled! The day before yesterday I received a lovely box filled with a profusion of Irish green from Sharon. Check out all the cool things she MADE! Too talented for words....
I have to apologize in advance because I am having SUCH a heck of a time with my camera. The pictures just don't do her handiwork justice. Sharon - I just love my CD - it's absolutely lovely and is adorning one of my lampshades right now as I type ('Just LOVE the images and the golden sparkle and the crepe paper ruffle! And can't wait to try the candy recipe!)! The cupcake picks are not only adorable - I think their ingenious! (EVERYONE who has seen them adores them! I am definitely going to make those for other holidays, too! SUCH a great idea!) Michael's soaps are wonderful (So freshly scented and soothing on the skin! A big shout out to Michael - THANK YOU, BROTHER!), the blackberry balsamic vinegar you made is to DIE for! (My foster daughter was here this morning and went as nuts over it as I did!), the dish cloth and towel are lovely and perfect for my green and white kitchen - how DID you know?! And the bird card! SO pretty! You spoil me! I can't thank you enough for everything! I can't believe how creative and crafty you are! I want to be you when I grow up! ;) But seriously, you are SUCH a blessing, sister!
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Love you dearly, Sharon - and thanks again for being such a wonderful swap partner! I will treasure your CD for many, many St. Patrick's Days to come! :)
Hugs -
Nini - Uh, that is, Nini O'Betters! LOL! ;)
<<Charlie doesn't want to change our last name, but I still think it's brilliant and am still considering it! LOL!!>>
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 07:24:56 AM
Sarah, I am glad you like everything. That tea has become my favorite!!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 07:23:01 AM
Sarah, thank you so much for the adorable St. Pat's Day CD. You are so clever! And, I love that little pen; I can never have enough!
Hugs,
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Mar 04 2015 : 06:46:57 AM
Nini, that IS odd, I always had that meal for St. Patty's day growing up. I thought that was just what you had. Ha! Only 13 days to go! :)
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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| mrssarahhall |
Posted - Mar 02 2015 : 06:30:54 AM
Portia, I received your package over the weekend! Thanks so much! I can't wait to try that chocolate tea, I have never seen such a thing, thanks for sharing it with me! :) 
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 - Mar 01 2015 : 8:12:26 PM
I'm sooo happy you like it, Sharon! I really enjoyed making this for you! I have always had such a soft spot for St. Patrick and celebrating St. Patrick's Day - these CDs are just such a neat way to share that joy! :)
Thank you, Darlene - I really had fun with this one! I always pray before - and while - I am crafting... I could never do this on my own, if you know what I mean! ;)
Oh, Erin! Irish soda bread, too - OF COURSE!!! I am planning on making homemade corned beef this year instead of buying one in a package - I'm heading out to the butcher for a brisket on Tuesday! Wish me a little luck o'the Irish! ;) AND I'm going to try making my Irish soda bread with the Einkorn wheat that just arrived last week, isn't that cool?! I'm so excited! I swear every St. Patrick's Day I can hear my grandmother's voice guiding me in preparing the corned beef and cabbage - oh, how she savored every bite. It was a special meal to both of us! I just can't wait! And I swear, my husband and son have a little jig to their step the closer we get to the big day - this is one of their favorite meals ever!!! You know what, though? It's so weird! We are the ONLY people we know who do corned beef and cabbage here where we live!!! My son's friends have never had it, our friends and my in-laws have never had it, it's just so strange to me! But you can bet there are always a few people stopping by and helping to pass the plate! LOL! It's almost unbearable having to wait sixteen more days!!!
Well, now I'M hungry!!! Sixteen days... Only sixteen more blustery cold, snowy days!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 01 2015 : 7:43:25 PM
Wow that is beautiful! Nice work Nini!
hugs
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 01 2015 : 1:35:17 PM
I have been blessed with a beautiful altered CD from dear Nini, along with the CD I received the sweetest Mary Engelbreit card and some Twinings Irish Breakfast tea (it appears that there is a theme among swappers in the tea department:))
Here photos of the goodies I received. The second and third photos are of the front and back of the CD.
Thank you again Nini for swapping with me and being a wonderful swap hostess!
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 1:31:26 PM
Nini... I am ALWAYS longing for corned beef, cabbage, and irish soda bread! Lol. :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 1:16:40 PM
I love your CDs, girls - awesome job! And oh my gosh! I don't know about you, but I am SOooo longing for corned beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread now! LOL! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 04:54:40 AM
Thanks Darlene! I'm so glad you like it :)
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 7:16:18 PM
Thank you Erin, my photo didn't work as well as I had hoped but it is beautiful you did great work on it
hugs
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 10:22:07 AM
Oops! I thought I sent Maddie some Bigelow tea . . . oh well! It was fun!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 2:18:41 PM
  I am so glad you got it and have enjoyed it, especially the Chocolate? :D.
I just got mine from you too, it is beautiful! I will take a picture of it., Thank you for the tea, I will enjoy.
Here is a better view of the beautiful work Erin did.
hugs
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| notathreatinsight |
Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 1:41:33 PM
I received a wonderful package of goodies from Darlene yesterday! The cd, socks, adorable little wooden spoon, rock candy, chocolate (thank goodness! I was out!), ornament, stamp, frame, frog... I think that's it... I was overwhelmed when I opened it! Thank you so much Darlene!
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/femmepostale/
http://www.pinterest.com/femmepostale/ |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 3:26:48 PM
Oh WOW girls! Those are super cute! I just sent out yours today, Sharon! Should be there by Thursday! This was so much fun - we are going to have to do this again next year!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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