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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Apr 07 2016 : 11:05:53 AM
It was decided that Portia's May Card swap should go on! She loved these swaps and enjoyed the cards she received and we all loved the cards she sent out to us. Madelena put out to call to continue and we will.
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Addresses are being mailed out today! Smiles
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Addresses will be sent out today via regular mail. We have one more address to receive and then they will be mailed out hopefully today. As we send out our cards, maybe send one to Portia's husband if you could. I'm sure he would appreciate the kind thought.
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Portia had planned this month's theme as "Down on the Farm" since we are MJF Farmgirls!!
So please, those of you that have signed up already, resign on this thread. those who would like to sign up please use this thread.
At the end of the swap, you will send your addresses to me and I will create a master list and send out to each of you.
Sign up will end April 15th
Mail out the week of April 25th
Amy Cloud Chambers has volunteered to host the June Card Swap!, Thanks, Amy!!
Thank you for your example, Portia! May you RIP.
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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| Madelena |
Posted - May 24 2016 : 06:08:38 AM
Okay, camping trip followed 2 weeks later by the annual quilt retreat. Except for the Spring storms, severe weather and tornado threats, April-May are 2 of my favorite months!!
Wonderful card Avalanche !! Thank you all.
I think I have all the cards, and the ones still sitting on my end table are:
Denise-- I soo love chickens!
Amy- very creative and I enjoyed the 1847 folk song excerpt
Patsy-- the picture of the back porch of your family's home was precious! Thank you for sharing with us
Jody- where do you get these wonderful images. Love the animals fun animals!
Kate- I always look forward to your drawings. I'm so glad you do this for us!
Marlene- the addition of the potato recipe was a great touch. It looks sinfully delicious.
About- the cow is awesome. And eating grass like a good cow should. So fun!
Linda- I always enjoy the simple beauty of your cards. Thank you.
Sarah- the die cut barm and little chickens blew me away! What a lovely peaceful scene.
Marilyn - awesome picture of your world. So peaceful....
LInda - the nostalgic girl feeding chicken picture is delightful. Very nice.
Oh, and a package of Forget-me-not seeds have escaped from an envelope?? - thank you.
i know I probably missed a few cards, but I was just mentioning the ones still by my chair. The rest are in my craft area, which is in chaos at the moment. I feel another attempt at organization coming on.
Beautiful thoughtful tribute to Portia, and her generous heart. Thank you.
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - May 15 2016 : 05:59:10 AM
I'm late in thanking you for the latest batch of farm cards, sorry! As usual I'm amazed at the variety and talent:
Pasty - The photo tells such a story about your farmhouse
Mary Jo - Oh my, what a sweet concept, it's beautiful
Billie - Love the family photo and story, thank you so very much for sharing
Jodie - How cute are those chubby farm animals!
This swap has been a true tribute to Portia. I'm so grateful and proud to be part of it with all of you!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| Dirtduchess |
Posted - May 14 2016 : 6:12:55 PM
More Portia cards from
Thanks to...
Rebecca, thank you for the beautiful prayer for Portia's family. Pretty card.
Billie, such a sweet story on your farm life. You are so blessed to have that photo of your family.
Mary Jo, such a lovely note about your sister. The farm sisters are amazing to me also. We are all
like family to each other. Encouragement, support, or praise. It is there when we need it.
Jody, I love your Farm card. Cute animals. Did you drawn them?
Hugs to all,
Patsy
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - May 12 2016 : 4:07:13 PM
Thanks Mary and Laurie for letting me know my cards arrived ok and that you liked them.
Patsy, glad you liked the tractor card it was fun making it. Sarah, loved the picture of all
our cards displayed on your neat clock. I loved hearing how everyone displays them.
Lots more mail in my po box yesterday and I want to thank:
Billie - Loved the farm picture of your family members on the tractor and the letter you
included about the history behind it.
Amy - cute "Down on the Farm" card with little rooster & quote from American Folk Song
Jody - cute farm "Hello" card
Patsy - Sweet backyard farm flower picture and history of 5 generations of your family
having lived there
Mary Jo - Adore your "Portia" picture, each letter of her name spelled out and dedicated
to her - so colorful too
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 11 2016 : 10:00:32 AM
Such creative talented women here! These cards are beautiful! I have them all displayed on my hutch and bookshelves in the dining room where everyone can enjoy them. Such wonderful ideas!
Amy~ I found the chicken wire embossing plate at Hobby Lobby. I couldn't wait to use it when I found out we were doing Down on the Farm theme.
I have to say that everyone has done a beautiful job of honoring our sweet Portia's memory.
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| mrssarahhall |
Posted - May 10 2016 : 6:14:17 PM
Thank you so much for all the beautiful cards. Every one has brought a smile to my face and I am really enjoying them displayed on my mirror in our dining room.
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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| laurzgot |
Posted - May 10 2016 : 06:57:38 AM
I've received so many wonderful cards. A big thanks to all.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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| Song Sparrow |
Posted - May 09 2016 : 03:53:21 AM
I've received some more down on the farm fun and sweet cards. This swap is such a loving tribute to Portia, her sweet spirit and creative spark.
Rebecca - Oh my goodness, love the boots!
Mary - Your multi elements are so artistic and created such a peaceful scene!
Denise - Where on earth did you find embossing for chicken wire!?
Teresa - Your kangaroo drawing is precious. How I envy your talent!
Linda - Adorable, fun and creative card - the sheep is too cute for words!
Thank you, everyone!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - May 07 2016 : 10:11:30 AM
My mail box was full yesterday:
Thanks to: Beth - loved your creative farm postcard
Sarah - loved all the detail in your unique farmyard card & thanks for the tea
and sweet hearts angel in memory of Portia
Anouk - So cute with the cow munching away
Kate - What a precious kangaroo holding the flowers
Mary - Loved your truck card and farmyard in background
Laurie - Sweet Apron, a touching tribute to Portia
Denise - Neat farm card with the chicken coop wire embossing
Rebecca - loved the farm and western touch on your card with the horses
saddle and boots
Love all the talent coming from this group and what a treat to open each one!
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| Dirtduchess |
Posted - May 06 2016 : 12:45:03 PM
Thank you Linda. Thank you Amy. Such beautiful cards. So much talent. Linda, I love your tractor card. Amy , such a creative front of your card. Amy, your card says it all. "The farmer is the one that feed us all."
Thank you and Hugs to both of you.
Patsy
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - May 06 2016 : 11:50:39 AM
Such adorable and precious cards!! Thank you farm girls!!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| Madelena |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 6:32:08 PM
LInda,
Received your lovely chicken ca d today. Love the nostalgic picture on the front.
Thank you.
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Silverheron |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 5:07:49 PM
Wow, I have been receiving some really wonderful cards. You are all getting my mind going on ideas for the future. My cards finally went out today so I hope you all receive them soon.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Billie
#6829 |
| laurzgot |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 2:49:18 PM
Linda, Just love your card. Thanks so much and thanks for the apple pie receipe sounds great. Love the picture
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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| laurzgot |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 2:43:24 PM
Mary , It sounds like you had a great time even with our nasty weather.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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| Madelena |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 04:29:02 AM
Some of my cards may be mixed with last months, but I Big Farm Girl Thank You for the fun cards I've received to date.
Marlene- loved the card with houses, that reminded me of the town I grew up in, and delishnPotato recipe enclosed- great for pot lucks and our big family gatherings.
Laurie, the apron card is soo creative and fun! Very creative!
Kate- beautiful kangaroo. I really look forward to your drawings. The kangaroo card and sheep cards are lovely.
Beth -,the farm scene on your postcard was spot on. The sticker was a great accent. Thank you.
Marilyn - WOW! Great farm animal drawings. I love your drawings- please keep them coming!
Sarah - wonderful farm scene, love it.
Abouk- I love the cow!! So adorable.
If I've missed anyone, it's because my craft area is under construction, and a Great Sorting Day is scheduled.
Thank you all . . Girls you all are very very creative. I love all these swaps.
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Madelena |
Posted - May 05 2016 : 04:12:12 AM
Hi Girls,
I've been living the Glamping lifestyle in the Texas Hill Country the end of Aoril--- oh the Bluebonnets and wild flowers!!! And if you remember the Bluebonnet / Long horn Bull card card I sent out last swap-- well, He Was Still There, and with a friend !!!
We enjoyed a "Luau" and I won a Two Burner Coleman propane stove. WooHoo!! Enjoyed craft classes, a barbecue, and even a trip to the gun range-
I missed my normal trip to Kerrville, where there is a fantastic quilt store called CREATIONS!! Their web site doesn't begin to give the feel of the beautiful old house with each room a new theme. --- child, modern, wool, notions, batiks, sewing machines... OH MY!! I also got to use the Longarm Quilt machine in Bandera for a new bed quilt..
This little Glamping trip consist of 150 fiberglass trailers- mostly Little Oval Eggs-- like Casitas,,Scamps, Etc. Check them out on line! Wonderful Egg Rally.
And yes, we were camping during all those awful rains San Antonio and Houston had ( National News Event). Gratefully, we had a few early morning storms, lots of lightening, but only a modest amount of rain.
Oh, and when I got home--- tons of Farm Girl mail!!! Gotta post the good stuff next!
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| laurzgot |
Posted - May 04 2016 : 12:20:47 PM
I received two more cards yesterday. Thanks to Teresa and Denise.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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| Dirtduchess |
Posted - May 04 2016 : 07:35:54 AM
I have received more beautiful Portia cards from Beth, Mary, Denise and Sarah. Thank you so much. Thanks Sarah for the Irish tea.
I will mail all my cards to you this afternoon.
Hugs to all in Portia's Memory.
Patsy
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
Leave room in your garden for the fairies to dance. |
| Song Sparrow |
Posted - May 02 2016 : 04:27:50 AM
Hello dear card friends! My cards will go out today, sorry I'm late. Thank you all for your darling cards. It's like a Farmgirl fantasy on my hutch where I display the cards!
Marilyn, I'd have recognized your artwork anywhere. Love it!
Marlene, pretty card and I love the cookware stickers. The recipe looks yummy :)
Beth, a work of art, as always, you have such a creative mind!
Laura, your apron for Portia is such a sweet idea, thank you!
Anouk, where did you find that adorable cow? Is it a stamp?
Sarah, your techniques are so effective, it's a beautiful farm scene!
Hugs to all!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 01 2016 : 06:32:00 AM
Thank you ladies for all the wonderful "down on the farm" cards you have been creating. Love them all, the farm animals,barn, truck and apron. What beautiful cards to celebrate our sweet sister Portia! You all are so talented. I have made a scrapbook for all of the card swaps we do and you all are making my scrapbook a wonderful treasure!
~Denise~
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
http://www.torisgram.etsy.com |
| Beth Jones |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 5:26:08 PM
I am receiving some very cute and precious cards!! Thanks to one and all!!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 12:32:57 PM
Thanks to Marlene for her cute baking card with recipe (got to try that!)
Also to Marilyn for her creative barnyard animals drawing card
So much fun receiving all the different cards
Mine are finished for May and will be mailed out tomorrow.
What I make with my
hands, I give with my heart .... |
| MBurns |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 09:23:28 AM
Thank you for the wonderful cards ladies so pretty and creative
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Apr 30 2016 : 07:52:30 AM
No problem Patsy. I thought it was a cute idea when I came up with it. My hubby even said that they were cute, and he is lucky to have such a talented wife.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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