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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 4:54:21 PM
Here in the South, a long time ago, the funeral homes would give out old timey fans for folks to use. There were no air conditioners in the churches back then and folks, it gets hot!! down here..and sometimes it wasn't even the sermons!
The handle was a piece of wood that looked just like a paint stirrer, which you can get for free at a paint store..
Sisters would fan away during the whole time and it would stir up a good bit of air!!
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dmeyer~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Texan Gran
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So, I thought we might like to make one!! An Autumn Themed Fan!
First of all, you will need a piece of sturdy cardboard, like the side of a cereal box or heavy cardstock. You will cover the front with an autumnal colored paper or even a piece of fabric with autumn colors would work.
Second, after covering the front of the fan, you could use trim to such as lace or eyelet to go around the edge. Even a doily would be a nice background for our fan.
Third, You can add either silk flowers or leaves of fall, or paper embellishments to decorate the front. Just please no regular stickers.
Fourth, you can paint the handle or leave it unpainted Attach it to the back of the fan with a good sturdy glue. Aileen's is a great brand of glue and can be found at Wal-Mart and craft stores.
Fifth, sign you name, add a date, and a note on the back of the fan.
These should mail out in a bubble wrapped large envelope and do fine.
The sign up will end August 7th
Mail out will be September 10th
Please do your best! You can google and find "old funeral home fans" to see the shape. The shape is easy to cut. An old fan would be approx. 8 inches long (the paper part of the fan) and 6 inches wide. then the handle would be added.
Sound like fun? Well, sign me up!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 7:14:21 PM
How pretty Marilyn. very nice fan.
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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... |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 05:38:32 AM
Thank you Deborah for the pretty fan and the sign. I love both!
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| TexasGran |
Posted - Sep 30 2017 : 6:53:32 PM
This is exciting...I received my fan from Deborah today...along with the sweetest sign.
I promise to get a photo tomorrow.
I am in my fourth gown change today, four showers too. Much laundry. Diverticulitis is acting up.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Sep 30 2017 : 2:00:13 PM
Thanks for posting the photo, Linda!! The fan is just lovely!!!! Since it has been 90 degrees here,I have enjoyed it!!
!! Smiles!!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 26 2017 : 08:11:19 AM
Thank you, Deborah. I love being creative - at least I try to be. LOL! Sometimes I think a bit far out of the box, so to speak.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| buzzn bee |
Posted - Sep 26 2017 : 04:53:31 AM
Linda, the fan you sent Beth is gorgeous! You are so creative. Everything you touch turns into something beautiful! I love how you decorated the backside as well.
You can tell you put a lot of love and thought into making your fan. Great work!
Hugs and Giggles 
Deborah Horn
Buzzn Bee |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 9:43:54 PM
That is cute Linda!
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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... |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 1:11:09 PM
Deborah, I will watch the mail for your fan, I am excited!
Did you ever receive mine???
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 11:18:35 AM
Here are pictures (front and back) of the fan I sent to Beth.
 
I am happy you like the fan, Beth. I had fun making it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Beth Jones |
Posted - Sep 24 2017 : 05:23:22 AM
I received my fan from Linda O. I am sorry for the late post!! It is lovely and makes me think of things long ago (which I love)!!! If you can, please post a photo of it and thank you for posting one of the fan I sent to you.
Thank you again, Linda for a sweet swap!! Smiles.Beth
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Sep 22 2017 : 04:31:25 AM
I love all of the fans! They are gorgeous!!!
You gals really put a lot of creative thought and love into making them. So much fun to look at the pictures.
Beth, Sweet sweet farmsister. I hope hubby and you are on the mend. My goodness, you both need pampered. Thank you for hosting this swap. It was a lot of fun!
Sending hugs and get well prayers your way.
Love ya!
Hugs and Giggles!
Deborah Horn
Buzzn Bee
Septemeber 2017 FGOTM |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Sep 20 2017 : 07:45:18 AM
Beth, the fan you made reminds me of the one I sent to Deborah. I forgot to take a photo.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 19 2017 : 5:03:05 PM
I hope Beth has received her fan. I have pictures, but will not post them until I know she has received it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Sep 18 2017 : 2:27:41 PM
That is a cute fan, neat idea with the pocket.
They are all cute.
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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... |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 7:04:48 PM
The fans are so pretty, I am enjoying seeing what each of you made, so nice!
Hugs,
Deb
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
FGOTM, Septembe, 2012
"You must do the thing you think you can not do." Eleanor Roosevelt
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 3:21:10 PM
Thanks Becky for the update. Glad you liked both. It was fun making them.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
| Ladybek9756 |
Posted - Sep 17 2017 : 11:33:16 AM
Nancy,
I wanted to let you know the dan arrived yesterday. I loved it and your little surprise. Thank you so much and I enjoy this swap with you.
Becky
Friends, like heirlooms, are a special treasure!
FGOTM June 2017
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| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 12 2017 : 09:24:34 AM
Beth -
Your fan is at the PO today to send. Yesterday things got too hectic ad I didn't make it to the PO in time. I hope you enjoy the fan.
I got my fan in the mail yesterday and I love it. Here is a picture.
There is a nice pocket on the front I can put something in if I want.
Thankyou, Beth.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Sep 09 2017 : 3:45:31 PM
Wow, those are beautiful fans. Becky did an excellent job on the fan she sent to me. It may not show up in the pictures but there are little crystals on the front. Very pretty. Thank you so much Becky!!
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Becky... I mailed out your fan. Hope you get it soon and will like it.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 08 2017 : 3:04:11 PM
Love your fn, Darlene; love the apron, too, Deborah. Creative farmgirls here. I will post a picture of the one I sent Beth as soon as she receives it. I don't want to spokl the surprise.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Sep 08 2017 : 2:22:30 PM
That is cute Deborah, I love the little Apron,
This was a fun swap, It would be neat to do again.
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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... |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Sep 08 2017 : 12:58:18 PM
That is so cute, Deborah.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| buzzn bee |
Posted - Sep 08 2017 : 12:46:34 PM
Here is a picture of the fan I made for Cathy. It is suppose to be an apron.
Not sure if she can post pictures. Things are very hectic for her in Texas.
Lets remember to send hugs, good thoughts,and lots of prayers to all our Texas and Flordia farmsisters. My heart breaks for all.
Deborah Horn FS #1185
Buzzn Bee
September 2017 FGOTM
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Sep 05 2017 : 2:28:11 PM
Great idea linda, That will make her feel good to get your fan.
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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... |
| quiltee |
Posted - Sep 05 2017 : 1:44:51 PM
My fan for Beth is done. Just need to pack and mail. I need a larger padded envelope than what I have. I will take a picture before I mail it.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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