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Dreamer42	Posted - Aug 02 2017 : 09:29:38 AM Hi Farmgirls, *************** PARTNERS POSTED THE OLD FASHIONED WAY: MARLEE - LADYINRED DEBI CARR - SWEETTEA59 SUNY58 - DREAMER42 PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PARTNER FOR EACH OTHERS ADDRESSES AND REMEMBER MAIL OUT IS BY SEPTEMBER 8TH. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING - I HOPE YOU LADIES HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME WITH THIS SWAP! ********************** Is anyone interested in a junk journal swap? You would create a journal with a minimum of 30 pages enclosed which would provide 60 pages front and back to write. Embellish the pages, add pockets, tags, lace, ribbons, stickers anything else creative to enhance it's beauty. You may use random papers to create the pages, note book, graph, printer paper, envelopes, vintage papers, brown grocery bag, you may even tea or coffee stain the pages. Enclose the pages somehow to create a cover, you may use a three ring binder, fabric cover with the pages sewn or binded into the fabric, an old book cover using rings, a manila folder, etc. Just be creative and make is as beautiful as something you would want to receive and record in daily. Something where you would catch yourself flipping the pages over and over just to admire the beauty within before anything is even written. Journal size should be a minimum of 4x5 or 4x6. Sign ups through August 18th. Mail out by September 8th. Pinterest has many beautiful samples of junk journals. I have also attached a couple pictures below: If you're interested, please leave a message in the thread below. Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
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Dreamer42	Posted - Oct 04 2017 : 6:42:20 PM Oh, Marilyn! I'm so sorry to hear about your knee.... Love and prayers to you for perfect healing. ((hugs)) Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
TexasGran	Posted - Oct 04 2017 : 5:46:27 PM Peggy, when I first read about this swap, I thought about joining but I did not have A clue what a junk journal was or is. I decided against joining. Then I fell and broke my right knee etc. So I have been on bed rest for a week. Lots of you tube time, there is no tv in our bedrooms. I now know what a junk journal is. I am thinking of making them for my girls and their mom for Christmas...if I am able to walk and sit in time to get them done. Marlee described something very special, so I believe you did good. 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.
LadyInRed	Posted - Oct 02 2017 : 1:00:56 PM Oh, thanks April. I thought the pages I did were fine...it was just that it got so FAT so FAST and I couldn't figure out how in the World to correct the problem. Anyway, maybe if you do another one next Spring...I will give it a try again. I guess the Perfectionist in me...is what made me so Frustrated with this particular project. I loved the entire concept...but like I said...Next time I will watch a couple Tutorials. Thanks for hopping on and encouraging me also! To me that makes you a great Swap Leader!! Hugs and Thanks, Peggy Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com Love The People God gave you... Because He will need them back one day!
Dreamer42	Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 3:55:52 PM Hi Peggy, My heart dropped to the floor when I read your notes above where you felt so frustrated and just wanted to be done with it. I'm so sorry you didn't have fun with this swap. I feel terrible. I hope you know that there is never any right or wrong art when it's created from the heart. From what Marlee describes above, it sounds beautiful! A junk journal is exactly that, using odds and ends to create something beautiful where you can record thoughts, memories, paste pictures and save special little trinkets. I find such beauty in any journal, the therapeutic art of taking time to fill their pages with lifes moments is what makes them so very special. I 'KNOW' your journal was beautiful!! I'm with Marlee - Please don't give up on making them! (( hugs )) and love! April Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
LadyInRed	Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 2:57:13 PM Marlee...You're too Kind and Sweet! But Thank You for making me feel better about it! You're a Doll! Hugs and Blessings Peggy Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com Love The People God gave you... Because He will need them back one day!
marlee	Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 2:17:27 PM Oh Peg you did a wonderful job. And I love the empty pages in the back. I took it to where I sit with an elderly lady. And I have had a lot of ohhhhhhh and awsssssssssssssssss. They didn't know what it was. And when I told them, they said So that is what a journal is. I told them all about it. I like it just the way it is. Please make another one and another one etc....... I just love it. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 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 Hugs: Heaven's Ultimate Good Sign
LadyInRed	Posted - Oct 01 2017 : 12:49:43 PM Marlee...Oh, My Goodness I am so sorry it took so long to get to you! I think you are just being Nice on your review of it. I found it so Frustrating! I truly need to watch some tutorials IF I ever make another one. On looking at your Beautiful One that you sent me...I noticed that you went wide with one page and narrower with the next and so on...that probably made it lay flatter than my FAT One. Also, I probably had too many blank pages in there but I was thinking a usable Journal. Anyway girl...If you have the time (I know you have the Talent) you can tweak it and make it better and more usable. And NO, I didn't take any pictures of it...I just wanted to be done with it...LOL and get it mailed to you! Who knows...I may try another one someday! Thanks for your Sweetness about it. Farmgirl Hugs & Blessings, Peggy Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com Love The People God gave you... Because He will need them back one day!
Dreamer42	Posted - Sep 27 2017 : 2:56:22 PM Sounds beautiful, Marlee and Peggy!! Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
marlee	Posted - Sep 27 2017 : 2:32:28 PM Peggy I got it today. I hope you took a pic of it. But I love it, Girls she did it in brown paper and left some blank so I can fill it in. Filled it with pockets and tags. On the front A lady , old paper and Believe in words. With butterflies, teas and a large pocket and has sticky note pads. Jewerly on a lace. Buttons. Peggy please don't stop making them. It is so lovely. Your wonderful letter. The tuck ins: Crocheted heart-pink and purple, a seal wax kit, Emojinal Page markers, ink pens( you know me) and a cute little mirror. Thank you, Thank You, Thank You! Peggy. 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 Hugs: Heaven's Ultimate Good Sign
marlee	Posted - Sep 06 2017 : 2:55:46 PM Peggy I am so glad you like it. Junk journals are fun because you keep adding junk and that is what makes it unique. Don't give up on making them. Its about the fun , art and everything junky and as Sweet Dianna says chunky. Can't wait to get mine! This is 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 Hugs: Heaven's Ultimate Good Sign
suny58	Posted - Sep 06 2017 : 1:27:30 PM Oh but sooo cool kinda chunky!!! :) Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
Dreamer42	Posted - Sep 06 2017 : 11:23:00 AM Beautiful journal Peggy and Marlee! Thank you for sharing photos! And, Peggy, my journal to Dianna ended up on the extra chunky side as well! LOL! I personally think all junk journals are so beautiful, taking a mix mash of pretties and creating one beautiful place to hold your thoughts and memories, what is more beautiful than that!? Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
suny58	Posted - Sep 06 2017 : 05:15:49 AM Marlee!!!! Its beautiful!!!! I just love these and April...how I do so love mine! I've gone through it about 8 times now ohhh'ing and ahhh'ing! Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
LadyInRed	Posted - Sep 06 2017 : 12:05:03 AM Marlee...I got your Beautiful Junk Journal and tucks. Thank You! Thank You!! Thank YOU!!! I LOVE it! Here are a few of the pages...way too many to show all of them but they were equally as Lovely! http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2017/09/IMG_3382.jpg?v=44776043[/IMG I just sent yours out today. But I will be honest with you. This was my first ever attempt at a Junk Journal and I thought it would be a piece of cake. I had the worst time with it. It got too FAT to fast! So, I did my best but You will probably need to do a little rescue work when you receive it. I wrote you a note in regards to that. I put in a few more extra tucks just to make up for my Journal Endeavor. It will be both my first and last Junk Journal EVER! But I tried! Love Hugs and Appreciation, Peggy Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com Love The People God gave you... Because He will need them back one day!
Dreamer42	Posted - Aug 31 2017 : 8:54:17 PM P.S. Dianna - so happy you enjoyed the journal I made for you as well - I hope you enjoy the process of filling it's pages! Happy Journaling! (( hugs )) April Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
Dreamer42	Posted - Aug 31 2017 : 8:31:00 PM Oh, Dianna, I received my junk journal today and it's so beautiful! I just adore the covers beauty, the charms dangling from the side and the petite fabric rose buds you ran up the spine of the journal. The inside pages are gorgeous and very touching. Flowers and song birds through out the pages. I must share, song birds are special to me as they seem to show up after I have done my share of praying... More to that story another day - so, this journal is very special and I look forward to filling it's pages, thank you... I also loved your photo card and the note you wrote. Thank you for joining this swap - it was such an honor to swap with you! (( hugs )) Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
TexasGran	Posted - Aug 31 2017 : 07:27:21 AM April that is so pretty. I was hoping y'all would post photos. Thanks. 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.
sweettea59	Posted - Aug 30 2017 : 7:24:22 PM Debi Carr, thank you so much for the beautiful journal. I just love it Will get pictures on here soon. I am working on yours will have it in the mail first of next week. Have a great weekend Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true. Sherry Farmgirl #2215 www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck
suny58	Posted - Aug 30 2017 : 5:20:04 PM OmGOSH!!! April...you just blew me away today! Picked up a package waiting for me at the P.O. this morning and I couldn't wait to open it so my mail lady and dear friend helped me and we BOTH ohhh'd and ahhh'd the entire time flipping through it! GORGEOUS and more than "worthy" of my scribbles! I can never thank you enough!! I hope you've considered selling these gorgeous journals!!! I love it!! Thank you thank you!! http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/Snitz/Images/2017/08/20170830_182042-01.jpg?v=14881659 Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
suny58	Posted - Aug 25 2017 : 5:11:02 PM Wahoo April can't wait! I actually got yours in the PO this morning so it is on its way! I couldn't stop adding to it. :) I think I'm hooked...so enjoyed creating this one! :) Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro
Dreamer42	Posted - Aug 23 2017 : 10:02:47 AM Hi Dianna, Your junk journal is in the mail to you - hope you like it! Sure hope all you ladies have a wonderful time creating and receiving with this swap! XO ~ April Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038
marlee	Posted - Aug 23 2017 : 09:41:36 AM HI Peggy that's fine. Good things come to those who wait. Ha!! Mine is about done. Yahoo! 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 Hugs: Heaven's Ultimate Good Sign
LadyInRed	Posted - Aug 21 2017 : 11:04:24 AM Marlee...I have mine in my Head girl. Looking forward to swapping with you too! Probably won't get mine out right away but will start working on it. Should be a Blast!!! Will get it out on time however! Hugs, Smiles, and Shenanigans, Peggy Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com Love The People God gave you... Because He will need them back one day!
marlee	Posted - Aug 20 2017 : 5:40:01 PM Peggy it has been along time since we have been in a swap together. Yay! So glad your my swappy. I have my about ready to go. Whoohoo! 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 Hugs: Heaven's Ultimate Good Sign
Debi Carr	Posted - Aug 18 2017 : 11:16:06 PM Sherry , I emailed you , I hope it went through. Farmgirl Hugs, Debi #1983

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