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| suny58 |
Posted - Apr 03 2018 : 6:56:32 PM
Here we go!!! I am so excited to see everyones creations on this theme! It was a tough I know but so happy you wanted to play along! Posting partners.
Mary & Jutta
Daizy & Dianna
Sherry & Marilyn
Marilou and Deborah
Hope you had a wonderful Earth Day weekend and that you are finding AND creating ways of recycling, reusing and repurposing to help cut back on pollutants!
Save our Earth!
Thanks everyone!
YES!!!! It is that time again when we gather together to create those awesome little pieces of art called ATC'S!!!! I just love them! A lot sure can be packed into one small 2 1/2 by a 3 1/2 card!
This month April 22nd we are celebrating Earth Day 2018!!! Our focus is on plastics! How can we help our save our beautiful planet? You can help first of all by going to the following site, registering and grabbing your Earth Day kit to help reduce and recycle plastics!
https://www.earthday.org/earthday/toolkits/
SO this month's ATC will focus around Earth day and you may create ANY shaped ATC as long as you stay in the guideline's size and it's theme " Earth Day 2018"!!
I know this can get quite creative so everyone have fun and please share your amazing art?? Our planet NEEDS our help as well so I will make this a TAD bit more challenging!! Recycle! USE what you HAVE on hand ALREADY! NO purchasing any products, no plastic. HOW ABOUT THAT???? lol!
I do hope you will take the challenge and maybe even step out to your local park, beach or even the road you live on and pick up trash for a day or two????
Sign ups until the 22nd, Earth Day! Partners posted the 23rd and mail-outs by the 28th! Maybe you could even include a commitment to what you might do this year to help preserve and save our beautiful planet Earth and it's inhabitants!!
Thank you for joining!!!
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) is a conceptual art project initiated by the Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann in 1997. He called it a Collaborative Cultural Performance. Artist Trading Cards are 2 1#8260;2 by 3 1#8260;2 inches (64 mm × 89 mm) in size, the same format as modern trading cards (hockey cards or baseball cards). They are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in the collaborative performance.[1]
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
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| jmcraftygal |
Posted - May 28 2018 : 5:16:13 PM
Hello Mary,
Thank you for the beautiful ATC! I love the card with the longhorn in the flowers reminds me of the cartoon bull Ferdinand.:) Sounds like you have a lovely time camping with your friends. I'd love to see a picture of your egg shaped trailer.
Farmgirl hugs,
Jutta
Farmgirl #7553
Living a creative life.
https://craftygalscreations.blogspot.ca/ |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 24 2018 : 04:16:48 AM
Love it Deborah! Great job ladies!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - May 23 2018 : 9:36:16 PM
Those are very nice.
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...
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| meguira |
Posted - May 23 2018 : 7:56:02 PM
Deborah, your ATC was indeed waiting in my Mail Box! Thank you for a beautiful piece of art and for your wonderful letter. I love hearing about everyone and cherish every correspondance!
Here is a picture:
I love you little piece of lace, it add dept and is perfect for this month too!
Hope you are feeling better and wishing you the best,
Marilou xxx
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| meguira |
Posted - May 23 2018 : 7:52:12 PM
I find it to be quite original Dianna! If you had fun doing it, than it was worth it!! xx |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 20 2018 : 5:40:56 PM
Not my best but not my worst either. Lol
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 20 2018 : 5:40:03 PM
I'm not sure what's happened to Daizy. I never heard from her since she signed up but still sent her card. I hope and pray everything is ok. Here is my card/package to her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers also. We just never know with our sisters so far from one another! 
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 20 2018 : 5:36:07 PM
Wowser Marilou that is so awesome! I just love it! So creative!! Deborah I've been lifting you in prayers! I'm so sorry you are not well! But so THANKFUL you still want to participate!!! Really hoping the drs are helping!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| meguira |
Posted - May 18 2018 : 8:03:19 PM
Hi Deborah! I'm sorry to hear about you feeling unwell. I do hope you get better soon!
Thanks you. I'm really glad you enjoyed your package. And, you are right, nothing beats Farmgirl Mail! It's literally a ray of sunshine!
I'm sure your ATC is waiting in my mail box (we lost our key so we are waiting to get another one).
In the meantime, thank you for your kind words and wishing you a wonderful May!
hugs,
Marilou xxx |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 18 2018 : 2:22:58 PM
My sweet Marilou please forgive for not posting sooner as I have not been feeling well for about a week an a half. I believe if I can remember right I got it Saturday the day before Mother’s Day, it was such a joy to get . There is nothing and I truly mean nothing, better than Farmgirl Mail to lift my spirit and I am sure all agree.
So thank you so much for the sweet tucks, I do really like what you came up with for my Earth Day ATC. It is perfect.
I mailed yours about 2 weeks ago as well, so I hope you get it soon.
Dianna, thank you for hostessing again I just love this Swap it is so fun and it makes this old brain of mine think and be creative. I know I owe you and email and I will answer soon. Thank you for always checking in and caring, 
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
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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| suny58 |
Posted - May 16 2018 : 4:50:10 PM
Beautiful Sherry!!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| edlund33 |
Posted - May 16 2018 : 4:12:52 PM
I received a beautiful Earth Day ATC from Sherry! Thank you so much it brightened up a boring day!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 12 2018 : 7:54:22 PM
Haha! Jutta and Marilou I know it takes a while to get to you both! I have wished several times when mailing to you I could twinkle my nose and have it to you right then! Thanks for checking in! Helps allot! If anyone knows anything of Daizy send me a message please? Like I said I pray all is well with her! You just never know with us farmgirls how busy we can get with the warmer weather or like me last year...getting very sick! Just praying all is well!! Happy Mothers Day everyone!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| meguira |
Posted - May 12 2018 : 7:46:15 PM
Yes! I love living here in Canada (despite the snow...) but it does take quite a while for any mail to reach me and to reach anyone from me too!
I sent my ATC approx. 2 weeks ago. It will hopefully reach before Summer! *chuckle* |
| jmcraftygal |
Posted - May 11 2018 : 5:45:19 PM
Hi Dianna,
Mine went out ages ago. I'm still waiting on Mary's but it does take awhile to get here at times.
Have a nice day!
Jutta
Farmgirl #7553
Living a creative life.
https://craftygalscreations.blogspot.ca/ |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 11 2018 : 08:52:00 AM
Thank you Deborah for the update! I really appreciate that. I finally found Daizy's address via another group so hers was mailed today. I've not heard from her at all. So I pray everything is OK with her and her family. How about everybody else?
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 11 2018 : 07:06:03 AM
Marilou and I made contact a couple of weeks ago,
As she lives in Canada it takes longer to get to and from.
I mailed my ATC to her over a week ago.
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
http://shopus.longaberger.com/mountainwingslongabergerbaskets
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 09 2018 : 7:35:59 PM
Ummm....curious to know if everyone has gotten in touch with their partners and have mailed your ATC yet? I've not seen any posted? It was a tough! Even I had trouble although I felt I had a cool idea! Lol
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 4:16:55 PM
Daizy yours is done. I won't go into town until Thursday so I will mail it Thursday!!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| jmcraftygal |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 3:03:43 PM
No problem Mary, if you can fine if not please don't fret over it. This is supposed to be fun after all. Take care!
quote:
Originally posted by Madelena
Jutta.... Still trying to figure out my ATC.
"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)
Jutta
Farmgirl #7553
Living a creative life.
https://craftygalscreations.blogspot.ca/ |
| Madelena |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 2:58:56 PM
Jutta.... Still trying to figure out my ATC.
"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) |
| edlund33 |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 09:34:27 AM
Thank you Dianna! Sherry, I finished up your mail art yesterday and sent it off so it should arrive in a few days!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| suny58 |
Posted - Apr 25 2018 : 7:48:37 PM
Oh dear Marilyn I am so incredibly sorry! But it does sound as if God Himself too this great sadness and turned it into a comforting loving occasion. My she rest in peace! Hugs...
Those are some wonderful and safe tidbits to share! I am always thinking of ways to reduce and upcycle! Awesome! T by Hanks for sharing and again truly sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| edlund33 |
Posted - Apr 25 2018 : 7:40:06 PM
Glad you are feeling better Dianna!
Sherry I sent you an email to swap addresses.
My Mom passed away last week and we ended up having our family gathering at their house on Earth Day. Thankfully we had just cleaned up the yard the weekend before and the weather was gorgeous and 75 degrees, the Dogwood trees and many other bulbs and flowers were in full bloom and it was a wonderful day enjoying loved ones and the beauty of life on earth.
I had originally planned to help remove Polygonum (Japanese Knotweed) along the Cedar River Trail - it's a noxious weed and spreads like wildfire along the river banks choking out the native vegetation and harming fish habitat. I will reschedule my Earth Day park contribution for the next time our city community services department holds a volunteer day event.
I attempt to reduce my plastic footprint by purchasing foods with minimal packaging, using reusable shopping bags or asking for paper bags, packing my own lunches in oilcloth wraps or reusable containers, carrying reusable water and coffee bottles, using paper bags for yard waste and garbage, buying re-inkable stamp pads, making my own lemonade, gatorade etc from powdered mixes instead of buying it in individual bottles, using re-usable bowl covers for food storage instead of plastic wrap, using paper cups, plates, etc or regular glasses and serving ware instead of plastic stuff when entertaining guests, and using a fabric tablecloth instead of plastic ones for my art tables and picnic tables.
I'm looking forward to this swap!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| jmcraftygal |
Posted - Apr 24 2018 : 5:53:17 PM
Great I'll include it with your Card Mary.
Jutta
Farmgirl #7553
Living a creative life.
https://craftygalscreations.blogspot.ca/ |
