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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jun 04 2020 : 7:43:25 PM
HI LADIES!!
WE HAVE AN 'ODD' NUMBER OF LADIES FOR THIS SWAP - SOOOOO - WE WILL EACH SEND TO ONE PERSON AND RECEIVE FROM ANOTHER, OK?
HEALINGTOUCH -- SENDS TO -- LOVINRCHICKENS
LOVINRCHICKENS -- SENDS TO -- FILL DE FERME
FILL DE FERME -- SENDS TO -- PINKPOLKADOTPULLET
PINKPOLKADOTPULLET -- SENDS TO -- SUNY58
SUNY58 -- SENDS TO --DOCTORDAR
DOCTORDAR -- SENDS TO --MISS BARNES
MISS BARNES -- SENDS TO DREAMER42
DREAMER42 -- SENDS TO --QUILTWRIGHT
QUILTWRITE -- SENDS TO -- RUTHIE218
RUTHIE218 -- SENDS TO -- NATCHAP
NATCHAP -- SENDS TO -- TEXAS GRAN
TEXASGRAN -- SENDS TO -- HEALINGTOUCH
SWEETTEA <=> DREAMER42
PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE PERSON YOU ARE SENDING TO FOR THEIR MAILING ADDRESS AND PLEASE POST PICTURES OF INSPIRATION! I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE FUN W/ THIS SWAP!! MAIL OUT BY JUNE 26TH, NEXT FRIDAY!!!
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I've been tinkering with wooden blocks recently, trying to fit in some therapeutic craft time in between lifes caos these days... and then a friend of mine sent me the most beautiful wooden block she created with a very special message on it... which made me think, not only do creative kindred spirts think alike... but, perhaps a wooden block swap would be fun! You see the wooden blocks at the stores with different quotes and such... everyone seems to love them! So, for this swap, lets create and swap a altered wood block (feel free to raid the hubs scrap wood pile, home depot and lowes often have a free scrap wood bin as well, think 2x4 / 2x6 cut into 3-6 inch blocks, hopefully you get the idea - you can paint it, stain it, add a quote, phrase, picture, create a picture frame with it, alter it how ever you would like!
Sign ups through June 19th.
Mail out by June 26th.
One partner each.
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jul 13 2020 : 2:24:39 PM
Cute block Amy!
Marilyn, haven't cracked any nuts yet! LoL! Love my block!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| TexasGran |
Posted - Jul 11 2020 : 10:21:02 AM
Your block turned out great Amy.
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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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 11 2020 : 07:39:03 AM
Lol, Amy, yes, I can relate!! My 15 yr old doesnt hold the same amount of excitement as she did when 4, 6, 8 even 10! But I STILL DO!! One day they will return to that childlike awe and excitement of nature. My grown son is a prime example with his new daughter! So you are great! I share a love of nature nugget collections also! A shelf, a drawer, a box....all hold my love for nature! So high five or fist bump Amy! You go girl!! Thank you again....really love it
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| PinkPolkadotPullet |
Posted - Jul 11 2020 : 07:32:56 AM
Hi, Dianna,
Good to hear from you! Thank you for your kind words!
I wish you the best of luck with your kitty emergencies; those are no fun at all... hope things are going better now. My thoughts are with you and your felines. :-)
Gosh, I'm so glad you like my wood creation!
Can you tell I'm a homeschooling mom who misses doing lots of nature art and crafts now that my kiddo is 13? (Sure, we still do nature A & C sometimes, but hunting for the perfect branch or stone or colored leaf is just, um, different with a teenager than with a preschooler, ya know?)
I had a good time making it-- once I realized I don't yet have the breadth and depth of knowledge to do something like handcarving a small bowl or spoon or picture frame... some day! But I do love scavenging for goodies that can become found-objects-art, and my lack of woodworking skills turned the project into a fun romp around a storage barn on my parents' farm, where I also found a couple really old cast iron cast-offs: the fork part of a pitchfork that I'm now using as a baby trellis, and a huge railroad tie that no doubt will eventually let me know its new purpose. ;-)
Everywhere I go, I'm always collecting cool rocks and branches and sea glass and little bits of nature that cry out, "take me home!" so it was really fun to make art for you from aesthetically pleasing little bits of nature. (Just picking the right stones was like a meditation exercise for me!)
Take care and keep in touch! All the best!
-Amy
"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 11 2020 : 05:22:20 AM
Amy, I know you dont know much about me but can I tell you YOU NAILED MY TASTES! I absolutely adore the wood piece you created!! Its so beautiful!!! I'm so impressed!! You really did an amazing creative job! Thank you with all my heart! It's such a happy piece. My apologies for not posting this sooner. I've had one kitty emergency after another this past week. ( and the past 4 weeks, yikes) I'm ready to escape to Bali for a month!! Have a blessed week and thank you again!! Oh yeah!!! And for the very cool flowering tea!!! :D
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 8:13:20 PM
Such cute altered wood blocks! This was a great swap! 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.
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 6:08:12 PM
Wish you were Alise! Yours would have been beautiful I'm sure!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Alise |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 5:11:14 PM
I’m not part of this swap, but I sure love seeing what beautiful pieces you all have made!
YHVH’s blessings to you on your life's journey.
Looking for answers?
Check out Prophet Todd Bernick on You Tube or www.lostbooksrevealed.com
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 4:48:06 PM
 Loretta, I recieved your darling block today! It's soooo cute and creative, love the paint you did as well! I will definately find a cute place to hang it. Thank you! Thank you!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| doctordar |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 12:00:48 PM
Perfect timing Dianna! I arrived back home on Sunday and today your package arrived! OMGosh! The altered wood pieces are beautiful! I so wish I could be that creative. Love the yarn dish cloth, the tea and the yummy chocolate bar! Thank you so much for all the goodies! Hugs and stitches!
Dream - Believe - Manifest
She believed she could...so she did!
Farmgirl #7049 |
| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jul 07 2020 : 10:27:48 AM
Marilyn,I love my Nutcracker block that reverses to a Christmas block! Very cleaver! The card and lovely note so special. I am so Happy to get the Texas magnet!
You are on my refrigerator and I can see you daily! LoL! Thank you!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jul 06 2020 : 2:41:03 PM
Loretta, no worries at all - I will watch for it and I'm sure I will love it! :-)
Sherry, I'm happy you enjoyed your photo block and package!
Happy Summer all!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| sweettea59 |
Posted - Jul 06 2020 : 06:58:27 AM
April thank you so much for the cute note holder wooden block. This was a fun swap.  and all my goodies.
Farmgirl Hugs & May all your Wishes come true.
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
| MissBarnes |
Posted - Jul 05 2020 : 1:55:12 PM
My mail out was a little late on the 29th. Sorry April! I hope you find a use for it. lol
Darlene sent me an awesome sign and some perfect dishcloths!! I was overwhelmed by all the goodies.
Thank you so much!.
Loretta
NEVER stop learning!! |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jul 03 2020 : 2:05:13 PM
Hi Ladies,
Just a reminder: Mail out date was June 26th - I hope everyone was able to get their wooden blocks mailed out to their partners! Let me know if anyone experienced any issues and if I can help in anyway! Thanks for joining and I truly have loved seeing everyones creations! Happy fourth!!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jul 03 2020 : 09:11:15 AM
Adorable Maddie and Amy!!!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jul 03 2020 : 01:52:15 AM
Hi Amy :-) I’m glad you received the block art. Here’s the picture......
Have a wonderful holiday.
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| PinkPolkadotPullet |
Posted - Jul 02 2020 : 3:12:22 PM
Hi, Maddie,
Wow! the wooden block you sent me is SO CUTE! The bright turquoise color is so cheerful and goes with all my decor, and I love all the glitter and the button embellishments, too! I just love the mixed media look, and the texture and collage-y feel of your creation. I took some pics, but don't have any way to upload them right now... I should be able to within a few days, but if you have a pic you can share so others can see your handiwork, that works, too! And of course, thank you so much for the other goodies you enclosed-- sparkly bracelets, cute napkin, and tea. That was so thoughtful of you. Thanks again!!!
Amy
"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
| fille de ferme |
Posted - Jul 02 2020 : 01:45:28 AM
Hi Amy, Did you find your package ? It says it was delivered on your front porch, 6/29/20
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
| PinkPolkadotPullet |
Posted - Jul 01 2020 : 1:58:16 PM
Hi, Dianna,
Thanks for emailing me your address. I mailed out your wood block on Monday. I hope it gets there okay. Let me know if the wood glue held. It looked pretty strong but then again, I didn't roughhouse with it to test it. Fingers crossed!
Amy
"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Jun 30 2020 : 8:24:50 PM
Sherry, i love what you did to your block.
Madeline, I love your favorite reading nook.
I guess y'all know now that I love vintage.
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 - Jun 30 2020 : 8:22:19 PM
Darlene your block went to my post office today.The receipt says you can expect it Friday. It's coming priority so I'm hoping it does arrive 0n time. Hugs.
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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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jun 30 2020 : 7:25:25 PM
Kelly, glad you like it! Glad you have grands that will play with the tic tac toe!
Love everyone's ideas. Fun swap April!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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| NatChap |
Posted - Jun 30 2020 : 5:40:55 PM
Kelly,
That is awesome! What a very cool idea, Darlene! Love it!
Keep shining!
Natalie
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| NatChap |
Posted - Jun 30 2020 : 5:38:29 PM
Thank you, April! Also, thank you for hosting this fun swap!
Keep shining!
Natalie
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