| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 04:07:21 AM
Day 1: Clean out 1 drawer, bin, box, cabinet or other type of container
Day 2: Using at least one item from day 1, make 2 ornaments with a bird theme - one for you and one for a friend (two turtle doves)
Day 3: List 3 items from day one etsy, ebay, etc. or here for barter
Day 4: Make a list of 4 charities you will use your stash to make things for, then make something for at least one.
Day 5: Donate 5 items that you know you will never use to charity (5 golden rings)
Day 6: Clean out another drawer, bin, box, cabinet, or other type of container
Day 7: Find a pattern (online, in one of your books, etc) and make an item using something from day 6 in white with black accents (7 swans a swimming)
Day 8: Use an item from your stash to create a milk-themed item (8 maids a milking)
Day 9: Make a music themed item (9 ladies dancing)
Day 10: Choose 1 item you've saved for a rainy/snowy day and make something with that item
Day 11: Take pictures of all your creations and leap for joy (11 lords a leaping)
Day 12: Post them here so we can all share!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| 20 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 2:41:52 PM
We're glad to have you join us!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 12:53:16 PM
Hi Ann, I think I will start this in January.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| tribalcime |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 12:49:36 PM
those are great. Love the swans !
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ and my barter blog is at www.bartertribalwitch.blogspot.com and www.alteredartfun.blogspot.com ebay store ..http://www.ebaystores.com/shadowsofthegoddess |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 11:43:18 AM
So far, I've done day 1 (check out my clean sewing room on the thread about showing off your space), day 5 (three baby blankets and 2 KOSO baby hats), and day 7. Seven swans a swimming:
Hang in there Tammy!
For those who may find this a bit intimidating: even if you only print the list and do one "day" a month next year, at least you are still participating in some way. This is supposed to be a fun way to clean it up, use it up, make it do or do without.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Dec 19 2008 : 06:12:18 AM
Not good :( So busy right now, but I'll try to get something in!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:15:55 PM
How're we doing ladies? Christmas is a week away - can you believe it?!!!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 13 2008 : 09:43:51 AM
Ok, today if I have a bit of time later (I'm supposed to be finishing up a final exam right now...), I'm going to work on Day 2 ornaments and possibly some day 7 items. I'm probably not going to do them in any kind of order, and I may not get to them all, either. Feel free to pick and choose if you need to - this one is all about the fun of it!
Karen - thanks for your kind words! Glad to have you join us in our merry-making!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 10:26:50 AM
Glad you are having fun!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 07:07:39 AM
Ann, I've only done day 1 so far but I want you to know how much you've inspired me to do some crafting again. I have tons of scrapbooking materials for when the day comes that I actually start doing some pages. After getting your recipe cards and Christmas card, I decided to go ahead a make my Christmas cards for the swap. I've had so much fun the last couple of days figuring out a design, buying the papers and stamps (I'm not craft fasting but I was responsible $-wise). I didn't realize how much fun and how easy it is to do. Next year all of our cards will be homemade - thanks to you!
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 05:46:35 AM
Day one update: Got the sewing/craft room all done but one big shoe box of clutter. Hit a mental barrier, and then got the "I'll be there in 5 minutes" phone call. Hoping to finish today, run a bunch of errands, do a practice craft before cub scouts come here tomorrow, get the kitchen tidied up a bit, and finish a progress test for my own school.
Tammy don't worry - play along whenever and however you want. If you can only do a few of the days, so be it. It's supposed to be fun!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - Dec 04 2008 : 09:40:00 AM
I'm slacking on this one..Ughh, been so busy - hopefully I'll catch up!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
http://bigdogmom130.etsy.com |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 4:33:01 PM
Ann, Oh, this will be fun! I will have to try to keep up!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 4:24:26 PM
Day One Update: I am cleaning out my whole sewing/craft room. It became home to our "migratory clutter" while some other deep cleaning was going on in other rooms of the house. We have company coming tomorrow, and she wants to see the craft room. Desperate times call for desperate measures! I'm hoping to actually have it done by the time she gets here tomorrow. Then, maybe it'll be on to day 2.
Anyone else started yet?
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008
**The sewing/craft room finally did get all cleaned out! Now, I can actually find my materials to make things - YAY!** |
| soapmommy60543 |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 05:11:08 AM
I'm not starting until my birtdhay (12/12). My schedule clears quite a bit by then, so if anyone needs/wants to wait, I TOTALLY understand. And, even if you only do day one and then a few of the other days, it will still be fun! Even if you only do day one, that's a start...
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 12:33:15 PM
I did something! I went through the stash on the left side of my craft closet. There wasn't a huge amount to go through but it was messy. I discovered tote patterns I didn't know I had and got some things put back together that were just tossed in there "for now." Day 1: check!
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:16:00 AM
What a cute idea Ann!!
I don't think I can keep up either unless I do it in the "real" twelve days of Christmas ending on Epiphany, things might calm down by then.
I will definitely cut this out and save it!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| dutchy |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:09:25 AM
I cleaned (well organized) a big box today! I have a lot of yarn in there, so am ready for day 2, lol.
MAYBE I can make something, who knows :)
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:03:33 AM
I can't promise I'll be able to keep up either, since I'm making almost all of my Christmas gifts this year...but I'll give it my best try!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| dutchy |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 07:55:57 AM
This sounds like fun, I will try but no promises, oke. lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Again new creations added, too cute lol. Come and check it out!!
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 07:54:37 AM
Ann, this is so cool! I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep up but I'm going to at least do something. Thanks!
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
