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| KitchenWitch |
Posted - Apr 22 2007 : 12:33:03 PM
Alright, farmgirls, I got what may be a bright idea, I dunno... 
At our house, we committed ourselves to a carbon-free Earth Day, so I'm outside hanging laundry on a beautiful April afternoon. (Thank goodness the weather is finally ready for laundry!) Just enjoying the sun and the breeze, grateful that we have a good old-fashioned clothesline to save energy and infuse our laundry with light and outdoorsy goodness. Now, two of the items hanging on my clothesline to dry are dishcloths made by farmgirls friends in conjunction with MJF swaps. So I've got farmgirl swaps, Gaia, and clothespins on my mind. When I reach into my (empty) clothespin container, it hits me:
Who wants to do a clothespin swap?
Clothespins are cheap and can easily be transformed into fun objects. I've already got some with bees, ladybugs, etc. on 'em. (See my blog later today for more on them...)
Okay! Here's the official list:
Single Round Participants--SHIPPED!
A.k.a. farmgirls making 18 clothespins, getting a mix of 18--three from each participant--back:
Kim
Aunt George
EmmJay
Buttercup
Huckelberrywine
KitchenWitch(X3)
Double Round Participants -- SHIPPED!
Or farmgirls making 36 clothespins and getting a mix of 36 back again:
smoothiejuice I & II
katmom
BotanicalBath
BlueWrenn
Huckelberrywine
KitchenWitch
Type: I think either the hinged wooden pins or the solid, unhinged wood ones are fine--whatever works best for your creative idea! They work equally well on the line in my experience.
Deadline: Please plan to ship your clothespins to me so that they arrive no later than June 15th. That way I can ship them so we can all have our new clothespins on hand for the summer solstice. 
Live joyfully, deliberately, simply, abundantly.
www.viscerafarms.com
http://accidentalmiracles.blogspot.com |
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 29 2007 : 1:22:06 PM
okay ladies...let's open this one back up...who would be up for another clothespin swap..I will play mama this time...but please do not expect my presentation to be as great as kristinas was last time!! This one will be fall/halloween/back to school/harvest themed!! Do not sign up here!!! I will go start a new thread for it!! |
| Amybug |
Posted - Aug 29 2007 : 1:03:01 PM
I "went green" this summer and am now hanging my clothes on the line I had installed. I would like to be part of this swap if it starts again. I am not sure who I contact....any information on how to join would be great!
Amy
"The secret to a successful life is to take the cards you are dealt and play your best hand with them." |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 08:53:52 AM
yes, i have a collection for the next one, too. and I am so excited!!! |
| BotanicalBath |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 08:13:17 AM
Hey, I wasnt swap mama.... Kitchen Witch Kristina was! I just took the picture. I do think she did a great job! And I am looking forward to the next one! This was so much fun and I already have my stuff!!
E-
BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com www.Botanical-Bath.com www.BotanicalBath.etsy.com http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/
"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Aug 05 2007 : 03:57:05 AM
I was out of town when my package came, so just opened it and WOW was I blown away!! First Kristina...you did a marvelous job of presentation. The little name cards and the tissue wrap of each set of pins was...well...you really took alot of time..it was beautiful. The clothes pins are so, so beautiful and the soap and candle...gosh, so nice. I'm going to work on getting photos up on my blog hopefully today.
Thanks Farmgirl friends and Kristina for all of the hard work and beautiful clothespins!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://auntgeorge.etsy.com
"Made With Love" |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Aug 04 2007 : 2:43:32 PM
GREAT job taking the long awaited clothespin pictures Jessica!!!!! They are ALL so darling!!!!!! Great job farmgirl!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 04 2007 : 12:58:40 PM
I think I may enter that really colorful one of mine in the fair next year in the color salon division. I do not know. It is just so cheery! |
| KitchenWitch |
Posted - Aug 04 2007 : 07:32:12 AM
Thanks for posting the pics, Elizabeth.  My digital camera fritzed a few weeks back, so I wasn't able to post them.
As I believe all but our international contingents have received their packages, I think we are looking good. Just to be safe, who, exactly, is still waiting on their clothespins? Just want to start wrapping things up here...
Live joyfully, deliberately, simply, abundantly.
www.viscerafarms.com
http://accidentalmiracles.blogspot.com |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 11:45:25 AM
yes, my kids were worried about leaving them out overnight, that the deer would eat them or the raccoons!!! |
| EmmJay |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 11:39:08 AM
YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got my clothespins today, and what a treat. I am catching up on laundry. I am back to work now, and had alot of it, so things are being put out on the line. To all of you farmgirls who were in the swap.....YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB!
Even hubby likes them, and does not think I should chance putting them on the line, but keep them inside for show....hmmm.
Botanical Bath (Elizabeth), you are a WONDERFUL swap mama, and I love the gifts (even though I don't deserve them)
Farmgirl hugz to all......gotta go hang laundry.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/EmmJay07/ |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 03 2007 : 07:11:10 AM
they all look great dont they!!! |
| BotanicalBath |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 10:01:16 PM
And here are the 18 swap! Click on the pic for a larger image.
http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/2007/07/swap-lot.html
there is also a pic of a bubble bath swap I was in of another board! Oh when will I find the time!
E-
BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com www.Botanical-Bath.com www.BotanicalBath.etsy.com http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/
"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 9:52:52 PM
Well I have not received mine yet but Dh called and said he got a bunch of mail today so I am hoping!!!!! But do post pictures!! I love seing them all!!! So neat!
I would love to do another one! I have a bunch of unpainted ones in my supply closet!! Do let me know!
Hugz to All!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 10:13:15 AM
okay, here are the ones I got and the photos I took. I tried to kepp them small, maybe they need to be bigger...what do you think? Kitchen witch...you are the best...your hostessing was amazing!!!
Ladies...oh, I am sorry...Farmgirls...we love your clothespins...we are ready to do more!!! |
| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 10:11:22 AM
  
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| smoothiejuice |
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| smoothiejuice |
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Aug 02 2007 : 09:47:21 AM
yes lets post picks!!! |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 8:07:47 PM
Please post pictures!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Aug 01 2007 : 5:58:38 PM
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! These are the CUTEST things ever! Oh! Oh! Oh! It was like Christmas! Just darling. Oh Kristina Thank YOU! I just can't even pick a favorite, they are all so wonderful. Has everyone seen them yet? Can we post pictures? What artists you all are! I love them!
We make a difference. |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:58:04 PM
Kristina
From all I've read you did a great job girls, some bumps along the way.
Looking forward to the next clothespin swap......
Enjoying life. |
| KitchenWitch |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 6:50:50 PM
Michelle, I don't know what to tell you except to say that I *KNOW* I didn't indicate UPS for your box--obviously, the folks in our Fulfillment department didn't look carefully enough at the details for your package! You and Buttercup were the only exceptions as I know UPS can't do P.O.'s and Buttercup is international.  I am so sorry for the mix-up!
Live joyfully, deliberately, simply, abundantly.
www.viscerafarms.com
http://accidentalmiracles.blogspot.com |
| Huckelberrywine |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 5:24:13 PM
Kristina...just a quick update. I had a note in my PO box that UPS couldn't deliver to the PO Box, so they are coming back to the house tomorrow. I'm guessing that must be the clothespins. :) I'll confirm tomorrow, after I finish ooohing and aahhing. :) Thanks so much!
We make a difference. |
| KitchenWitch |
Posted - Jul 31 2007 : 1:31:54 PM
Linda, I think one of the other ladies in the group volunteered/was volunteered to host the next swap. I can't off the top of my head recall who that might have been; I don't think it's started yet...
18'ers, please confirm when you're clothespins have arrived--I just want to be sure everyone has gotten their package of goodies.
Live joyfully, deliberately, simply, abundantly.
www.viscerafarms.com
http://accidentalmiracles.blogspot.com |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Jul 29 2007 : 12:05:01 PM
Hi laundry pin ladies!
:-)
I see that we may have the fall or winter swap of pins.
Happy to see that!! big smile on my face and heart.
Sign me up! I will be looking to see more info.
Is it started yet?
Linda
"Why clean house when I can play with yarn or fabric?" ???? Linda C. |
