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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 3:16:45 PM
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| i got the shipping confirmation a few days ago, cannot wait, maybe tomorrow it will be here!! |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 3:37:41 PM
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I can make a pretty purse or tote for you. Check out the first ones I did on my blog: www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katie-ell on Jul 11 2007 3:38:24 PM |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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gateway girl
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Shari
Missouri
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 4:55:46 PM
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Elizabeth, I would love to trade you scented candles for your soap if you are interested. I don't have an etsy yet but tell me what scents you would enjoy and I will make some candles for you.
Gateway Girl
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 5:56:43 PM
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Shari, Sounds Great! Summery scents woould be great, just no patchouli.
Email me your addy and I will get it out in the mail. I will be gone until Mon, I have an out of town show. We will be leaving tomorrow morn... but I will be back
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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." |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 6:49:58 PM
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Elizabeth, is it too late to trade? I do all kinds of stitchery, let me know.
PS: I agree with you on the patchouli!! Cindy |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 7:01:35 PM
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Wow, that was quick. We must be on here at the same time!
Well, I didn't read all the posts so I don't know what all you are getting so far but, I can do tea towels, aprons, pillow cases, pot holders, and don't know. Maybe a cute pillow? If that doesn't sound good, you can think up something too. I think I do it all, let me know. Cindy |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 8:57:54 PM
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Originally posted by BotanicalBath
Kati, Do you Crochet anything else?
My retired spinster Aunt Nancy makes these for us by the metric ton. We keep her busy (I have 2 sisters) and out of trouble (off HSN & QVC) by bring her string & twine to make us more. She is not all there these days and being a retired High School teacher, she would probably flip if she knew that last balls I brought her were Organic Hemp. LOL. I hope my cousin has a baby soon... since we will start bring her blanket stuff. She only will crochet these sacks and baby blankets.... one day or less projects.
Ah, Gotcha. The only other thing that I make quickly enough (at this point) is dishcloths. And I can't imagine anybody around here without boatloads of those already. *wry smile* Ah well.... Maybe another time.
May I suggest your Aunt Nancy try selling the bags, if she doesn't already??? I've had good remarks on mine, and sell them for $20 a pop (not quite 3x the cost of the yarn itself). I'm looking around to put them out for sell on consignment, but I've had folks tell me I ought to try getting a table at the farmer's market or such. I just don't have that much time on my hands (to man a booth at the FM or at the fair).
Blessings. --Kati |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2007 : 9:37:23 PM
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Actually Dishclothes would be great... remember I make nothing with yarn... and I have 2 hand knitted dish clothes... and cherish them. But since I am getting a new kitchen... those would be wonderful.
But you should get a booth at a market. Soon they will be outlawing plastic sacks... and once it goes though in CA, it will be just time before all of the other states follow suit. All of the crunchy granolas already carry reuseable sacks here. And they carry them to shows and will refuse a plastic handle bag from me. I will be ready... the back of my jeep is filled with Aunt Nancy creations! I couldnt see her sitting at a market selling them, My sister who lives near her wouldnt do it, she is one of those mean angry girls.. and since they realy dont fit into my line, I couldnt slip them into my booth... So I would have to jury in with them.
But I will be gone for the weekend at a show... then when I come back I will be doing another soap-a-thon...
Then I can sleep a little when the kids sleep.
But it looks like I have the rest of the month and AUG off.. Yippee Skippee!
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BotanicalBath@peoplepc.com www.Botanical-Bath.com www.BotanicalBath.etsy.com http://botanicalbath.blogspot.com/
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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 09:57:33 AM
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Elizabeth, let me know what colors you're looking towards for your kitchen, I'll see what I can come up with (I may have some already made) and we can trade.
Some of our state legislators are trying to put a state-wide tax on plastic bags of $.15 per bag. I think it's a fantastic idea, and evidently it's been a great success in our state's capitol (Juneau) in the several years it's been in place there. So, I made myself some grocery bags that I take with me (whenever I remember), and I tell people about the proposed tax, and lots of people seem to think it's a great idea to have such heavy-duty, reusable bags. Seem suprized when I tell them that my bags will hold about 25 lbs, but that I wouldn't want to stuff each one that full because it'd be hard to carry because of how heavy it is. LOL I'd also designed a special shoulder/carry strap that helps spread the weight more evenly, without cutting into one's shoulder. (At least, it's special because none of the patterns I've ever seen have such a sturdy strap, most are draw-string.)
Good luck with the show this weekend!
Blessings. |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 10:22:53 AM
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Elizabeth, I would love to try some of your soaps...I am practically salivating reading all these barter arrangements. (But a little soap and water ought to take care of it! )
I'm a farmgirl in training...not very crafty so I don't have any specific product to barter, but I have lots of different things I could offer.
I do make my own Lemon Balm Tincture ... or I have several sets of unused placemat/napkin sets...do you have a color scheme picked out for your new kitchen yet?
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 11:45:41 AM
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YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! I got my yummy package from Elizabeth...The Botanical Bath Wonder!!! You rock Elizabeth...all your stuff is oh so remarkable...and smells delightful!!
Girls you are all in for a treat!!
Thanks again!!!...jess |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 5:07:59 PM
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| Ok Elizabeth, I don't have towels done up so will start ASAP! It might take awhile so don't forget me! Cindy |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2007 : 5:21:47 PM
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Hi Elizabeth: I could make you new curtains for your kitchen or placemats and napkins (with my happy serger) or a tablecloth. Your soap would be so great to get!!
:)Sheryl-lyn |
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AliShuShu
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Alison
Charlotte
NC
USA
150 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 05:48:53 AM
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thank you elizabeth... i got your package yesterday and i can't wait to start using all the terrific smelling soaps you sent. what a great idea you had to swap what you have for whatever others make... oh to be you over the next few weeks receiving package after package of goodies from farmgirls all over the place!!! it'll be like christmas! good for you!
Alison
I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, A Garden of Peace
Namaste'
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 07:02:14 AM
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thank you Elizabeth...My soaps arrived yesterday and you all must know that it was the nicest smelling package I have ever ever received. I wonder what the mail people thought, jealous I'm sure. Anyway thank you again and I am working on your towels and hope to have them done soon.
Hugs, Kathy |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9372 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9372 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 07:13:03 AM
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Kati,
Do you have any pictures of the bags you use. Would love to see what they look like.
Girls,
I think it is wonderful to be able to barter what we make for others to use and vice versa. Sort of what it was like when people bartered specialized for something someone else could do. Must have been pretty good not needing money all the time.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 5:24:08 PM
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| Denise, you are so right! We really should get better about trading, I will start checking on the barter section more often. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9372 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9372 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2007 : 1:05:21 PM
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Elizabeth,
Received my soaps today. They smell wonderful. Thanks so much. I am working on your doilies. Will let you know when I get them sent out.
Thanks again,
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2007 : 8:45:56 PM
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Hi everyone, I just got back into town. I had a great show... and did so well that I know that you were all with me the whole time.... even when the storm BLEW! in, an artist lost her whole tent... and I had a few drips that used 4 paper towels.
Dont lest me forget anyone.... but Kati, katie-ell, gateway girl, Cindy Lee, Hideaway Farmgirl & sdleah ~Email me with your addy. I have one ready to go out now, but will be soaping a marathon... so I will wait until I have a varieity to send. Then I have to restock for me and I have to fill 2 Ohio wholesale orders. This should take me a week... So it wont be long. So there will be plenty for everyone.
This is so much fun! I CAN NOT WAIT! to get farmgirl friend goodies! Yippee Skippee.. this will be like my birthday and christmas rolled up into one!
PS, for those of you who got yours, I hope you are enjoying them!
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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." |
Edited by - BotanicalBath on Jul 15 2007 9:53:50 PM |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2007 : 09:59:02 AM
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Elizabeth, I sent you my address but as I mentioned, please take your time sending my package. I will be working on your towels and it will take a bit of time for me to get them done. Maybe a could send you a little something as a down payment!
This will be fun! Cindy |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: Handmade all veggie soap to Barter! 1st post Pics |
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Handmade all veggie soap to Barter! 1st post Pics
