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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 06:48:58 AM
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I like #1 St. Lucia in Kansas
Can't wait till the issue comes out! I don't have a Christmas apron yet.
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 07:07:53 AM
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#3 would make me stop and open the magazine. It doesn't fade into the myriad of same old same old- my thoughts anyway-
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 07:22:17 AM
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They are all beautiful, but I have to vote for...#1! I love the brightness of the cover and the smiles on the girl's faces are angelic. You do not often see that type of photo on the cover of a Christmas magazine. It would definitely stand out from the others.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 07:51:57 AM
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I like #1 the best.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 08:05:34 AM
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#1 is my favorite too.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9092 Posts |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 11:54:36 AM
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Is this a "HOLIDAY" issue or a "CHRISTMAS" issue? I know it reads "Homemade Christmas" but because MaryJanesFarm is now a national magazine, I can't help but wonder if the cover would be more inclusive if it was more Holiday oriented. This may seem like semantics because so much of the Holiday Spirit is focused on Christmas in this country, but let me assure you that there are millions of people, who do not celebrate Christmas but celebrate another equally beautiful and breath-taking Holiday that echoes the sentiments of warmth, giving, humility and awe.
As far as an exclusive Christmas issue is concerned, all the covers are gorgeous! Cover #1 is unique and different to the Christmas theme and definitely carries a brilliant Norwegian feel but I was struck by it's lack of ethnicity. Covers #4 and #5 were breath-taking but not stand-outish enough to earn my vote. Cover #3 is gorgeous and unique in terms of displaying a Christmas tree and this would be my vote for a Christmas Issue.
My overall vote, however, goes to COVER #2 for either a Christmas Issue or a Holiday Issue. I have never seen the season displayed this way and there are 2 very striking elements about it. The first is the simple and beautiful idea of ice-skating on an open pond. We so seldom see this anymore and I think it fits the theme of MaryJanesFarm of simplicity and beauty. The other is the exquisite silk flower featured, which I think is a wonderful follow-up to the magazine featuring the article about conventional versus organic flower growing and also the dramatic improvements made in the embellishing world of floral silks.
That is certainly MORE than my nickel's worth, but there it is nonetheless!
Carol, just brilliant work as usual! Congratulations! ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 5:36:59 PM
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My vote goes to....drum roll please.....#2! Very original and yes, pretty like Mary Jane.
Let's dance in the rain and play in the puddles under the rainbows.
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Kris Sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Kris
Chickamauga
Ga.
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 6:30:06 PM
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There is just something about #3 that caught my eye. It's nice and clean and simple, I think. 4 and 5 look like any other Christmas magazine cover, like Country Home maybe. #2 just looks like a shoe to me, not holiday at all. #1 is ok, but...
#3 for me for sure.
Kris |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 6:51:10 PM
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My vote is for #4 please.
Lillian |
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clux64
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Celeste
Blair
NE
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 7:37:04 PM
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#2 is my first choice...looks like an MJF cover to me. #1 was a close second. The rest look like all the other country mags I see on the shelves at Christmas.
Celeste
"No matter where you go, there you are"
--Confucious
www.urbanprairiehome.blogspot.com
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
584 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2008 : 9:20:40 PM
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Definately my vote is for #2 Ice Skates! It is much more original than the other covers and more inclusive of everyone during the Holiday Season.
Until Later,
New Mexico Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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NatureWoman
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
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Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 06:43:24 AM
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 06:52:02 AM
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Hmm -- Good comments about being more inclusive . . . So if it's a Christmas issue, I affirm my original vote for #1; if it's a Holiday issue, I'm with #2, but it may need a bit more oomph.
My second two-cents worth. (How many cents may we spend?!?)
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 09:27:20 AM
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#2 is my first choice then #1
Amy Grace
Oh and now I am anxiously awaiting the Christmas issue....
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 09:35:40 AM
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I vote for number 3. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 10:46:24 AM
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My first choice is number 3, second choice is number 2. Number 3 is the one that grabbed my attention right away, and I liked the focus on the homemade, recycled ornaments.
My husband (he came and looked over my shoulder, so now he has to vote) likes only number 2 and no others. He says it's aesthetically the best layout.
I didn't like number 2 at all when I first looked at it, mainly because the orange color of the flower seemed out of place with the red and green heading. But the uniqueness grew on me. And I would so love to go ice skating like we did when we were kids! |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 11:08:27 AM
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#2 is the best! It has strong MaryJane style, stands out from other Christmas magazine covers, and is visually "can't tear my eyes off it". The others are very nice, but this one just holds my eye so much longer. The red, white, and black are so striking. The iceskate is evokative of ponds, the camilia is so striking.. Oh, I hope this one wins!
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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Hanalu
True Blue Farmgirl
123 Posts
Hana
Redwood City
California
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 11:35:03 AM
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 12:31:25 PM
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I just had to comment on the ice skate being more inclusive  -
us southern girls have never seen a pair in real life- much less worn them!!! Just a funny- we have to really work at the snow idea too- but we have good imaginations down here.
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2008 : 12:45:13 PM
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Number 2 is my favorite! It has the MaryJane Farmgirl Flair feel to it. Then number 3 & 1 respectfully.
I do like 4 and 5 but they just don't scream anything special or extrodinary to me. They look to much like what every other magazine does.
MaryJane's is special and in my opinion the cover should reflect that.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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