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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 11:49:30 PM
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Right around October 21... Some started a few weeks earlier (without even realizing it)...
Let me know, and I will send you your extraordinary craft-fasting, stashbusting 30 day chip also!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2008 : 11:52:16 PM
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Ok ladies - I revised our guidelines to include making stuff for charity... So, STILL craft-fasting since October 21, 2008...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2008 : 07:07:32 AM
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I ran out of stuffing(I can't believe it!), so I do have to buy more because I have 3 more Log Cabin Santa's to stuff that I made for Christmas presents.
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2008 : 07:16:39 AM
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That's ok - it's what you are going to use on a current UFO.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2008 : 08:39:45 AM
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oh good.....cause I know I'm going to run out of a certain color thread too and have to get more. but I'm doing good! No "stash fabric"! I'm even doing this in my scrapbooking - no extra stuff for that either - I'm in over my head with embellishments! But using them on the Santa's too...
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 05:32:55 AM
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I know that it's ok to buy yarn,thread,fabric etc to finish a project or a project that's for a gift, but how about knitting needles? I'm sure they qualify, but here's why I had to buy them:
I was knitting away on an afghan I'm making for my DS & DIL, when I hear SNAP!....and in horror I look down and see stitches unraveling before my eyes I was using circular needles and the cable broke where it joins the needle. While I was frantically trying to gather up loose stitches, the ravioli I was making for dinner boiled over, which created a nice flood situation on my stove and floor(Murphy's Law at its best!) I gingerly set down the afghan, turned down the stove, mopped up the mess, and just in the nick of time...because one of my cats was starting to 'help' me with the afghan!
Soooo, I had to go to Michael's and get new circular needles(but it was all I bought and I also used my 40% off coupon).
On the bright side, I was able to save the afghan and dinner. I would have been pretty upset if I'd have had to rip it all out since I'm at the half way point.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 05:45:12 AM
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Oh Diana!
The needles are always acceptable - you have to have the tools to be able to use your stash, and those tools have to be in good working order. No w rries!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 06:38:00 AM
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Ok came to two important realizations this morning (yes, I actually got sleep last night, so I can also actually think clearly!):
1. You are ALL aboslutely right - crafting for charities shouldn't count against anyone.
2. If I use this as a teachable moment, the yarn is actually school supplies!
Have a great weekend!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 07:00:33 AM
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Here is my first attempt at pop-up-greeting cards (I did these for the Holiday Cards for Veterans program - check it out at the Holidays section of the forum):
Outside
Inside (words=let it snow)
These are the two created by DS:
Materials used: leftover snow stickers, cardstock, glue dots and adhesive squares, rubber stamp and ink pad
DS used cardstock, glue dots and buttons.
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 07:28:51 AM
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What lovely cards! Our veterans will be so pleased to receive them.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 07:33:40 AM
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DS wrote "thank you" and signed his name on his two - PERFECT!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 10:20:40 AM
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diana, isnt that the way it works? thank goodness you were able to save both dinner and the afghan! i usually end up losing both when something like that happens!
ann, what lovely cards! you did a great job! i am gonna hve to get son to take up knitting or crochet so i can have an excuse to buy yarn *wink*! he is homeschooled and always gotta have something new to learn!
peace connie in alaska |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2008 : 11:54:20 AM
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ann, what grades? we only have one mroee year! next yearis gonna be an easy one as he onlyneeds an english credit! we are hoping to have him get his lisence so he can either get a job or take a "trade school" credit of some kind. son has to have surgery on his foot soon and dr says he needs to choose a career that doesnt involve standing alot. he had wanted to get his doctorate in music educationand performance 9he is a cellist) but i think that he changed his mind because the opprotunities for teaching at a collegiate level in alaska are very limited. *sigh*
peace connie in alaska |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 07:41:06 AM
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Christmas Cards for Veterans
These are made from recycled old Christmas cards (you'll have to tip your head to the left - sorry):
These are cards that are started this summer, but am chipping in for a good cause:
And one more pop-up card (now that I know how to do them -and it's really easy - I'm addicted):
Outside (sorry it's a little blurry)
Inside:
See ya never know what might be hiding in your stash! I'll be posting a Christmas challenge on Friday, so keep your eyes open!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
Edited by - soapmommy60543 on Nov 23 2008 07:42:29 AM |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 1:27:09 PM
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Thanks! And they were so much fun - took me back to third grade when we made cards in Brownies out of construction paper and old Christmas cards... Ahhhh...
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2008 : 3:53:09 PM
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Wow, they are very nice! I make my own cards each year for my family and friends. It's so fun to create handmade things for people you care about. I'll definitely add a few more for our troops this year too!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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lisa229
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Lisa
Dorset(Lenox Twp.)
OH
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2008 : 10:24:43 AM
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I love the pin cushion idea....I have a ton of jeans people have given me for my stash, along with my own. This would be perfect for me and one for my grandma!
I finished two of my Log Cabin Santa's - two more to go. I'll post pics when I'm done.
Lisa
http://lisas22968.blogspot.com/ |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 25 2008 : 04:52:10 AM
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Keep going Lisa229!
I agree, Lisa B - too pretty to waste! Very clever!
Happy Thanksgiving All!
Ann in Oswego
http://suburbanprairiehouse.wordpress.com
Times may be tough, but farmgirls are tougher!
Craft Fasting since October 21, 2008 |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Stashaholics Anonymous |
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Stashaholics Anonymous
Here is one of todays projects to use up stash. I had 2 pairs of kids jeans with embroidery down one leg. The neighbor had gave them to me as the knees were out :) The rest of denim is cut into squares to later make a pet bed. Then I made a tiny flat like pillow shape and turned it into a necklace
here is one as a wrist pincushion . :)
here is second wrist pincushion 