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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Stashaholics 12 Days of Christmas Challenge  |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 04:07:21 AM
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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 |
Edited by - soapmommy60543 on Dec 13 2008 09:40:12 AM |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 07:54:37 AM
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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 |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:03:33 AM
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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/ |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
4427 Posts |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 09:16:00 AM
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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" |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2008 : 12:33:15 PM
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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 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2008 : 05:11:08 AM
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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 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 4:24:26 PM
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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!** |
Edited by - soapmommy60543 on Dec 13 2008 09:46:03 AM |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2008 : 4:33:01 PM
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Ann, Oh, this will be fun! I will have to try to keep up!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 05:46:35 AM
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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 |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2008 : 07:07:39 AM
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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 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2008 : 09:43:51 AM
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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 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2008 : 5:15:55 PM
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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 |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 11:43:18 AM
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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 |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2008 : 12:53:16 PM
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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 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
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