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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 2:30:42 PM
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I plan to do like CJ did and put mine in Photo Holders that are two sided. I have started looking for some but to date have not found
what I wanted. I think Wal-Marts Photo Department might just have them (from years past of having pictures printed...I think I bought
some there for a couple of dollars each.) Will have to head there to check them out.
Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 3:33:17 PM
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| I have received cards from CJ, Nini, and Robin. THANKS so much! LOVE them!!! I'm thinking about display options, too. Maybe a ribbon banner using the tiny clothespins. I'll also be on the lookout for an album or something for later. I have a little bit of a dilemma with my postcards, though. I thought it would be cool to make my own cards from a photo. Well, I ended up with 50 photo weight cards. I'm not sure if they can be mailed as is, or if I should just mail them in envelopes to be on the safe side. But then, you lose that cool postmarked look. Maybe I should mail one to myself and see what kind of shape it arrives in! LOL! Anyway, I'll be working on it! MaggieMB |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 3:36:07 PM
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I was looking at these photo holders. The pockets in all of these measure 4" x 6", and are clear on both sides. I am sure we can find others out there, too, but these are what I found off the bat:
These are for a regular 3-ring binder, are horizontal and fit 2 two a page (or 4 back-to-back)
http://www.staples.com/Staples-4-x-6-Horizontal-Photo-Pages/product_462796
These are for a 12" x 12" album/three ring binder, come in vertical or horizontal, and hold 6 to a page (or 12 back-to-back):
https://papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=588&CatalogID=35
https://papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5302&CatalogID=35
I am not sure all postcards are uniform in size, but I believe the maximum for a regular sized postcard is 4 1/4" x 6"... I'm not sure whether these would work for us, but I sure would like to have your feedback, or know if you all find anything else! :)
Thanks so much!
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 5:46:06 PM
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| Thanks for doing the research, Nini! I have noticed differences in sizes, but the majority of postcards are the same. I like the idea of a 3 ring binder! More protection than the basket that i use now! Maggie MB |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:13:29 PM
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I got little albums that will allow me to see both sides of the card at Joanns Fabrics for $1.00 each tonight.
Connie, I hope your sons' knee scope turned out OK. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:19:22 PM
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im loving the idea of a photo album or 3 ring that i can personalize- i don't scrapbook so this might be my attempt!!! and i want to be able to see both sides of the card...and note that its the 2011 summer swap!!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:30:58 PM
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Love the binder idea. Finally got my postcards tonight.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 7:32:14 PM
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The albums I am referring to are pictured in the pic I posted in my original post. And, I believe I got them at Joanns in the Phoenix area. Sounds like Joey probably got the same kind. The ones I got hold 30 cards, you can see both sides. I filled two of them up with last year's swap but I have one more . . . gonna need another one. I like their size because I can put them in my big keepsake boxes that I have my farmgirl correspondence, etc. in.
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 8:17:14 PM
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Oh... decisions... decisions... Thanks for letting us know that those little albums are at JoAnn's, girls! I'm not sure which way I'm going to go. I like the idea of having a larger scrapbook-type display sitting on the coffee table to share with family and friends... And I really like the idea that I can just add more pages to it as these AWESOME swaps continue... On the other hand, that little flip book is really, really cute, and it'd be real easy to pop in my purse to take with me when getting together with the girls! We'll see... I suppose when the entire collection is here I'll know for sure what to do! ;) In the meantime, they sure look neat lining the frame of my mirror! :) - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 8:55:33 PM
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| CJ, Thanks for the cardstock idea! I had thought along those lines, too. Not sure if I could do a good enough job to arrive intact...I'll at least know what NOT to do next year! LOL! Also, I can't decide between a small book or a three ring binder- both have advantages! Maggie MB |
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Sweet_Tea
True Blue Farmgirl
194 Posts
Tara
Newberry
SC
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 05:37:58 AM
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I got my postcards from the ups man last night.. I have them all filled out and they will go out today :)
Farmgirl Sister #2974
~ http://notsosweettea.blogspot.com/
"The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears"
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Edited by - Sweet_Tea on Jun 02 2011 05:38:40 AM |
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 05:42:23 AM
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I received my first two cards....how exciting! Thanks Nini and CJ! I put the last of my cards in the mail yesterday. This is my first swap---I can see where these things can be habit forming!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 08:02:19 AM
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Hey Farmgirls...thanks for the Joanne Fabrics tip on the little Photo Albums. I am heading there today to check
them out. The price is perfect! May pick up one to use as a Grandma brag book...as my new Grand-daughter was born
in the wee hours of the morning. Her name is Naomi Elise, she was born at 3:38 am June 2nd and weighed in at 9lbs 3 0z
and is 21 inches long. Now Miss Madeline is a big sister! And you will never guess where Grandmama is headed next
weekend. Yup, to Seattle to play with Madeline and to hold Miss Naomi and to spoil them both as only a Grandmama can! 
Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Jun 02 2011 08:03:38 AM |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 09:07:53 AM
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OH! Congratulations, Peggy! That's wonderful news! I'm so excited for you all! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 09:37:04 AM
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Oh how exciting!! I'll bet you are just busting and the weekend can't get here soon enough. She's a big baby. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy and give her big hugs for us. Congradulations. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 8:07:35 PM
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I received three cards so far. Thank you all. I'm getting more and more excited. I wish my cards were here, so I could send.
I cannot master those things that I have not tried.
check out my artfire: http://www.artfire.com/users/PiNOKEEOs |
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MaggieMB
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Mary
western
Pa
217 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 10:14:18 PM
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| Peggy, Congratulations on the new grandbaby! Have a wonderful weekend! MaggieMB |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 03:36:36 AM
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peggy congratulations!!! i know the gramma feelings you have!!!!
found my cards yesterday-not the one i really wanted but its something local to where i live-and now the taskof getting them ready to mail!!!!!
such fun!!!!
oh! ann's card came yesterday too!!!!
Farmgirl # 2139
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 05:06:32 AM
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Got my card from Anne yesturday. Thanks for sharing your life with me. There is something so sentimental about all that you do. May God bless the work of your hands.
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 06:04:03 AM
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I received my first card yesterday! Thanks Ann! I'd love to visit the Algonquin Mill. I wish I had a place like that to volunteer at. The stamp on my card was pretty too. A flax flower. Kinda goes with the weaving theme!
I got all my cards addressed yesterday in the Hospital waiting room. Now to write on them. My son did fine. Time will tell if his knee is better. He and my granddaughter are staying with us the next few days till he can walk with out crutches. He can't drive for a week either. : ( I 'll be the transport to the university and day care next week. Thank goodness we are not in the middle of moving and the green beans are not in yet !
Congratulations Peggy! I love being a grandmother. You get double the pleasure now.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 06:51:32 AM
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Thanks Farmgirls for all The Grandma Congrats! Can't wait to get my hands on this new little bundle.
Madeline her three year old big sister said to her daddy yesterday, "Daddy I have to teach Naomi how
to dance!" I loved that!
Got my post card from Ann yesterday. It is so fun to get a small glimpse into everyone's local world!
I found small photo albums at Walgreens for $1.99...not totally clear on both sides...a white opague
insides but you can still read the back of the cards.
blessings to all my Farmgirls,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 07:44:40 AM
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Hey Farmgirls...I mailed out five postcards today (which I wrote out yesterday in one of my favorite coffee shops)
and I couldn't remember my Farmgirl # off the top of my head and was going to finish filling that in
when I got home. Did I? NO! So, if you get one not filled in...just remember that my brain was in babyland
all day yesterday...just itching to get to Seattle to get my hands on my new little bundle of love.
My Farmgirl number is on the bottoem of this post...so be a sweetie and just fill it in yourself for me.
Thanks girls and thanks for The Grandma Congrats! It is nice to have Sisters who rejoice with you!
Love, Hugs and Joy,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 5:47:28 PM
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I mailed my cards out this morning. Thanks to CJ, Nini, Ann M and Robin for the beautiful postcards I've received this week. It's so fun to see pictures from other places and read the notes on them!
Congratulations on your new grandchild Peggy!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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