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*Farmgirl Swap:  **Altered or Decorated Spoon Swap**PARTNERS POSTED  |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 5:25:37 PM
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How many of you love old silverplate spoons or ladles? I know I do. The age of the spoons prove the years of lovingly serving food to the family from which they came......I have seen these spoons altered or changed and then decorated to make a lovely piece to hang on the wall or place in a shadow box.
To alter a spoon, you can just use the lovely patina that is natural to the spoon that you use, you can paint the inside spoon part (not the handle or back of spoon) or decopage images that are special to you. This would be the background of the spoon. Then you would find little treasures like old rhinestone jewelry, special buttons, old milinery leaves or flowers, tiny charms, the list goes on and on for items that could be used to decorate the inside of the spoon or ladle.
A bit of wire or ribbon will be needed to place around the top of the spoons' handle to have a way to hang your treasure.
You can find silverpated spoons in thrift stores, flea markets, or maybe some old pieces that you acquired along the way. Usually they are around $3.00 dollars or less.
You can google "altered spoons" and see examples.
PARTNERS:
pegsmiles---FleaMarketDiva
Beth---sissyquilts
Futters---Brenda Peterson
LightGreenThumb---edlund33
buzzn bee---coaloha
retosos2---mommyswanson
Barbara Williams---fille de ferme
Raine---embchicken
pegsmiles---horseychick
SKVining---marmaladefarm
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To keep the swap consistent, please use silverplated spoons, saying this, if you choose to decorate a ladle or larger spoon, remember you may receive a teaspoon sized spoon in return...Just make your spoons beautiful, one you would love to receive.
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Sign up ends July 1st and mail out your creation by July 31st.
Try to adhere the decorations to the spoon securely, but with as little visible glue as possible.
These are beautiful when completed. Let's have fun and create our treasures as wonderfully as we can. Partners will be assigned on July 1st and you will have a whole month to make your spoon.
You can never be to kind! |
Edited by - Beth Jones on Jul 04 2011 3:17:06 PM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 5:28:42 PM
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I'm excited to make one of the spoons and swap with a fellow farmgirl!! Smiles................
You can never be to kind! |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 6:37:38 PM
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Ooohhhh! Count me in. Just went to the flea market and purchased some great patina spoons to use for $1 each.
Have a good day!
Michelle & Ashley
Farmgirls #760
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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LightGreenThumb
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
Elizabeth
Spokane
WA
USA
170 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 6:43:52 PM
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Count me in too! Sounds like fun. Off to the thrift store I go....
Elizabeth <><
Farmgirl #3091
Simplicity is Beautiful. |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 7:34:50 PM
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Beth,
I have never done anything like this before. Sounds
like a great challenge. Count me in. I will do my
best to not dissapoint anyone. Pray for me.
Deborah
Buzzn Bee |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2011 : 7:42:11 PM
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I have never done this before either but it sounds like another "stretching" project. I will also do my best not to dissapoint.
Pray for me too.
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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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 04:38:59 AM
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Wow, this is great!!!! Welcome one and all!!!! I know it will be fun. Like Michelle, I have already purchased some spoons and they are burning a hole in my drawer, just begging to be used for something!!! Smiles...........
You can never be to kind! |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6724 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6724 Posts |
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Barbara Williams
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Barbara
Burns
TN
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 08:21:57 AM
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Please count me in, too. Sounds like another great swap! I have lots of old silverplate spoons and I can't wait to try this! Thanks for coming up with such great ideas for swaps!
Lane's Meemaw |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 09:58:30 AM
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Thanks Barbara for the kind words, but the swap is not original to me...I have seen some done online.....Thanks for joining in the fun..Smiles, Beth
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Raine
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Raine
Grantsburg
WI
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 1:18:30 PM
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Ok I am game. I have a really cool thrift place called Grandma's attic right in town. She carries alittle of everything. Have to go shop.
Raine
Go be a blessing to someone!
www.twogirlsandagarden.blogspot.com |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 1:43:44 PM
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Found some pretty spoons (not vintage but pretty none the less) and got some cheap ones to practice on too.
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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Flea Market Diva
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Kathy
Galt
CA
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 2:25:04 PM
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Beth count me in I'm already crafting away.
Craft On Sisters :) |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
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SKVining
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
Sandra
Beaverton
Mi
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 6:20:50 PM
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| Hi!!!!! Beth count me in on this one sounds like fun Sandra |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 11:52:02 AM
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Hi Beth :) I love a challenge;) Sign me up, please.
Blessings |
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 5:10:13 PM
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I must have made 10 spoons in my sleep last night. When bright and early to Joann's to get my supplies. Can you tell I'm a bit excited.
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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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 5:33:26 PM
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Sounds so wonderful!!!, Pilar....Happy Hunting!!! Smiles
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 03:22:23 AM
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Sure will....CeeJay...What fun, what fun!!!
You can never be to kind! |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 10:39:38 AM
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Do the spoons have to be silverplated, or would stainless ones be ok as well? I am thinking of trying this one but I had no luck finding silverplated spoons at the local resale shop yesterday.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 12:10:43 PM
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Hi Catherine, I think they would, however I have never seen any except silverplated ones....You could always try one!! Smiles, Beth
You can never be to kind! |
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Barbara Williams
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Barbara
Burns
TN
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 3:19:39 PM
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I'd be happy to send urban chickie some silverplated spoons if I could get her address! I have lots of them I've picked up over the years.
Lane's Meemaw |
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horseychick
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Melanie
Clarkston
MI
USA
140 Posts |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 8:40:14 PM
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Barbara, you are SO sweet to offer! Today at work, someone gave me an idea of another place nearby to look. If I cannot find anything this weekend, I'll shoot you an email. Thanks so much for offering!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Barbara Williams
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Barbara
Burns
TN
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 8:48:31 PM
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I'll send them out on Friday. Have fun being creative!
Lane's Meemaw |
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