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*Farmgirl Swap:  Craft supply swap - Closed - 7 Days to mail!  |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 3:16:02 PM
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Last summer I went to a craft supply swap at a local gift shop. Each participant brought one or more clear jars full of goodies - ribbons, charms, buttons, beads, rubber stamps, ephemera, tissue, paper scraps, fabric, lace, etc - to trade with someone else. I found it to be very inspirational to have new things to craft with.
Let's have a craft supply swap on MJF. Sign up for as many partners as you wish. Signups end on August 12th and the mail out deadline is September 15th. This is a general swap so there are no themes or color requirements. Just package up a minimum of 15 craft items for each of your partners in a small box or envelope. The idea is to share inspiring things from your existing stash of craft supplies - you are not required to purchase new supplies. No glass jars for this swap, please!
For small items like beads or buttons you should consider packaging several of them together as one item. A good guideline to use as you package up your items is to think about how you (or your swap partner) would feel about receiving the selection of items you have in mind.
In order to be fair to all participants, please do not sign up for this swap unless you intend to follow through with your commitment. If a problem arises during the swap please be sure to contact me right away so we can work out an alternative that is fair for all concerned. Thank you!
Ideas include but are not limited to: ribbons, tulle, fibers, beads, jewels, sequins, buttons, charms, fabric squares, yo-yos, rubber stamps, postage stamps, brads, transfers, stickers, ephemera, pretty papers, chip board cutouts, tags, photos, postcards etc that can be used for handmade cards, mail art, ATC's, match boxes, scrapbooks, altered projects and more.
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
Here are partner assignments for the early bird group:
Farm Dream - Emsmommy5
Knittinchick - Debbies Journey
Nin1952 - Joey
Denise MGM - NancyOH1
Sweettea59 - Jonesy
Deborah Lee - Edlund33
Vintage Saver - Beverley
Marlee - Edlund33
Farmmilkmama - Marcy
Acelady02 - Ninibini
And here are the partners for the second group:
BusyBeeMary - Luckilady
Darlenelovesart - Lwm
Gathered herb - Prayin Granny
Adnama - Coaloha
Darlystippie - Vintagemom
TansyShy - Flea Market Diva
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 6:28:32 PM
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Hi Marilyn,
I'd be interested in doing this swap. It might be fun if all the materials are the same color or theme. Like all buttons, ribbons, fabric in the color red for example.
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
http://naturaljulie.etsy.com
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 6:49:03 PM
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Marilyn, I definitely would be interested in doing this!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 08:38:48 AM
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I would like to join in on this one!
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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nin1952
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Donna
Cedartown
GA
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 11:43:19 AM
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I think I would find this very interesting. Sign me up.
Donna
Donna Farmgirl Sister #1487
Wheather therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 05:28:13 AM
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i would love this too! please sign me up and i love the idea of one color theme or just theme in general!
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 8:28:03 PM
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I'm glad to see there is some interest in a swap! How about a "Vintage Autumn" theme that includes Autumn and Halloween oriented craft items?
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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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 8:53:38 PM
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I would love to join this swap, but I am not really interested in an Autumn swap, as I am already doing the Fall matchboxes. I will probably have some autumn things left over but not enough for a theme swap. I kinda like the idea of "all one color" but would really like just a generic first swap and am certainly hoping to do this again. I'll go with whatever the group decides and I'll keep looking here at the posts and decide soon. Thanks, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 05:34:57 AM
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sorry gals, i have to pull out - unexpected money problems
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
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DeniseMGM
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Denise
WI
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 06:04:30 AM
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I'll join in too. I have very little autumn or halloween stuff in my craft stuff, though I do have autumn colors like orange, red, brown. Would that work??
Denise - Farmgirl #1976
www.lionsdaughter.wordpress.com |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 11:44:50 AM
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Joey has a good point...an autumn swap would be better done earlier in the year. So let's go with either a general swap or a specific color swap for the first round. What do you girls prefer? Do you have a particular color choice for a color swap? I love all colors but my favorites are purple and green.
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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sweettea59
True Blue Farmgirl
1267 Posts
Sherry
Longview
Texas
USA
1267 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:18:29 PM
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Hi Marilyn, Would like to join in on this swap. The color swap is great or just a general everything color swap would be good too. If your taking names please add mine. Thanks
Sherry
Farmgirl #2215
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
www.etsy.com/shop/markiebuck |
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Futters
True Blue Farmgirl
608 Posts
Michelle & Ashley
CA
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 12:42:28 PM
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Marilyn,
Please sign us up for two partners. If you are taking preferences, I would prefer there to be no restrictions. We will love whatever we are sent. Hope this makes sense.
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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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 7:50:31 PM
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Ladies, we will go with a general swap - no colors or themes just craft supplies of your choice. I updated the first message with details and added the names of those who have signed up so far. Woolgirl and Joey please confirm if you want to join the swap. I think this is going to be really fun!
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 |
Edited by - edlund33 on Jul 07 2011 7:53:10 PM |
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SylviaE
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Sylvia
Wichita
KS
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 7:59:36 PM
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This sounds like fun-I was a little concerned about the timeline, but now this works for me.
Sylvia E
Farmgirl Sister #2871 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 8:22:00 PM
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I'd like to join in, Marilyn - such a great idea! Just one question, though: are we putting all the items into a jar, or just boxing them up? I'm really looking forward to this! Thanks for hosting! - 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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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 9:06:09 PM
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Good question Nini.....I say we should skip the glass jars and go for boxing things up.
I have you and SylviaE on the list.
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 |
Edited by - edlund33 on Jul 07 2011 9:09:52 PM |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 9:19:18 PM
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Sounds great! Thank you!!! :)
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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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 12:44:54 PM
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Hi
If there is still room, I would like to join in also!
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 1:45:17 PM
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Of course there's room Debbie! I've got you on the list.
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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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 1:49:28 PM
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| Thanks Marilyn! |
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DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl
85 Posts
Deborah
Starkville
Mississippi
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 1:58:19 PM
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This sounds like a fun swap---I would like to join in!
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl! |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 6:39:15 PM
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Added you to the list Deborah!
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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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2011 : 9:06:11 PM
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Thanks gals for all the imput and clarification. I'd love to join in on this swap and I'm glad we're skipping the jars. I'll start digging out...maybe will need 2 partners..I'll let you know soon. Thanksfor hosting this. It is a WONDERFUL idea. I always love new craft stuff. Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2011 : 08:43:37 AM
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I've got you on the list for one partner, Joey. Just let me know if you decide you'd like another.
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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*Farmgirl Swap: Craft supply swap - Closed - 7 Days to mail! |
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Craft supply swap - Closed - 7 Days to mail!
