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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
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 Posted - Oct 12 2006 : 8:18:29 PM
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here are some pics of the cabin i am working on to sell my garage sale treasures and crafts out of
any suggestions from my garage sale sisters of what makes for a great experience?
love
fran
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2006 : 09:26:58 AM
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libbie,
when you say the pincushions would make a good collage what do you mean?
i have been meaning to ask you but i kept forgetting?
i'm intriqued, what are you thinking, farmgirls sister?
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2006 : 5:00:26 PM
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sunshine,
i wasnt sure we ever finalized that but i can be a little dingy, so really i think we could talk about it.
actually i have a crocheted piece that i have wondered if you could reproduce and make a few for me, if you do that kind of thing. that seems like nuclear science to me as i dont really crochet.
so if that kind of trade would sound good to you let me know and i will email you and we could talk details.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2006 : 3:11:07 PM
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I have two ROAK's going out tomorrow,, but can not find orginal list.....Hope they like them.....oppppssss found the list of names and addresses...just a bit dingy some time........
newheart
margie
Love of friends and family makes the world go round.........
margie
next week I am going to learn to spell......and I am still trying to figure out how to send/bring a "dish" to share to some one???? |
Edited by - newheart on Oct 20 2006 3:13:56 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2006 : 5:21:50 PM
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Frannie,
What a great collection of stuff you have, I want to come look. I think fixing up a place to sell your things is a great idea. How will you get people to come look? You could advertise in a local paper, you know, antiques, hand mades and collectibles. Keep posting pictures so we can see how it is coming along.
NANCY JO
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2006 : 08:04:41 AM
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well, our farmgirl angel has returned.
were in the heck have you been, nancy jo.
gloria, posted a thread looking for you and we have all missed your daily posting.
i wish you did live closer to me i would get you to help me with your knowledge of tag, and garage sales.
my thoughts on my house sale is that i will open at first once a month in conjunction with the monthly trade days that we have in bonham. that is the weekend that everyone here usually has there sales.
one way folks here advertise is on a local radio program where you call in and advertise your sales or what you are looking for etc. it is a fun show and nothing slick just authentic small town america. also around here there are strategic street corners where everyone post their garage sale info so i will have to make some signs.
so glad to see your post nancy jo. we missed you.
love
fran
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2006 : 1:15:38 PM
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FRANNIE,
That sounds like a great idea, is the picture above part of your house or another building? Just keep fixing up the space and keep showing us pictures. It might be fun to always have a dollar table. maybe you could show off some of your hand made things, and take orders. You might want to require a down payment to make sure they come back. I really hope this works out for you, its such a good idea.
NANCY JO |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2006 : 09:59:28 AM
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thank you nancy jo,
those are some great ideas and just the thing i am looking for to make this project work.
a little history, i was trained and educated as an occupational therapist, and did that work for 15-20 years, mostly working with the elderly. the healthcare industry has gone thru a lot of changes which are not very compatible with my beliefs, and then i had some health problems which also made it difficult for me to continue working as a therapist. so for the past 6 years i have been at home as a full time wife, homemaker and now omie! i really loved the work, but the pay as a homemaker is well, nothing. so i started about the project of trying to bring in some income at home.
dh continues to work at his job at the va and he has two part time jobs, but i still hold on to the dream that i can make money here at the farm. my crafts have started to help thanks mostly to the support of my farmgirlfriends, and this fall/winter i will be doing 3 craft shows with a galfriend who is very successful in the craft show biz. she is generously supporting my efforts by sharing her booth with me. it is surely great to have good friends.
so when my mom passed away i did find myself with an inheritance which i really wanted to do something meaningful with. srt if in honor of her life and the fact that she was really impressive with her ability to save money. i just didnt want to squander it away on somethin, like groceries and then wonder later, where did it all go. so we had these two cottages moved in here at the farm. we got them i feel for a great price but they are definitely fixer uppers.
our ultimate goal is to turn them into a b&b type situation where people can come and stay and experience the rural life that we have here at the farm.
in the meantime the one you see on this post is being set up as a inside garage sale to make money for the fix ups.
hope to get a chance this week to post more pics of the cottages on the outside so folks can see them.
thanks nancy jo for your suggestions, they are great. so glad your back on line.
love
fran
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2006 : 8:24:56 PM
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just an update on orders,
nancy jo, your apron is ready,
susan yours is also ready, and gloria yours is ready. i am still working on the order forbramble, but almsot done!
i have been without a car for several weeks cause we have had a rash of car troubles. my car is actually doing fine but my son-in-law is using it to go to work, get the kids to school, etc. anywho, i should have wheels by wednesday so that is the day i expect to go to town and mail everyones packages out.
thanks for everyones patience and for the orders. i am almost out of acorns so i am hopeing for a big "crop" this year as soon as they start falling from the trees.
love
fran
(http://farmfolks-frannie.blogspot.com/) |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 12:20:14 AM
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Thanks Frannie, I will be on the lookout. Sorry about your car trouble, just get to town when you can. When you get your acorn supply up and running again I think I would like one. Keep us updated on your cabin project.
NANCY JO |
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bybiddie
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
susan
upstate
ny
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 10:58:40 AM
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Thank you, Frannie. I cannot wait to see my acorns!!! You must have to wear helmets when those acorns start to fall... Don't worry - send them when you can.
xxx susan
Lovin' my life |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 12:33:36 PM
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just wanted to say, gloria, i got your package today, and i loved everything you sent. thanks so much you do beautiful work.
i will be doing some sales this fall/winter and i will bring along your flyers to put out. one of the shows is the oklahoma city quilt show. so you might get some business from that crowd. hope so.
also got a check from susan womersley(sp?).
thanks so much farmgirlfriends, hope to get your packages mailed out next week. or maybe tomorrow. this is thursday, right?
anywho, the last of my dental work today so i am a little ditsy, they swear that their meds dont make you ditsy, but that is my story, and right, im sticking to it.
my email had also been acting peculiar, so i thought i would post here just in case yall dont get an email from me.
love
fran
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 06:09:04 AM
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Frannie I am in love with your little cottages! I wish I could shop there! You are a wonderful craftslady I can see your heart in everything you do!
Best wishes
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 07:06:05 AM
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bonnie, thanks so much for the comments. the farmgirls here have really been encouraging about my crafts and have inspired me to try and make more. this fall/winter i am going to do a few craft shows for the first time in years with a friend who does textile crafts.
i used to do a few craft shows with my dad years ago and i really enjoyed it. hope it all goes well.
love
fran
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 27 2006 : 11:03:47 AM
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Frannie,
When are you going to do the craft shows? Will it be near your home? How exciting, hope it goes well.
Saw your kitchen on another post, very comfy and happy looking, and of course your cute little cabin, filled with all that good stuff.
NANCY JO |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 08:27:06 AM
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good morning nancy jo,
i am going to do a craft show in dallas at st.john's school and the flea market in december in dallas and th oklhoma city quilt show in jan. i hope it is fun and i hope folks like my crafts.
i have your package ready to mail out. hope to have use of the car on monday to mail it, been to any sales lately?
love
fran
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 1:19:26 PM
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fRAN,
I went to the thrift store a few days ago, lets see, I got a bag of craft stuff for a dollar, there are about 30 of thoses little brooms in there, have to think of something to do with them. Got another bag of Christmas things, you don't know until you get home what you really have, but there were some cute things in there to put on presents and a few things for the tree, and a bunch of jingle bells. I got something for one of the girls in the RAOK, CAN'T SAY HERE WHAT, WOULD SPOIL THE SURPRISE. Also got a pretty little box with apples and other fruit all over it. A really pretty wire basket with little red beads all woven in. Very Victorian looking. I would have stayed and shopped longer but my sister in law was in a hurry, so I will go back in a few days.
Looks like you will have time to get some good stuff ready for your craft shows, should be a lot of fun.
Whenever you can mail my package is fine, I know I will love it.
NANCY JO |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Oct 30 2006 : 08:02:03 AM
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| Hey, ladies! Fran, you can rest assured that people are gonna be all over your crafts, like white on rice! These shows will be a happy success for you.... You are such a talented chick and it is evident that you put your heart into your creations. And Nancy Jo, luck follows you wherever you go, doesn't it? Loved hearing about your thrift store finds! Have a great day everybody. Nance |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2006 : 05:56:43 AM
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yhanks for the encouragement, nance. i havent done a craft show in a pretty long time, some times it is fun, sometimes you can feel like the 5th wheel.
all in all it is usually a fun experience. i ll keep ya posted on the results.
love
fran
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2006 : 08:24:20 AM
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| All I can say is you better drag your sewing machine along so you can make more as you sell out! Go get 'em gal pal! |
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2006 : 06:58:15 AM
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thanks, nance you are too cute!
i just hope i make a little cashola, cause i want to start a septic tank fund for my guest cottages. isnt it funny what we farm girls dream of. "i wish i could get my hubby to buy me a diamond earring set".......no i am wishing for a septic system. hehehehehehehehehehehhh
love
fran
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl
2246 Posts
fran
bonham
texas
USA
2246 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2006 : 08:15:50 AM
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funny you should ask, and thanks, sunshine.
i havent posted here in so long, it seems i am falling behind in everything lately and then i get sick a day before thanksgiving and have to cacel the whole thing.
i hope to take some pics of my stuff soon and post it here and on the blog and just catch up. being busy is a blessing but sometimes it can also be highly overrated.
i do hope you and your family have a very blessed thanksgiving. and stay tuned for more scrap crafts coming soon to a post near you!
love
fran
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