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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Our very own 2012 "Farmgirl Calendars"  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 10:37:19 AM
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My daughter and I, while together for Christmas, were discussing calendars and planners and how we want certain things in ours and how could we come up with something to suit our UNIQUE, INDIVIDUAL needs.
We both have the new 2012 MaryJanes Farm calendars which came with the smaller, personal calendars. So, by putting a cardstock/lace, etc "spine" on it,and punching holes it fits into a smaller 3-ring binder. The binder measures 7 1/2 by 9 inches, is 1 1/2 inches thick and has the clear pockets on the cover so you can slip in anything you want to make your own cover.
Many years ago because of the work I was doing I needed more features in a planner and used a Daytimer for years. It's been at least 10 years since I quit using those, but had lots and lots of the extra goodies such a clear pages for business cards, etc., note pages, address/phone number pages, birthday/anniverary pages . . . in short, a LOT of wonderful calendar/planner accessories, enough for the two of us to share.
So, we got creative, sorted through everything, cut some pieces of printed cardstock for embellishing and started putting together our very own calendar/planners. Robin is a teacher so she wanted "academic planning" pages. I want pages for planning craft projects, my "Farm Fresh Aprons" production, etc., etc.
Here is where I started. I don't have my cover completely decorated . . that will come with a little more time. Of course, that can be changed. Because it is a 3-ring binder, pages can be easily added and/or removed.
Just wanted to share!!
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6688 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 10:41:30 AM
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Love this idea! Just as soon as I find my MJF Personal Calender I will do this, as like you I need more space to put things and writing area. I have been praying to St. Michael (Patron Saint of lost items) to help me find mine, I just know it is in this house somewhere:-)
Farmgirl Hugs,
Deb
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 11:37:11 AM
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What a great idea, CJ! I love it!! Thank you for sharing! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 1:32:18 PM
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That is a great idea, CJ.
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Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
1903 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 11:39:04 AM
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i love it! i am having a really tough time finding something that will work for me to keep all of my dr info and etc in--feel like i need a suitcase!!!!
i rec'd a wonderful pocketsized planner from a farmsister so i really hate to buy another calendar set---wonder where my dayrunner (forget which brand i had???) went.....one of the true downsides to moving
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 9:10:12 PM
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The wheels really were cranking as we put all the parts and pieces of our thoughts together! This was so much fun to do with you, Mom! I love my new calendar! It fits me AND it's farmgirl style! I will post pictures of mine tomorrow!
Robin
Farmgirl Sister #1301
Farming in the Sonoran Desert? Hmmm?!
my mama's (ceejay48) craftiness ~ www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
my daddy's craftiness ~ www.aspenforge.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 07:48:07 AM
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More of the calendar/planner after more organization.
We took pieces of coordinating "Garden Party" cardstock for decorating the cover and pages. At this point I don't know what Robin's looks like as she took hers home to finish and she lives in Phoenix.
I put the MJF personal calendar in the front with a plastic divider page behind it to separate from daily planner pages. I put some double sided paper inside as a background for whatever I put in there. I have added a beautiful tag given to me by a farmgirl sister . . but can add other things I like on both sides.
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I have a little apron business "Farm Fresh Aprons" so I created a section to keep track of my consignments, orders and such. This is the front of the divider.
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This is the back of the Apron divider
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Because I'm "mother hen" chapter leader for our Henhouse Chapter "FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST" I have a section for that, including addresses and info for all our "chicks', etc.
This is the front - I used one of MaryJanes postcards (2/3rd of it)with a tag sent to me by one our "chicks". I wrote on that tag the quote from the back of the postcard.
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This is the other side of the Henhouse divider, using the other 1/3rd of the postcard, a "business card" for our Henhouse, etc.
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This is the front, using some of the "Garden Party" Cardstock, the "Farmgirl" Card to show the front of it, a prayer sent to me by a farmgirl sister, a "best friend" clip to match my daughter's. I've left room for more things to be added as the year progresses.
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This is the back cover, using more of the cardstock, another "Farmgirl" Card so you can see the other side, a little clipart from a farmgirl . . . and room for more things.
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There is also a section for "FAMILY INFO" which includes a compact calendar with birthdays, etc. A "MONEY MATTERS" section which is where I keep track of monthly expenses, etc.
Also have smaller sections for "FARMGIRL SWAPS", "PLAN AHEAD" for months/years ahead, "ATCs SWAPS" (in another group outside of Farmgirl; and a few frequently used addresses.
The binder cover itself has little pockets on the insides where you can slip this and that. So, that's it right now and I love it! It's personal, has what I need/want and not a bunch of things I won't use.
Thanks for letting me share!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Jan 07 2012 5:31:46 PM |
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Carrie W
Farmgirl Legend/Chapter Guru
437 Posts
Saratoga Springs
New York
USA
437 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 08:32:58 AM
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CJ--
I love it! I have an old small three ring. Maybe I'll try that, too! I have so much trouble finding a calendar/date book that is "just right"...making my own would solve that!
xoCArrie
www.apronsoftheadirondacks.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood #147
2009 Farmgirl of the Year
Tis better to weep at joy than to joy at weeping--Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing |
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 4:24:37 PM
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Here are photos of mine. I don't have as many as Mom but I also don't have all the fancy that she has on the inside. Which gives me ideas for making the inside more pretty!
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Robin
Farmgirl Sister #1301
Farming in the Sonoran Desert? Hmmm?!
my mama's (ceejay48) craftiness ~ www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
my daddy's craftiness ~ www.aspenforge.com |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2012 : 6:40:17 PM
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hey Robin & CeeJay
You two are awesomely talented!
Luv your Binders....
I wish I were more "paper crafty'... but alas, I will stick to being good at
what I am good at... procrastinating! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
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birdie71
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Robin
Glendale
Arizona
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 6:03:42 PM
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So my divider pages are done. However I actually ended up using some of the pages from MJF calendars from previous years...pages that really stood out to me as me. I just love my calendar!
Robin
Farmgirl Sister #1301
Farming in the Sonoran Desert? Hmmm?!
my mama's (ceejay48) craftiness ~ www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
my daddy's craftiness ~ www.aspenforge.com |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13647 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13647 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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Nana Shirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Shirley
Kit Carson
Colorado
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 10:01:04 AM
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Great ideas girls!! I will have to get busy...I too, need a little more "note" space...I keep track of my parents medical stuff as well as mine n hubby...and ya know ya sometimes need a ref. when at the dr...thanks for sharing! I must get busy with mine! Blessings! Nana Shirl
You can't get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Our very own 2012 "Farmgirl Calendars" |
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Our very own 2012 "Farmgirl Calendars"
