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*Farmgirl Swap:  ***Thanksgiving crafted Fan Swap*PARTNERS POSTED  |
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 12:23:20 PM
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I keep trying to post a picture of the beautiful fan that
Malena aka desperadosdream sent me. It is gorgeous! I love and
will cherish it for many Thanksgivings to come. Thank you
Malena. I will not give up until I can post a picture.
Time to call upon my high tech 8year old grandaughter. LOL!
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 12:32:14 PM
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 12:40:09 PM
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Yay! I did it!!!!! I just forgot to add the text. LOL!
Isn't this fan gorgeous? I love it. What is really cool, is that
Malena crocheted the white trim you see at the top and bottom. Also she crocheted the ribbon on the back to hold it all together.
Beautiful job Malena! I hope you like yours, I am still trying to hook
the ribbon on the back side. Hopefully it will be in Monday's mail.
I will e-mail you when I mail out.
Blessings and Hugs and many many thank you's for my lovely fan.
Buzzn Bee
I will try to post another pic of the backside.
Yay! Now how do I get the stamped date off the pic? Where is that grandchild when you need her? LOL! |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 3:03:15 PM
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Way to go buzznbee :) You did it !!! Doesn't it feel GREAT to be able to post pictures ? ;)
Malena what a beautiful fan !
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desperadosdream
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Malena
Versailles
Indiana
USA
197 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 4:43:15 PM
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Thank you, thank you...I am so glad you liked it. It was the third one I tried before I got it right lol Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Malena |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 09:57:24 AM
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Malena - that's awesome! Great job! Lucky you, Deb!
Beth - 'Just shot you an email - need a little help with something! Thank you!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 11:33:20 AM
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Malena, your fan is beautiful! And such a creative idea to crochet!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 12:35:44 PM
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LOL! Beth - you can ignore that first email... A second is on the way! Phew! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2012 : 1:22:49 PM
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My fans are in the works...I fell while visiting my grandbabies and it has really stove me up!! Old Arthur in the joints doesn't like it when we shake him up. I will have mine out the week of the 12th for sure. Don't like much having them done...Smiles, Beth
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KatyDid
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Kate
Warwick
RI
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 06:11:32 AM
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Hi Beth, don't worry about it! No rush - recovery is your first priority :) I will be putting the finishing touches on mine tonight and with any luck (if everything sticks and dries okay!), I'll be mailing mine out to you this weekend or Monday at the latest. I hope you feel better soon!
Farmgirl Sister #4527
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 9:45:28 PM
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hi Beth,
You need to be careful of those joints. they will really yell at you later.
I have to put on my ribbon which I am trying to figure how I want to do it and I think I will be done.
Take care ok.
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
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alissa
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
alissa
mcalester
Oklahoma
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 06:34:58 AM
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Hi Maddie, I sent your fan out friday. this has been a fun swap. alissa
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Originally posted by fille de ferme
Hi Alissa :) Glad you received it safe & sound. Looking forward to your fan ;)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART...
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 2:56:17 PM
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Hi Alissa :) I will keep an eye for it & let you know when it gets here ;)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 4:54:01 PM
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thanks for all the kind wishes, girls....makes me angry at myself when I do these thiings...Oh well...smiles, beth
You can never be to kind! |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 2:05:41 PM
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Hello All :) I received the most luscious fan today from Alissa. It is so lovely the pictures do not capture the beauty of it, she used crushed velvet & boy does it sparkle & she made me the most charming needle book :) THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH ! Alissa  .jpg)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 9:51:58 PM
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Wow that is pretty. did she connect the blades on the sides or just the ribbon on the bottom.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2012 : 02:01:22 AM
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Hi Darlene :) Actually with the weight & thickness, there is no need to attach ribbon, so she has it attached by a lovely rhinestone bobble ;) It is so pretty, I will cherish it !!!! I use fans all the time so this one is just perfect for my winter use :)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2012 : 1:42:13 PM
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Well it is a lovely fan and I am sure you will enjoy it.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
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alissa
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
alissa
mcalester
Oklahoma
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2012 : 10:34:48 AM
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Hi Maddie, glad you liked the fan, I used an old prom dress that was given to me. I used some old broken jewerly to hold it together. this was a really fun swap.
alissa
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Originally posted by fille de ferme
Hello All :) I received the most luscious fan today from Alissa. It is so lovely the pictures do not capture the beauty of it, she used crushed velvet & boy does it sparkle & she made me the most charming needle book :) THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH ! Alissa
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART...
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2012 : 11:11:30 AM
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It sure is pretty! I like the needle book too.
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6722 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6722 Posts |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 06:36:17 AM
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Dear Kate, I received my beautiful fan! What a treasure!! Please post a photo if you can...I don't have the equipment to do so...I love it and appreciate it so. I mailed yours out today and hope you enjoy yours. Thanks for being a wonderful swap partner and an understanding one also. Smiles
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KatyDid
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Kate
Warwick
RI
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 08:16:35 AM
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Hi Beth, I regret to say that I did not take a picture of the fan before I packaged it up - I was in a bit of a hurry to leave the house! But I will describe it for you ladies - I used a darker red card stock on both sides, stamped the blades with a gold wheat design and embossed each one. The "handles" (or lower part of each blade) I made out of our wedding invitation stock - a shimmery chocolate/copper color. There were 14 blades in this fan because I saw many museum photos of brise fans with this number of blades, and I wanted to give the full "fan" effect :) To tip the blades with something fun, I also stamped and embossed a gold "bubble" type design at the top of each blade. I found pheasant feathers at my local craft store and glued 3 of those to the back of each blade, so they decorate the top of the fan and give it some flirting potential! Also, when the sun hits them you can see their iridescence, which I thought was very cool. I was disappointed to find that my fan was a bit floppy and I wanted to be able to actually fan it out and use it. So this is the least decorative part of the fan (and they could probably be painted to match the fan color), but I also glued popsicle sticks to the back of each blade to reinforce them. Lastly I held them all together with a dark brown grosgrain ribbon at the back, and a burgundy tassel at the bottom. Overall I was very pleased with the effect! It ended up being a tad thick with the popsicle sticks added, but I like that it is functional - maybe for a costume party, Beth, if you end up attending one! - and it would look great displayed in a shadowbox too. I'm looking forward to receiving yours, Beth!!!
Farmgirl Sister #4527
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7714 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7714 Posts |
Posted - Nov 14 2012 : 9:42:16 PM
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Oh that fan sounds so pretty! You sure put a lot of work into it Kate. Nice job!
I wanted to get my fan out to Nini and forgot to take a picture of it. I usually take pictures of everything but haven't been using my camera lately and forgot...
fooy...
oh well next time.
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2012 : 01:44:45 AM
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OH! I agree with Darlene :) Sounds gorgeous!!!
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