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*Farmgirl Swap:  Altered Christmas Altoid Tin Swap PICTURES!!!  |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 5:40:26 PM
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YAY! The day is finally here!!! PARTNER TIME!!!
Girls - I just emailed all of you with your partner's contact information, so please check your email inbox to make sure you have received it. Please contact me if you have not received my email, and we'll try again right away! :)
So... Ya ready? Here goes! Here are your partners:
Lesley aka erowease & Marcy aka Marcy
Linda aka hummingbirdjoy & Portia aka ptroupe
MJ (Mary Jane) aka Madelena & Becky aka becky 2002
Nancy aka annielaurel & Madeline aka fille de ferme
Denise aka DeeDee & Me! Nini aka Ninibini
Please remember:
- Tins should be mailed out to your partner by November 26th.
- If anything happens and you cannot mail them out in time, or for some reason you cannot meet your commitment, please contact me right away! No worries - I'm easy! Things happen - I understand! I just want to be sure everyone's covered, that's all!
- I'm here if you need me. Please contact me with any questions or concerns, okay? :)
Thanks so much! Have fun!!! Can't wait to see all of our creations!
Nini
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Okay girls - Now it's time for our Altered Christmas Altoid tin swap! Won't you join the fun?
We just started posting pics on our Altered Autumn Altoid Tin Swap strain, so please check them out! You can also do a quick online search under "altered Altoid tin," and you'll fined oodles of inspiration!!!
Basically, you take an empty Altoid tin, and alter it inside and out using your favorite papers, paints, fabrics and embellishments. The outside should be intriguing - kind of like a book cover, it should be something that makes you just want to pry the tin open to see what's inside. Inside you might do a scene or saying on the lid, and some sort of mini 3D panorama in the "mint" part using pop-dots and cut-outs, perhaps, or any other little trinkets and images of choice... Cover the sides, too, maybe with ribbon or gimp or paint or glitter or something else fancy. And then finish off the back with something special - just be sure to include your Farmgirl name, your real name, where you live, the date and the swap name! You can get as creative with this as you want - there are no rules, really. Just have fun with it - let your creative juices flow! (Hint: If you want to flatten the raised area on your recycled Altoid tin, my hubby found the best way to do so was to rub it down with a wide flat metal chisel. This provided the added bonus of roughing up the lid in preparation for glue, paint or whatever else you might be using!)
Again, the theme this time around is Christmas - the possibilities are endless!
So... are you in? I really, really hope so!!!
- Sign ups will end November 5th.
- When signing up, please email me with your contact information so I have it ready to go.
- Please understand you CANNOT sign up for another Farmgirl. All Farmgirls MUST sign up for themselves and email me personally.
- Partners will be assigned by November 7th. I'll post the partners list here, and email you directly with your partner's contact information.
- Altered tins are to be mailed out by November 26th, so they will arrive in plenty of time to enjoy throughout the holiday season. That means if you get started on your tin now, you'll have over a whole month to finish your project and get it out to your partner in time! Let your Christmas spirit flow!
- REALLY, REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT: If for ANY reason something happens and you cannot fulfill your commitment, PLEASE just contact me so I can cover your partner, okay? I'm easy - nothing to fear! We all understand things happen, don't worry. But we also really don't want anyone hanging in the balance, so just email me as soon as you realize there's a problem and I'll take care of it. It's just the right Farmgirl thing to do!
- PLEASE NOTE: If you are open to swapping with other farmgirls who live outside of the U.S. please be sure to indicate so in your sign-up post. It's CHRISTMAS - I would love for all of our farmgirl sisters to join the fun!!!
Okay - so that's it!!! I can't wait to get started! Hope you're ready to go, too! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! That's what I'm here for!
Happy crafting!
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Edited by - Ninibini on Dec 06 2012 11:11:48 AM |
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 7:08:22 PM
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Had fun with the last one, count me in again! Just need to find someone to eat the altoids!
Lesley
#2950
"I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2012 : 8:14:13 PM
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Yay! I'm so glad you'll be joining this round, too, Lesley!!! :)
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 02:30:22 AM
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IMPORTANT Nini :) I sent you an email.
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 03:54:01 AM
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HI.. I would like to do this.. Haven't done one before and it will really be fun. I'm excited to get started!!
MJ "Madelena"
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2012 : 05:21:21 AM
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Good morning, girls! I did recieve your email, Maddie, and sent one right back - thank you! MJ - I'm so glad you'll be joining us, too! I think it's going to be a lot of fun, don't you? :) I am already planning my tin - I just can't wait!!! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 10:06:14 AM
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Lesley - and everyone else... I actually have extra tins here that I've been saving for these swaps... if you need one, please let me know - I'll be happy to mail one out to you!!!
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Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Dansk Girl
Farmgirl at Heart
2 Posts
Deb
Elk Horn
IA
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2012 : 6:33:15 PM
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 9:01:50 PM
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Hi Deb! Yes! This IS a fun thing to do! Please remember to email me if you're signing up for the swap, okay? Hope you'll be joining us! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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hummingbirdjoy
True Blue Farmgirl
1217 Posts
Linda
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 10:40:34 AM
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I'm in for this one too Nini! Thanks.
What I make with my
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 11:51:10 AM
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Great! YAY! SO happy you'll be joining us for this one, too, Linda! <And really glad your fingers didn't get glued together! ;) LOL!> Got your email - you're on the list! 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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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 04:51:31 AM
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I'm in for this one. I so enjoyed the last one. So much creativity.
Hugs,
Nancy
Make everyday a celebration of the heart. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 08:55:57 AM
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Wonderful, Nancy! I'm so happy you'll be joining us again! I'm so glad you enjoyed our last one - me too! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2701 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 09:40:41 AM
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Nini,
Please sign me up for this. This sounds like so much fun!
Thank you for putting this together for us.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 2:08:09 PM
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Sure, Marcy! That's so great! Glad to have you on board!!!
No thanks necessary - it's a pleasure! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 05:41:42 AM
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Count me in, please!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 11:06:55 AM
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Sure thing, Portia! GREAT! I'm so glad you'll be with us for this one, too! YAY! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2012 : 12:46:02 PM
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Thanks, Nini. I am excited, too.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 7:07:46 PM
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Bump! :)
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2012 : 04:36:08 AM
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Got my Tin and am ready to create... Now, comes the FUN PART !!!!!
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2012 : 12:38:46 PM
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Hi Nini :) Sent you an email. Please sign me up ;)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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becky 2002
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Becky
Williamsport
Ohio
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Posted - Nov 02 2012 : 05:33:59 AM
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Count me in.
Becky |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 06:21:34 AM
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Hi Girls!
I'm so excited! Today is the last day for sign-ups and then we can get going!!!
VERY IMPORTANT: If you have not yet send me your contact information, please do so, even if you have been in a past or recent swap, okay? Just want to be sure I have everything ready and current in order to get you all the information you'll need right away! I am pretty sure I've received information from everyone except Deb aka DanskGgirl. Deb - I'm not sure from your post whether you wanted to sign up for the swap? If you're still with us, and would like to join, please email me by 9:00 tonight with your information!
Thanks so much! I'll be in touch soon!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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DeeDee
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Denise
Wyoming
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Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 12:56:34 PM
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I would like to be included in your Christmas tin swap
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.” |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2012 : 5:39:38 PM
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Great to have you join us, Denise! I got your email, too - thank you!
Soon girls... soon! :)
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2012 : 09:49:26 AM
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I just sent my partner an email. Lesley, I can't wait to hear from you, I have your package all ready to go.
Lesley, sent your package out, it should be there in a few days, I so hope that you like your goodies.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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*Farmgirl Swap: Altered Christmas Altoid Tin Swap PICTURES!!! |
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Altered Christmas Altoid Tin Swap PICTURES!!!
