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*Farmgirl Swap: Altered File Folder Pocket -MAIL OUT PASSED! |
Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2016 : 09:23:40 AM
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Hello Farmgirl Sisters,
******************************************************************** I'M POSTING PARTNERS TODAY AS I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN TOMORROW!
PARTNERS ARE:
MRS MARSHALL SENDING TO LADYBEK9756 LADYBEK9756 SENDING TO NANCY GARTENMAN NANCY GARTENMAN SENDING TO LADY IN RED LADY IN RED SENDING TO YELLOW ROSE YELLOW ROSE SENDING TO DREAMER42 DREAMER42 SENDING TO MRS MARSHALL
I BELIEVE I GOT EVERYONE, LET ME KNOW IF I MISSED ANYONE! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PARTNER FOR THEIR HOME ADDRESS AND HAPPY SWAPPING! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT EVERYONE CREATED! PLEASE POST PICTURES!
MAIL OUT IS BY OCTOBER 31ST!
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This will be my first swap to host... I hope I do it right! I was wondering if anyone would be interested in participating in exchanging an altered file folder pocket!?
I have attached a few pictures of ones I created recently... I have fallen in love with them! The first few pictures are of a file folder pocket I created for a friend, you will see it was my first attempt to coffee stain paper, I used a lace ribbon and a paper punch to semi enclose the sides to create the pocket effect. I also decorated the front and used a light layer of modge podge to cover the vintage French book page to help keep it in tact, as old papers tend to be brittle. I then placed a few goodies inside the pocket which consisted of stationery items, and few other small and flat goodies, some purchased, some hand made, tied twine around it to help keep the inserted goodies in the pocket during shipment. I also included a handwritten letter sealed with wax to go with the nostalgic theme I tried to create.
I've also attached a few pictures of a couple others I have made that are currently sitting on my desk looking pretty and waiting for their purposes in life! I've thought about using these file folder pockets as a sort of keepsake holder for different items, special cards, letters, family history, travel memories, children's art pieces. Just a few ideas! I will leave theme and décor to your discretion, just create something you would love to receive and please include 2-3 small items inside the pocket, everyone loves a little surprise!
If anyone is interested, sign ups will be until October 14th, with partners posting October 15th. Mail out by October 30th. To sign up, please leave a message on this thread.
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
Edited by - Dreamer42 on Oct 31 2016 09:09:07 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2016 : 10:02:58 AM
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April your work is beautiful. This swap interests me. I have yellow school folders would it be possible to sub them for the file folders if so I am in.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2016 : 10:11:29 AM
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Thank you, Sara - and of course, I don't see why school folders wouldn't work, too, I never thought of that! Thanks for your interest, I'll put you down. Have a wonderful rest of the week and have fun creating!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
Edited by - Dreamer42 on Sep 28 2016 10:13:31 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7115 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2016 : 10:16:15 AM
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Thanks April - I am definitely in.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2016 : 11:08:39 AM
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Hi April..I'm in, this sounds like fun!!!
Hugs, Peggy
Farmgirl #1326 Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13666 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13666 Posts |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2016 : 11:11:23 AM
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This is right up my alley! Please add me in. :)
Sarah Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2016 : 1:36:40 PM
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Thank you, CJ, I appreciate that - I hope you're doing well!
Sarah, I appreciate your interest and am happy this is right up your alley! Mine, too! :-)
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Sep 29 2016 : 4:49:33 PM
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Your altered folder pockets are beautiful; I am just too busy this year to participate. Great idea for a swap.
Farmgirl hugs, Farmgirl #1919 Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 Linda O Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2016 : 10:51:27 AM
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Would love to join this Swap, but unfortunately at this time I'm unable to. Hope you will do another one in the future.
Farm Girl Hugs, Brenda #6218
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2016 : 3:42:00 PM
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April, very nice swap. Your folders are lovely! I won't be joining but I will be watching. Have fun ladies.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing, Darlene Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2016 : 07:53:48 AM
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Thank you, ladies, for the compliments, I appreciate them! I only posted my creations because I haven't been able to find any others on line yet to provide as examples... I'm thinking there should be some on line somewherrrrre, I will have to search and see! Nancy, thank you for joining! I have mine nearly done as well, just working on the goodies to fill it now! A wonderful sunday to you all!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2016 : 09:20:53 AM
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April sign me up for this swap. I think this is a very unique idea and I came across this same thing in one of the craft books the previous owner of my new house left behind. Becky
May the stars carry your sadness away. May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, and may hope forever wipe away your tears. |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2016 : 09:53:10 AM
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Thank you, Becky, glad you're joining us! I would ** love ** to see one of the examples you found in that craft book that was left behind just for you if you're able to take a picture or scan and email or attache a picture here on this thread - if not, no worries. I've not had much luck finding any others on line yet and I've been searching! I love to find other inspirations! I've found some memory file folders, but not pockets... although, I think I may be trying a memory file folder next! Have a beautiful day!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7115 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2016 : 10:20:28 AM
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Nancy you inspire me to keep at it. I ditched the yellow school folder because I couldn't come up with a color scheme I liked. Found a vanilla file folder hiding under some old magazines. Working with the softer color I came up with a theme and colors so I'm working on it today. I'm using multi-mediums which I like to do - fabric - paper - ribbon and of course buttons. Hope to have it finished by the time I know who my partner is. Have a few things gathered up for filling the folder but I need a couple of more things.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2016 : 5:53:53 PM
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Hi Nancy, I just finished my folder as well, all stuffed and ready to go! Just waiting on my partners name. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! And, Sara, I'm sure yours will turn out amazing... any art created from the heart is beautiful!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2016 : 5:16:58 PM
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Hi Sarah Hall,
I received your email forwarded from Brian Ogle, funny how technology works and/or doesn't!! Thank you for your address, I will have your folder in the mail to you tomorrow. I hope you find it worthy!! ~ April
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2016 : 5:19:51 PM
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Hello Farmgirls,
Please note: Each person is SENDING TO -and- RECEIVING FROM someone else!! I didn't partner up the traditional way. Just wanted to clarify!! Sorry for any confusion. Hope everyone has fun!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7115 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7115 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 11:01:06 AM
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April, I mailed your pkg this morning. Should be to you in 2-3 days.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 2:39:16 PM
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Thank you, Sara! I so look forward to receiving it!! (( HUGS ))
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 2:40:27 PM
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Sarah Hall, I mailed your altered folder pocket to you today! ~ April
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2016 : 2:36:26 PM
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April, I got my package and adore it!! Thank you so much! I posted a bunch of photos of everything on here, or so I thought, but I don't see them. Is it something on my end or did I somehow not post what I thought I did? Let me know. lol if they are not here, I will repost.
Sarah Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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