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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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 Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 4:54:21 PM
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Here in the South, a long time ago, the funeral homes would give out old timey fans for folks to use. There were no air conditioners in the churches back then and folks, it gets hot!! down here..and sometimes it wasn't even the sermons!
The handle was a piece of wood that looked just like a paint stirrer, which you can get for free at a paint store..
Sisters would fan away during the whole time and it would stir up a good bit of air!!
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So, I thought we might like to make one!! An Autumn Themed Fan!
First of all, you will need a piece of sturdy cardboard, like the side of a cereal box or heavy cardstock. You will cover the front with an autumnal colored paper or even a piece of fabric with autumn colors would work.
Second, after covering the front of the fan, you could use trim to such as lace or eyelet to go around the edge. Even a doily would be a nice background for our fan.
Third, You can add either silk flowers or leaves of fall, or paper embellishments to decorate the front. Just please no regular stickers.
Fourth, you can paint the handle or leave it unpainted Attach it to the back of the fan with a good sturdy glue. Aileen's is a great brand of glue and can be found at Wal-Mart and craft stores.
Fifth, sign you name, add a date, and a note on the back of the fan.
These should mail out in a bubble wrapped large envelope and do fine.
The sign up will end August 7th
Mail out will be September 10th
Please do your best! You can google and find "old funeral home fans" to see the shape. The shape is easy to cut. An old fan would be approx. 8 inches long (the paper part of the fan) and 6 inches wide. then the handle would be added.
Sound like fun? Well, sign me up!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
Edited by - Beth Jones on Jul 31 2017 5:55:05 PM |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 4:55:05 PM
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I'm in!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 5:10:40 PM
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Ok Beth you had me at "old timey funeral home fans". I remember them from 1940s and 50s and boy the churches did get hot in our Texas heat.
I usually don't join in on swaps but too many memories with this one to let it get pass me and besides I cut and paste pretty good.
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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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 9:39:57 PM
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Please sign me up Beth, I would love to make one.
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darlene
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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Rosarian86
Farmgirl in Training
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Charity
Sequim
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2017 : 10:23:22 PM
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Sounds like fun!
~chat later~
Charity V.
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jun 28 2017 : 07:50:10 AM
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I love to make these. Have even made and used them as horn books, when doing a pioneer unit with school kids. Please sign me up.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Jun 28 2017 : 10:58:02 AM
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Great! and happy you have joined in!!! Sara, it does get hot in Texas..My youngest son teaches outside of Dallas. He does Opera and teaches music there! Whew!!
Darlene, good to see you join up....Deborah good to see you again, it's been a while!, and Charity, welcome to you!!!
Yes, Marilyn, they do look like horn books! We did those sometimes during Thanksgiving or when we did a unit on Early America.
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Ladybek9756
True Blue Farmgirl
882 Posts
Rebecca
Linneus
Maine
USA
882 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 04:21:40 AM
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Beth, I would like to sign up also.
Becky
Friends, like heirlooms, are a special treasure
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buzzn bee
True Blue Farmgirl
1061 Posts
Deborah
Muncie
Indiana
USA
1061 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 04:30:01 AM
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Beth, Well sign me up! LOL!
Lots of Farmsister Hugs!
Deborah Horn
Buzzn Bee |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 10:37:26 AM
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Is there a You tube video on these?
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 12:49:06 PM
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Hi Darlene, I do not know about that. It is something that came to mind (the decorating part) When you look for "old time funeral home fan" on google or your search engine, you should see what the shape looks like. I gave the dimensions up at the top for the top of the fan. Hope this helps
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 12:51:04 PM
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Welcome in:
Buzzn
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Becky!
Have fun!! Really can't wait until fall!! Smiles!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 12:53:06 PM
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I got some handles, they are the large Popsicle sticks at 6 inches long, I saw some beauties on Pinterest but no directions. I will check You tube as well.
Thank you. It will be a surprise to us all and fun too
Thanks for hosting it.
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 1:00:36 PM
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Please sign me up. This will be fun!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
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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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 6:09:33 PM
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What I do to make the paper part, Darlene, is to fold a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper longwise and make a fold. Then I trace or draw on to the paper on one side the shape of what I want the fan to be. Then I cut out both sides at once and once cut open it up and you have the shape of the paper part of the fan. Sort of like cutting paperdolls, just one piece, though! Hope this helps
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2017 : 7:23:12 PM
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Kind of like you would make a heart. thanks Beth, I will try that.
hugs
Trust in your faith, not your emotions, when it comes to making life’s decisions.
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
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2017 : 01:54:22 AM
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Please add me. This sounds like a lot of fun.
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2017 : 05:13:50 AM
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Welcome in, Nancy!! Have fun crafting!!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1036 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1036 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2017 : 4:03:24 PM
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Originally posted by dmeyer
Do we make just one or one for each person that signs up.
That is an excellent question!
TW
The fun begins where the pavement ends! |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2017 : 9:07:11 PM
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Deborah and Nancy, I believe you make one pretty fan. That is the way it sounds to me. Beth talks about making one autumn themed fan...and the fact that you need a piece of cardboard to cut your shape from. Hope this helps and is correct.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7114 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2017 : 04:49:47 AM
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Marilyn I understand it to be one fan too.
I used the cardboard back of spiral notebook for my fan. Sturdy and easy to cut.
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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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2017 : 07:46:57 AM
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Thanks Sara. That's what it sounds like to me.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2017 : 6:29:00 PM
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Yes, It is just one fan for one partner! With postage so high, we'll be a little conservative! SmilES.
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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Catherine L
True Blue Farmgirl
408 Posts
Cathy
Newton
Texas
USA
408 Posts |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
3196 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2017 : 07:59:29 AM
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Great, Catherine!~ Look forward to having you!!
You can never be too kind!
FOTM June, 2014..I have been so blessed! |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2017 : 5:27:59 PM
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It is not August 7, yet, but you posted partners? Did I miss something?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
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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