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*Farmgirl Swap:  2018 Stuff a Stocking - PARTNERS POSTED  |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 05 2018 : 11:50:16 AM
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I Emailed Connie!!! So Excited!!!
It is Always fun to stuff a Special Stocking for A Special Farmgirl!!!
Love and Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2018 : 12:33:26 PM
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I emailed you Debbie!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2018 : 1:02:35 PM
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I have emailed Vanessa
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2018 : 6:07:00 PM
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Argh, my internet service is wonky (wonky donkey, hee haw) but I've re sent my address.
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year. NPR Reader's Almanac |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2018 : 12:02:12 PM
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Debbie,
Did you receive my email?
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 12:51:51 PM
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Kelly, I have your address already so we are set.
Lenora , I sent you my address . I did get confused that we were partners and realize now that the round robin system indicates that I send to Kelly instead. Sorry for the confusion!!!!!!!
Farmgirls, why is it that I ALWAYS trip up on the round robin partner system?? I sent Lenora 3 emails trying to untangle my message!! Poor thing, ,she deserves an extra treat from Santa!!LOL!!! But I now have it straight who sends what to whom! Oy, getting old has it's challenges!! LOL!!!
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 1:11:49 PM
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I am just now getting back to my computer after some Nana duty! Did everyone get this straight as far as shipping and partners??
7) Connie aka Killarny TO Joyce aka GinghamGirl
8) Joyce aka GinghamGirl TO Marie aka Churunga
I will ask on my next swap to designate if you are willing to ship to Canada. Sadly, I too have trouble with the expense of shipping to Canada. I am sorry Canada Farmgirls for this inconvenience. Any ideas on how to remedy this situation when it comes to the expense of mailing swaps to Canada???????
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 1:37:04 PM
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Yeah, Joyce and I communicated.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5366 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5366 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 2:51:07 PM
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Debbie, Yes we are good to go!! I am working on my stocking to Joyce!
Connie #3392
Imagine....#3392 |
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 3:07:26 PM
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Wonderful!
quote:
Originally posted by Killarney
Debbie, Yes we are good to go!! I am working on my stocking to Joyce!
Connie #3392
Imagine....#3392
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2018 : 3:07:56 PM
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Wonderful!
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Originally posted by churunga
Yeah, Joyce and I communicated.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice.
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2018 : 06:52:48 AM
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I have shipped to Canada on several occasions. Here is what I have done to keep it affordable. Keep in mind that for a price around $10.00. the package needs to be able to go First Class International. That means you have to keep the weight down to UNDER 4 pounds. The PACKAGE MUST BE FLAT. I have found that a padded envelope, size 6" x 9.25" will work as long as you keep the weight limit. Many simple handmade items will fit, tea bags, lovely cards, and other light and simple items. Dont try and send candy or any liquids. If your items need a box, then the cost goes up considerably. The same applies from Canada to US and I have always received lovely swaps coming to me. Just think light, small and simple. For this swap, I would maybe make a cute small stocking ornament and put some flat little items in it. Then use the rest of the space for other light flat items. If you put your Farmgirl thinking cap on, you will come up with a lovely and fun way to manage within the cost and size limit. Just remember that the less it weighs, the more reasonable the final cost. And don't exceed the size limit of your envelope as that registers a higher cost. It is challenging but also fun and very easy.
One more tip. Your package will require the Customs form. You will find those forms in the USPS where they keep lots of other forms that one fills out for special requests. Complete your custom form before you get in line for help. If it isn't done already, the agent will send you back to fill it out first. If the line is long, you end up back at the end with another long wait.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
Edited by - Red Tractor Girl on Nov 08 2018 10:21:02 AM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2018 : 08:29:17 AM
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How about the flat rate boxes? Will those work to Canada?
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2018 : 10:18:29 AM
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Marie, I don't think the pricing on US flat rate boxes applies to International shipping rates. Go to the USPS site and look up under International shipping and it will give you all of the flat rates available. If my memory is correct, it is way more expensive. International First Class rate will be your best bet to keep your price down to around $10-12 dollars.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2018 : 10:42:11 AM
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Flat rate boxes are much more expensive to send to Canada. You can now do a customs form online at USPS, print out the required number of forms and take with you to the post office. If you do the click and ship you can even pay for it online and just drop off at you post office. The last time I mailed to Canada, my box weighed 3.9 lbs. and it was about $27.00. It is fun to get creative to halo keep the cost down.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2018 : 1:40:41 PM
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Julie, it has also been my experience that anything in a box will cost way more than in a small padded envelope, referred to as a flat. I agree that the USPS site is wonderfully helpful; too. I personally use their Click and Ship ioption with US flat rate boxes. It makes it so easy.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5366 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5366 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2018 : 2:58:10 PM
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I have mailed to Canada several times. Winnie and Julie, your are correct! the flat rate boxes are more than double to Canada. It just takes a little creativity to pack an envelope or box, we are farmgirls, we can figure it out!
I miss Judy Zobell- Country Treasure, SK Canada. We exchanged a lot of cards and packages too. Peggy Ann and I think she moved to Australia to be closer to her kids.
Connie #3392
Imagine.... |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2018 : 6:22:13 PM
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Frankly, I do not really mind the cost; however, I will keep this all in mind.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2018 : 11:27:24 PM
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I am so happy all of this is working out for everyone! I have been working on my stocking for Lenora and have her name embroidered on it! I am using a stocking pattern from my Grandmother. She has been gone for over 20 years and I am privileged to have so many of her patterns and quilting patterns!
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2018 : 08:40:41 AM
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I am struggling with the pattern for the knitted stocking I am making. It seems as if no store around here has the needles I need. I will have to order them online I guess.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2018 : 09:46:54 AM
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My sister knits and has all kinds of needles! That is one thing I have not learned. I learned this year to crochet watching a youtube video, mind you I don't know but a couple of stitches; but I was able to crochet a blanket for my preemie granddaughter!!
Hope you find the needles you are looking for!! Yall be sure and post pics of your stockings!! I love seeing all the creativity!!
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Originally posted by churunga
I am struggling with the pattern for the knitted stocking I am making. It seems as if no store around here has the needles I need. I will have to order them online I guess.
Marie, Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice.
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2018 : 12:18:36 PM
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Marie...don't let that stress you out! It won't make the project fun for you! And having started this Swap years ago...it is suppose to be ALL ABOUT THE FUN!
Just go purchase a Store Bought Stocking and Glam it up a little bit with Christmas Stuff around your house. Don't waist your time on ordering knitting needles
etc. because those are the things that cause one to get their Swap in late or they give up completely and don't even do it and send one. Then the only thing
you end up making is excuses and apologies. KEEP IT SIMPLE AND FUN GIRLS! NOT EVERYTHING has to be HOME-MADE at this most hectic time of The Year!!!!
Hope this helps Everyone!!!
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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OneRedZinnia
True Blue Farmgirl
529 Posts
Debbie
Goodrich
Texas
USA
529 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2018 : 1:28:40 PM
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So true Peggy!! I agree! This is suppose to be FUN and simple!!! I was already in the mode of making stocking for our Faith ministry for the military guys and gals so I had the stuff to make a stocking!! Looking forward to stuffing it! Thanksgiving and Christmas!! A couple of my favorite times of the year!
~ Deb aka OneRedZinnia ~
Farmgirl Sister #5585
June 2018 Farmgirl of the Month
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 |
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DesignsByJennMiller
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jennifer
marlin
Washington
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2018 : 3:14:42 PM
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I will hand decorate my stocking, but my partner does NOT want me to make the actual stocking!!! LOL The powers that be did not see fit to give me talent at sewing. I can't wait to shop for my giftee this weekend. :)
Jenn M.
FarmGirl Sisterhood #6804
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByJennMiller |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2018 : 1:03:48 PM
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Connie...I mailed out your Stocking today. Coming UPS the day after Thanksgiving (next Friday).
Hope You Love It!! I showed it off and people loved it!! Tee-Hee!
Love and Big Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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*Farmgirl Swap: 2018 Stuff a Stocking - PARTNERS POSTED |
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2018 Stuff a Stocking - PARTNERS POSTED
