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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 30 2020 : 3:37:29 PM
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Cute flamingo!
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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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2020 : 06:06:08 AM
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Patsy and Jill, live the flamingos!!! I painted a couple but kept mine. Those are so cool!! AND tropical!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2020 : 06:11:09 AM
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Dianna, how is your arm? How is your pain?
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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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2020 : 06:14:50 AM
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Ohhh, had my emergency surgery yesterday Marilyn. Crushed. He had to put a plate and screws in. Bad last night but doing good this morning!! Pain level tolerable, a 5-6. No meds. They tear me up!! Rhank you for asking honey! This too shall pass, right? ;)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2020 : 5:05:55 PM
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Amy, I am mailing your ATC tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding about being late.
Take care,
Joan P.
Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Phillippians 4:13 |
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2020 : 5:08:03 PM
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Diana, I am so sorry to hear about your arm! I am sending prayers your way and wishes for a speedy recovery. Please take care of yourself.
Joan P.
Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Phillippians 4:13 |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2020 : 8:01:45 PM
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You are sweet Joan! Thank you! I never say no to prayers! God works in wonderful amazing ways!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2020 : 8:58:07 PM
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Flamingos make us think of tropical getaways.
Mine had them as well.
Fun!
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 unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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HunnysHen
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Jami
Texas
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2020 : 05:53:45 AM
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Kelly ,
Our mail has been CRAAAAAZY wacked up.....I sent yours this morning AT THE POST OFFICE ! LOL
Hope ya like and sorry a bit late
Hugs
Jami
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
HunnysHen # 5876 |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2020 : 2:56:46 PM
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Jami
You have spoiled me. I adore each and every item. Plus 3 ATCs that are "oh so cute". Thank you for such a sweet gift. I love your artwork, great job.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2020 : 3:28:37 PM
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Feel better Dianna,
blessings
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 unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2020 : 3:31:27 PM
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Patsy did you get your package yet?
I hope so.
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 unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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Dirtduchess
True Blue Farmgirl
693 Posts
Patsy
Decatur
TX
USA
693 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2020 : 06:11:45 AM
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Darlene,
I have not received your ATC. I check my
mail box every day. Surely it will show up soon.
Patsy
Farmgirl 4678
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2020 : 10:01:11 AM
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Amy, I love all the goodies in your package and your envelope, too! Thank you so much! Hope you have a great weekend!
Joan P.
Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Phillippians 4:13 |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7715 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7715 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2020 : 2:34:28 PM
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Boy that is slow! I hope so soon.
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 unquestionably Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I TRUST IN YOU JESUS
#4943 - March 2013
FGOTM June 2013
FGOTY 2016
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HunnysHen
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Jami
Texas
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2020 : 6:00:05 PM
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Kelly,
so glad ya liked it !
Hugs,
Jami
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
HunnysHen # 5876 |
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HunnysHen
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Jami
Texas
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2020 : 6:27:02 PM
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Dianna,
Texas-size hugs and prayers !!!!! I have a collapsed wrist now and the only remedy is a major surgery that requires a bar/plate under skin from mid palm to 3-4" below wrist on topside of hand/arm. Which means very limited movement and no bending or turning....limited use permanantly.....surgeon said NOT something i want until absolutely necessary due to pain being unbearable. Also about a 7-8mth recovery. Its my left wrist too and I'm left handed !!! sooooooo, guess I'll see just how long I can stand pain, cortisone shots in wrist, and brace.
hope ya heal quickly !
Jami
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
HunnysHen # 5876 |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2020 : 8:31:50 PM
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Jami, I'm sorry for your wrist issues. What caused that? A fall, did you bump something?? That does sound painful! Prayers.yes I will be saying prayers for you. Hugs
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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PinkPolkadotPullet
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Amy
Darlington
Maryland
38 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 05:12:57 AM
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Hello, Joan,
Thanks so much for the lovely, summery ATC!! I'm going to try to post a pic in a moment. How did you make the die cut fish with your address on the back? I love your fabric collage concept and the cute little metal fish making it a mixed media project. I almost thought of trying to do a fabric atc... just need to get some fabrics with smaller sized cute images I can cut out. Yours turned out super cool!
It's neat that we both ended up adding metal embellishments to our ATCs. Great minds think alike!
Thanks again! It's so nice to get beautiful things in the mail. :-)
Take care,
Amy
"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
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PinkPolkadotPullet
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Amy
Darlington
Maryland
38 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 05:13:51 AM
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"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 05:29:53 AM
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Ohhhh, Joan, that is so PRETTY!!!
All you farmgirls are so talented in such diverse wonderful ways! I just love seeing all the tropical art!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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PinkPolkadotPullet
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Amy
Darlington
Maryland
38 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 05:30:42 AM
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By the way, I love everyone's ATCs pictured so far here! All of your mixed media ideas are so pretty and inspiring.
I discovered when I went to attempt the methods you all used that I didn't quite have the skills downsize my ideas, and execute them without mangling things-- to cut small cute flamingos out of felt, or make a 3-D-ish painting of my cat on the kitchen chair with real fabric tablecloth and window curtains in the background, or convert a beautiful photo of a Shenandoah landscape into a 2 x 3 watercolor version, or what have you.
So if anyone has any tips at all for ways to make the manual labor side go better, I'd love to hear them. I have a bag of ATC fails I'd love to convert to ATC successes!
Also, Patsy, how did you get the birds in the sky background white? Did you just paint around them, or cut them out and glue them on, or...? I did two watercolor ATCs similar to yours, one with a white cat on a kitchen chair that I sketched out and painted in, and one of a Shenandoah farm (foreground) and white farmhouse plus rolling blue mountains with blue sky (background), and in both cases I used rubber cement to block out the areas I wanted to keep white, as I had remembered a middle school art teacher teaching us this trick... however, it didn't quite go as planned! (Luckily Joan was super understanding about it taking me a while to get mine done.) The rubber cement tried to sink into my thick watercolor paper a bit, and rubbing it off kind of messed up the texture and the surrounding paint/sketch lines, so I ended up not using those two after all (Sorry about that, Joan-- wish it would have turned out okay and would have loved to have sent you a variety pack of ATCs!).
But I would really love to know how you did it, or how anyone else out there recommends doing it for next time. Thanks so much!
Also, does anyone have a book or website they recommend for ATC inspiration and tricks of the trade?
Muchas gracias! Merci beaucoup!
Take care, everyone!
Amy in Maryland
"To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition." -Samuel Johnson, via Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 05:35:10 AM
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Thank you Jami!! I'm so sorry, believe me!! I broke/fractured it in 3 places and 2 days later they put a titanium T and 8 screws in my wrist. He promised I wouldn't hurt in the future. It's been a week. I go in tomorrow for xrays and stitch removal. Honestly, the pain so far has been tolerable, no medication. I dont think I will set off any machines but maybe the titanium will super charge my wonder woman powers again, lol?
Please do more research. I'm so sorry about your wrist but which pain is better in the long run??
Hugs back from Alabama and thank you for the sweet comforting words!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 06:30:51 AM
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Morning Amy!!!
You are being too hard on yourself girlfriend! There are multiple tutorials on youtube about mixed media, watercolor techniques, fabric/textile art, etc. Also pinterest of course has TONS of ideas, you could go on and on there learning from them......until you get a headache! Lol... tutorials are my go to if I want to learn something new! Incorporate them into your own ideas and wa-la, you create! Try not to be so hard on yourself! Gesso those 'mistakes' of yours and art on sweetie!! Just play and have fun. That's the idea! Fun....creative fun!! You're doing great!!! We are so happy you've joined our little group!! :D
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
Edited by - suny58 on Aug 09 2020 06:31:40 AM |
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TexasGran
True Blue Farmgirl
4919 Posts
Marilyn
Stephenville
Texas
USA
4919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2020 : 3:16:33 PM
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Dianna, when my hubby broke his hip the doc lot in a titanium rod. It was driven into the bone and runs from hip almost to his knee. Then every time we entered the garden center at Wal-Mart or left it set off the alarm. Funny thing Had Has a plate and screws in her head...as far as I'm aware she has never set it off.
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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