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| churunga |
Posted - May 24 2020 : 10:02:09 PM
I have started this new thread to replace the old one which was just too full.
Here is something I'm working on.
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I'm using fabric from the fabric swaps.
Marie
Sister #5142
Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 13 2026 : 2:22:10 PM
Karen, that is a really neat fun fact. I wonder why they chose to keep it a secret.
Heather, I agree! I love using them on many of my cards. So many of them are still unused.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 12 2026 : 12:24:41 PM
That's a fun fact, Karen! I'm surprised they didn't sell the recipe.
Krista - what a great inheritance LOL!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Feb 11 2026 : 8:24:06 PM
Just a little tidbit about Close to my Heart…They were the pioneering company behind photo polymer stamps (we called acrylic stamps)! The “Recipe’ for those stamps has not been sold off. When the company closed they choose to keep the recipe a secret! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 11 2026 : 12:49:44 PM
Karen, I inherited a ton of stamps from my MIL about a year ago and they all say Close to my Heart! I had no clue they were a specific scrapbook company. That is so awesome you got to be a part of the company for 15 years.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Feb 09 2026 : 6:40:18 PM
Thank you! :) I love using ink and paper and making cards!
Krista-can’t wait to see the project all finished!
Heather-I get my stuff from just about any where! lol. I was a Close to my Heart consultant for 15 years…so must of my cardstock is from my time with the company. They closed their doors a few years ago. I have a bit of a shopping addiction….so I shop at local craft stores, Amazon, and at individual/small businesses that are online. Scrapbook. Com has a great collection of Papercrafting supplies and the shipping is very fast. I also do a lot of one day events through different companies. These events have a kit with stamps, dies, embossing folders, etc. Then you just supply the different ink colors and colored cardstocks. You Tube is a great place to find new techniques and ideas!
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 09 2026 : 1:15:53 PM
Nancy, I can't wait to see it!
Karen, your cards are beautiful! You did such a great job.
Heather, the bottom border will be the castle. I think it will look really neat.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Feb 09 2026 : 12:10:52 PM
Thanks, Heather. It was fun to make, but it took me so much longer to finish it. My Granddaughter is such a whizz at crochet! |
| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 09 2026 : 09:25:50 AM
Krista - I didn't realize the boarder was a design as well! Can't wait to see it come together.
Nancy - Can't wait to see your sweater!
Karen - What fun cards! Where do you get your parts and pieces to make your cards?
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Feb 08 2026 : 11:51:54 AM
Beautiful cards Karen! I love the bright colors.
Dawn in IL
“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” — Elizabeth Camden |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Feb 07 2026 : 8:25:09 PM
wow-- very pretty.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24 12/25
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 07 2026 : 7:40:36 PM
Karen, they are beautiful as always:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| katmom |
Posted - Feb 07 2026 : 7:23:21 PM
Oh Karen, your cards are adorable!!!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Feb 07 2026 : 6:53:18 PM
I’ve been spending some time in my craft room as of late. Here are some of the cards that I have been working on. :)
   
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Feb 07 2026 : 6:23:25 PM
Amazing, Krista! I need to post a photo of my butterfly sweater. My 20 yr. old Granddaughter and I each made one in different colors. They are really cute. My took so much longer than I thought it would to complete, and I still need to stitch the sections together! Brooklyn has been wearing hers already! She works so quickly!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 04 2026 : 12:22:28 PM
Nancy, I knew this piece was going to be 5 squares long, but it doesn't seem that long until you start to make it!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Feb 03 2026 : 6:51:03 PM
That's awesome, Krista! Yarn runs are so much fun!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 02 2026 : 1:42:31 PM
I am now over 2 squares long! This is going to be a big piece! I am going to need to make a yarn run.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:33:54 PM
Karen, those cards are absolutely the cutest! Great job on them! All ages will love receiving them!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 26 2026 : 1:30:11 PM
Oh Karen, those are adorable!! You always make such pretty cards. The kids and adults will love them.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Jan 25 2026 : 7:54:22 PM
Thank you, girls! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 25 2026 : 08:53:04 AM
Beautiful Valentine cards Karen! Everyone will love them.
Dawn in IL
“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.” — Elizabeth Camden |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jan 25 2026 : 02:31:44 AM
Karen those are so cute!!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 8:50:40 PM
Those are so pretty Karen. Everyone will love them.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022, August 2025
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Jan 24 2026 : 8:30:58 PM
I spent Friday creating Valentines for my daughter to give her kiddos. She also asked for 10 “adult” cards for her co-workers.  
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 09 2026 : 4:36:31 PM
Thank you Debbie, Heather, and Winnie.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
