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| JeanP |
Posted - Mar 01 2021 : 12:53:31 PM
We had sew much fun with the first SCRAP HAPPY -- let's do it again for spring. Dig into those scrap baskets or drawers of collage papers or ??? and make something adorable for your partner. What you ask? Well, how about a pot holder, a set of scrappy quilt blocks, use your scraps to decoupage a can or jar to hold stuff, book marks, a tiny doll and dress, a mini-quilt, coasters, a pieced journal cover, a fabric postcard, little fabric folded flowers. Use paper scrap or ephemeras as collage, origami, or tea bag folding projects, or pieces in a paper art project. Make something from scrappy yo-yo’s . . . need I go on? You get the idea. Check out the wonderful pictures on the first SCRAP HAPPY swap page.
OK, so here’s the deal. Please don’t sign up if you can’t follow through. I want each of the swapper partners to be SCRAP HAPPY too.
1. Sign up by March 15
2. Partners posted March 16
3. Contact your partner by private email for addresses
4. Just like your taxes mail no later than April 15
5. Tucks optional . . . Not purchased – “make do” from your crafty stash
Natalie (NatChap) -- Brenda (LavenderRose)
Linda (Quiltee) -- Jill (Sheridan126)
JoanP (JMPiercy) -- April (Dreamer42)
Vanessa (AudraRose) -- Marilyn (TexasGran)
Ida (IdaJane Rooney) -- Niki (Hammahsfarm)
Julie (Treelady)-- Heather (nndairy)
Judith (StitchinWitch) -- Jean (JeanP)
SCRAP HAPPY SPRING -- CHALLENGE --
Last time I challenged you to make yourself or someone special in your life something too. This time the challenge is to post a picture of your scrap basket (drawer, tote, bin, whatever) and tell us about how you store your scraps. Can't wait to see those pix.
Happy Scrapping,
jean |
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| JeanP |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 12:38:07 PM
Oh Denise, easy mistake. Look closely at the dates. Life really got in the way for dear Joan this past year and she was just now getting her SCRAP HAPPY - SPRING items completed from last year's swap. But that just inspired me to think about another one for this year as our scrap baskets and bins never seem to go away. What do you think? Want to play? If there seems to be enough interest, I will post a new swap called SCRAP HAPPY 2022.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 12:08:18 PM
Jean, I thought this was a Scrap Happy swap? Or is there something different about the other one?
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"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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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 11:41:34 AM
Jean, I'm totally up for another scrap happy swap. I love the freedom to create WHATEVER with WHATEVER tidbits I have on hand.
Joan, I'm totally loving my mug rug, using it again this morning. Thank you! Thank you!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| jmpiercy |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 10:59:32 AM
Marilyn, this is a picture of the rubberized drawer liner that you use to make the jar operners.
Thank you, Heather, for the kind words!
Jean, I would love to do another Scrap Happy Swap, and I promise not to take a year to do it!
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 |
| JeanP |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 10:44:49 AM
In looking back through this site and at my ever-burgeoning scrap basket, I'm wondering if we all might be ready for another Scrap Happy swap. After all, it's been a year since the last one. What say you? I know I have learned to make a couple of neat new items recently that lend themselves beautifully to a scrappy look. And, of course, scrap projects do not have to be from fabric. Do you have a bin of paper tidbits leftover from scrapbooking projects? Or little pieces of wood? Or ribbon? Or felt? Or dried flowers? Oh, the scraps we save . . . . . think about it and if there is enough interest, I just might be talked into putting together a Scrap Happy 2022 swap.
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - May 26 2022 : 06:35:32 AM
Marilyn,
It reminds me of this. I'm sure it could be cut up for crafting a jar gripper.
Very creative Jean!
https://www.amazon.com/Veken-Non-Slip-Gripper-Surface-Floors/dp/B07ZSWRKZY/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=8SOKO3AV9TR2&keywords=rubber+gripper+mat&qid=1653571941&sprefix=+rubber+gripper+%2Caps%2C1073&sr=8-5#
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"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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| TexasGran |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 10:25:30 PM
Joan, what did you use on the back of that potholder to make it possible to open stubborn jars?
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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| nndairy |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 6:38:56 PM
What a great package! That's a beautiful apron. And what a fun mug rug :) That post it frame is a great find.
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| jmpiercy |
Posted - May 25 2022 : 07:00:15 AM
April, I am so happy you like everything! However, I cannot take credit for making the noteholder. I found that at a festival in a small town my daughter & I visited a few months ago.
I thought it was something you might like. I do hope you enjoy everything. Hugs back to you.
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 |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - May 24 2022 : 9:26:42 PM
Sweet Joan, I received my scrap happy package today and loved every little thing you sent! I already wore the apron for dinner making and used the yo yo mug rug as well, I love it!! And, the little post it note holder frame was adorable and I Loved how you bedazzled it with charms and pretties! The jar opener pot holder was genius! Thank you so much for such a lovely package! HUGE HUGS to you!!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - May 22 2022 : 09:25:32 AM
Joan, you should not have! XO
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| jmpiercy |
Posted - May 21 2022 : 10:11:06 AM
Hi. I am finally sending April's (Dreamer42) Scrap Happy - Spring 2021 Swap. It is only over a year later, but better late than never!
It is supposed to arrive by 5/25/22, and the tracking # is 9505 5117 5987 2141 3171 62. Hope you enjoy everything, April!
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 |
| TexasGran |
Posted - May 03 2021 : 6:52:21 PM
Beautiful, colorful things, made by our farm girl sisters.
Brenda, don't feel bad about having to stop swapping for a while. It sounds like your plate is full and running over.
I recently called a halt to all but three of the swaps I enjoy...reason...my hands and RA.
Now I'm trying to recover from a bad fall. Nothing broke, but only because God was there. I tripped over a bunch of hoses and a cord my hubby had out by the chicken pens...but I fell against the side of the pen...it did not move...so my body folded backward...and boy did it hurt. But when my son arrived, helped me up and walked me to the back door...I came inside and put my new pain patches to the test. They have really helped. Body Align, is the brand...order on line.
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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| Lavender Rose |
Posted - May 03 2021 : 5:31:13 PM
Natalie I got the idea for the trim from journal making projects. They use paper scraps or fabric scraps with bits and pieces of being or buttons, lace, trims, ribbons etc.i didn't pay attention to the back side since it wasn't going to show. A person could be neater, but I was in a hurry. Lol...too many things to get done these days.
Looks like I have to give this up for now lots of wedding projects to make. Plus time to plan the garden and the list goes on. Just like it does for everyone. Had more time for Swaps when I was working. Lol...
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
#6218
"There's no place like home"
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful! |
| treelady |
Posted - Apr 28 2021 : 5:28:51 PM
Thank You Heather for the amazing scrap package. I feel utterly spoiled.
I love it all. The Junk journal, table runner and Apron are all so special. The mug rug made me chuckle and I can’t wait to use the soap. Such fun, creative things.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 7:37:57 PM
And that's not all! On April first I placed an order for stamps, a lot of stamps, I paid with PayPal...after a week I began checking on the stamp order. On April 21st I asked PayPal to cancel the order...but they said they are not allowed to do that. So I sent a message to the USPS site. I told them they had dropped the ball! I asked that the order be canceled. After waiting for several days for their internal investigation, finally I got a message. They can not cancel the order!
They are like bad children who take no responsibility for their bad actions!!! I am so disgusted.
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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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 4:55:36 PM
Oh Mariilyn, we've been experiencing similar mail and package issues here as well!
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 4:40:46 PM
Jean, I try to watch carefully, for package deliveries. I've been known to give chase, to the UPS truck.
For the last several months, we have two USPS carriers. Our regular carrier brings the mail, but someone else brings the packages. And they deliver packages...7 days a week. This was a problem recently when I received notice that a package was delivered, but it was Not delivered to me.
On Monday I called our post office several times...it was always busy! Next day same thing. So...if
I called the young guy who is the son of a friend, and postmaster of a little PO about 9 miles from us. He was so nice, answered my questions and explained a bit about postal operations.
The next afternoon I found the missing package...on my kitchen table.
Turns out it had been delivered on Sunday (by a half wit). They left it for our neighbors, the last ones on our lane. It had been rained on and the winds had tossed it into the high grass. My daughter in law noticed the " trash", walked over into the neighbors place to pick it up, and brought it to our house. I was so happy!
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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| quiltee |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 2:28:46 PM
Jean,
I can't wait until I get home and can print out that pattern for the little quilt rack so my husband can make me one.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"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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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 2:26:31 PM
Jean -- It arrived safely and I just love all of it! I spent yesterday in the yard doing long overdue chores and wasn't on the computer. Sometimes you just gotta do that. Bethany is hanging out next to the voodoo doll but she says she wants to change her name to Sunshine Flowerchild and go to Haight Ashbury. It's a good thing you sewed her bloomers on tight.
We both admired the quiltlet with its little rack and other goodies.
Judith
7932
Happiness is Homemade |
| JeanP |
Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 11:16:45 AM
Juditth --
Tracking tells me your package was dropped off on your front porch on Monday. Did you get it OK?. After my experience with a package for Katmom getting "delivered" but to the wrong place, I like to keep track.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| NatChap |
Posted - Apr 24 2021 : 10:25:01 AM
Brenda,
I am looking at this eye candy of a trim and it looks great. You did sew the inside bottom. You inspired me to try this as well. Sometimes husbands just can't see what we do as we work our magic. Lol! It's a rainy day here in Georgia, and tea is calling! Enjoy the day!
Keep shining!
Natalie
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| JeanP |
Posted - Apr 23 2021 : 8:17:04 PM
Judith --
Tracking tells me your package is at the Sacramento Distribution Center and will be delivered on Monday. I was hoping it would have gotten there by now. Oh well, at least it's on it's way and not lost.
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Apr 22 2021 : 11:27:21 AM
Natalie you're very welcome. I had a table covered with scraps from my last sewing project and decided to just randomly grab pieces of fabric and start stitching pieces on a muslin strip. Glad you will be able to use it.
My husband looked at it and asked what in the world will that be used for. I told him for trim on anything. Curtains, tote bag, apron maybe. Who knows. Oh, he said and shook his head. Lol....
BTW, did I forget to sew the inside bottom of the lining after I turned it right side out. I thought of that today and can't remember if I did. Happy Sewing.
Farm Girl Hugs,
Brenda
#6218
"There's no place like home"
Isn't the love of Jesus something wonderful! |
| NatChap |
Posted - Apr 21 2021 : 3:42:13 PM
Brenda,
Thank you for the sweet card, patchwork zippered bag, and the pretty ruffled trim you made. I am thinking about making a valance for the upstairs double window using this trim. The colors would go beautifully with a vibrant painting I have on the wall. The bag will come in super handy for sewing and crochet supplies/tools.
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Keep shining!
Natalie
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