| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Nov 04 2021 : 12:04:33 PM
Good Morning, today is the day, Partners!
We will do a round Robin as we have an old number, I have chosen to start at the bottom so…
Shannon sends to Julie
Julie sends to Tina
Tina sends to Winnie
Winnie sends to Vanessa
Vanessa sends to Kelly
Kelly sends to Denise
Denise sends to Jennifer
Jennifer sends to Jean
Jean sends to Debbie
Debbie sends to Shannon
**And the name we chose from my stocking cap for the stocking give away is Tina**
Congratulations Tina your stocking will go out in mail within the next few days.
Thank you everyone for joining, this is such a fun swap and I was happy to step in for Peggy.
Debbie
Jean
Jennifer
Denise
Kelly
Vanessa
Winnie
Tina
Julie
Shannon
It is that time of year, Christmas Stocking Swap.
Peggy has been hostessing this swap for years but is unable to this year as she has family responsibilities she needs to attend to. So, I will hostess in her place this year and she will hostess again in 2022.
Thank all of you so much. I am excited to hostess as this swap is so fun.
Okay will use her same guidelines as they are great.
This are just guidelines and examples, use your imagination and do what feels right.
Here is Everything you need to know:
Make or Purchase a Christmas Stocking Approximately
18-20 inches Long and Heel to Toe 10 to 12 inches
2. Try to make this Extra Special by adding some decoration on it.
Keep in mind how hard this year has been difficult on all of us!
3. All gifts must be either Christmas Wrapped or at least wrapped in
Tissue Paper!
4. You must purchase or make at least 12 Gifts to Stuff your Stocking with.
4 of these gifts must be off your partner's personal list.
5. Everyone will make a list of things you collect, love, or would like to get.
6. The signs ups will go from now until November 29. Partners posted Nov 30.
7. Then The send out date is any day during the first week of December!
8. When you sign up you will write a list of things you collect, love, or desire.
Please list your Favorite Color, If you want Religious or Traditional Gifts or
A Mix of Both! Do you have pierced ears? Do you wear Jewelry or Not.
Do you drink coffee, tea, or both. Do you like Sweets? What kind of Choc. do
you like?
9. Or do you want to leave everything up to your partner and be Surprised!
10. The LAST Thing you Need to Know is that I do NOT Want you to sign up
unless you plan to FOLLOW THROUGH with this Swap 100%.
I do not want anyone to be disappointed at Christmas.
Okay, Ladies Let The JOY Begin...sign-up and make your lists at the bottom of your
sign-up post.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Dec 27 2021 : 10:35:14 AM
Jennifer let me know when she received my stocking to her but was waiting until Christmas to open it.
~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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| JeanP |
Posted - Dec 26 2021 : 09:51:01 AM
Well, in all the Christmas Day confusion, I messed up and instead of both before and after photos of my delightful Christmas Stocking from Jennifer in California, the only photos I ended up with were two copies of the before one . . . .  . The stocking itself was too too precious as you can see -- lovingly made from red/white striped fabric with the cutest darned torn fabric strip ruffle at the top. And the gifts were too yummy for words -- lots of chocolate treats including hot chocolate/marshmellow bombs. Can't wait to try those. And the reindeer soap in it's own special hand crafted bag smells almost as good as all the chocolate. I loved the baking set with spatula and cookie cutter and can't wait to try it out. So sorry I don't have the "after unwrapping" pix but know that everything was simply wonderful. Thank you so very much to our new swapper JennRap.
Farmgirl hugs and Happy New Year . . . now to get all my Xmas mess cleaned up and bake those cookies.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 25 2021 : 4:12:41 PM
Oh I love all your Dachshund treasures so cute. I too have trouble finding treasures my two Dachshunds. But, it’s fun to hunt. Happy y’all had a great swap.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Dec 25 2021 : 3:36:16 PM
Vanessa, I am happy you enjoyed your stocking goodies!! I had fun tracking down dachshund themed items. It was a challenge! I hope your Christmas Day was full of fun, surprises, and joy! Enjoy!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Dec 24 2021 : 4:36:16 PM
At last I opened Winnie's box and gad a wonderful time unwrapping each gift (love the labels with hints!). Clockwise from top was a quilted Christmas stocking, heavy duty shopping g bag, chocolate, doxie Sox, a dachshund serving dish, a new book to read, with bookmark, teas and cocoa with a red speckled spoon and a mug rug, a dish cloth and dish towel, cards (I don't think I could bear to send the one of a hedgehog in a chair, it's too cute), a box with fat quarters in a rainbow of colors, needles, threader, buttons and floss, a soap in a crocheted holder, orange blossom honey with a spoon, and a hanky and tissues. I love everything, thank you, and have a merry Christmas!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| JeanP |
Posted - Dec 22 2021 : 7:19:48 PM
Oh my stars!!! What a delightful package I received yesterday from JennRap, newbie Jennifer from California. When I opened the box it was filled with the most adorable striped stocking and filled (both the stocking AND the box. with an abundance of beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts. It is all just too too wonderful to look at. So I have put everything with my other Christmas gifts and will open all on Christmas morning. Watch for photos to come. I'm so excited. She mentioned in her sweet card that she works part time at TJ Max and got some of her gifties there. And, we all know what fabo stuff you find at that place. It's so hard to wait . . . but the chocolate which was not wrapped was considered fair game, and I have been scarfing on that . . . YUM! Thank you Jennifer.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
| Ripleysmine |
Posted - Dec 20 2021 : 12:35:19 PM
Winnie, I am so glad you liked everything! Merry Christmas!!!
Tina (Mimi to many)
Farm Sister # 8377 |
| Ripleysmine |
Posted - Dec 20 2021 : 12:34:38 PM
I can’t wait to post photos of my beautiful Stockings! Debbie thank you so much for stocking filled with goodies! I never win anything, so when you pulled my name for the additional stocking it was a shock! Thank you so much, will post a picture soon!
Julie, oh my goodness, can’t wait to show everyone a photo of the items from your stocking!!! Thank you so much!
Tina (Mimi to many)
Farm Sister # 8377 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 19 2021 : 1:32:37 PM
Everyone’s Stocking gifts are Amazing!
Thank you all for making this such a fun swap.
This is the stocking my Neice Victoria made for her Marine Pilot our nephew Adam. She was working on hers while she was here. She designed the patterns herself. She has more patience than I do.
Enjoy Christmas Week everyone.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Dec 19 2021 : 12:27:37 PM
My stocking arrived late yesterday afternoon. I texted Tina to let her know it arrived and that I would open it on December 24.. Well, today curiosity got the upper hand and I had to open it up. WOW Tina, you packed this box full of the cutest and nicest goodies!! Everything was wrapped in colored tissue paper with the cutest stocking lying on top. Check out these wonderful surprises I found!
The big bag on the backside is a darling huge tote which will be perfect for many needs! There was a great large rain gauge with readable print, kitchen towel and cute scrubbie, lovely scented candy, her homemade sugar scrub, warm and cozy Christmas socks, a beautiful worry stone with the Madonna figurine inside, old fashioned ribbon candy which I have not had in decades, neat sugar swizzle sticks for hot beverages, a fun little Christmas sign, and a gorgeous beaded star ornament that looks like it was made from old ornaments. Thank-you Tina for surprising me with so many fun and beautiful gifts. I will enjoy them all!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 15 2021 : 07:52:06 AM
Last night (i'm guessing after she posted here), Debbie sent me a text..... She had checked and my stocking was at the post office waiting to be picked up (we never did get a notice that we had a package!!!). Due to where we live and where the post office is, I was worried we would not get there in time... but we decided to try! I SPED (about 10 miles over the speed limit!) and made it there with about a minute and a half to spare before they closed! Oh was I spoiled!!!! Debbie blessed me with so much! THere is an adorable snowman ornament, a small rolling pin, festive spatula, fluffy warm socks, tissues, embroidered tea towel, fabric, and more! Thank you so much dear friend! i love the stocking and am looking forward to hanging it up!!!
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 14 2021 : 3:13:10 PM
Shannon you got your stocking right?
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| hudsonsinaf |
Posted - Dec 14 2021 : 3:05:29 PM
These have been so fun!
Julie - I am so glad you enjoyed your gifts!!! <3
~ Shannon, Sister # 5349
Farmgirl of the Month - January 2016
http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Dec 14 2021 : 11:06:01 AM
Wonderful Stockings chock full of really cool things!! Santa and his Elves have surely outdone themselves!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 13 2021 : 10:36:05 AM
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Look at all the wonderful gifts Jean sent me in my stocking. Reindeer Antlers, look good in me don’t you think? Everything is amazing the handmade Doggie Stocking, and look at the pretty purple velvet box and wish book she made me. And yummy goat soap, Christmas Banner, Christmas Trivia Cards, Christmas jewelry, Christmas Coffee, candy tea, sweet bags and the biggest $100.00 bill I have ever seen. Whoop, Whoop.
Jean thank you so very much for everything the handmade gifts are just so special. Loved having you for my partner.
Thank you everyone for making this such a fun and special swap.
Peggy will be back next year.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 12 2021 : 11:50:34 AM
Denise,
Glad you enjoyed it.
I too love see such fun packages from everyone.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 12 2021 : 11:41:52 AM
What wonderful goodies everyone is getting in their stocking, and yummy snacks too.
So, happy stockings are arriving hopefully Shannon you will get yours Monday.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Dec 12 2021 : 11:21:15 AM
I received my stocking from Kelly. She had everything wrapped so pretty! I love the little snowman and snowman pin and ornament with the little fox is super cute! The grands will love that. She sent some yummy teas and we go through peppermint fast around here. Now I can skip putting it on my grocery list because she sent a whole box.
Also a little Christmas block that can be turned to any side and has a saying or picture on it. The little Santa pants are filled with peppermint candies. There a winter pine sachet and some pretty garland that is going across my mantle. Did you make that Kelly? Also a chocolate coconut mug cake. I can't do chocolate but my farm boy or one of the grands will like it.
Thank you so much Kelly!
~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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| treelady |
Posted - Dec 12 2021 : 08:43:48 AM
I received this amazing stocking package from Shannon yesterday. Shannon, I can’t begin to tell you how much I loved everything. There were so many clever ideas in this stocking-from the hot chocolate kit to the snowman advent calendar and the wonderful canvases and everything in between. I will enjoy each and every one of them. We are so glad to have you back in the henhouse and I hope you and yours have a very blessed holiday. 
Tina,I have yours packed and ready to go to the post office tomorrow.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
Max Lucado |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 11 2021 : 6:53:23 PM
Yes, so good to hear you are good Vanessa.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| suny58 |
Posted - Dec 11 2021 : 6:20:08 PM
Hello Vanessa!! Good to 'see you are ok from those awful storms early this morning!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Dec 11 2021 : 5:23:39 PM
Glad you like them!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 11 2021 : 2:14:43 PM
Wonderful package Farmgirls.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Dec 11 2021 : 12:48:58 PM
Vanessa
This special stocking is out of this world cute! I love it. And you have spoiled me rotten. I absolutely love everything you chose for me. Socks are so warm looking. Hankies are so dainty and sweet looking. Soap smells wonderful. Papmpering items will be so nice to get to use. Jam I have never heard of. Felting supplies I am ready to use. Candy that looks so yummy. An apron so sweet and festive. Thank you for a super kind and thoughtful gift. My favorite part 2as the tags of hints.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Dec 10 2021 : 3:11:49 PM
Thank you Jean I will let you know when it gets here. I am so excited:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple !!
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