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MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Oct 22 2015 : 7:57:05 PM I am excited to begin working on my merit badges and sharing my experiences with everyone! After much debating I was finally able to pick the top 4 badges I plan to accomplish first! I chose….
1.Pampered Pets (Outpost) -It’s important to me that my pets are healthy and will live a long happy life. Knowing what is best for them will allow me to enhance their life.
2. Bread Making (Farm Kitchen) -I have always enjoyed cooking and now look forward to a better way of cooking.
3. Embroidery (Stitching and Crafting) - Would love to make something special for my baby boy just like my Grandma Butters made for me.
4. Water Conservation (Cleaning Up) - I love the idea of helping save the planet as well as help me save money on my bill.
With that in mind, what merit badges do you fellow farmgirls plan on accomplishing first? Or working towards right now? Any of them hold a special meaning that drives you to accomplish one over another?
Much luck and enjoyment in your merit badge experiences!
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25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 06 2024 : 11:38:29 AM Jill, they are fun. I think you will enjoy them.
I applied for my beginner level macrame and my beginner mosaic badges over the weekend. I am all caught up on the badges that need to be applied for. Now I am just working on some more. I am almost finished with my intermediate macrame.
Krista |
jillyd |
Posted - May 04 2024 : 12:51:13 PM Thanks, Krista. Those kits look like fun. I'll have to add them to my list of things to do.
Jill Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
Wanda Sue |
Posted - May 03 2024 : 2:59:53 PM I am in awe of everyone’s creations and completing those ufo’s. I will never catch up but I WILL begin! You’ll be hearing from me soon I hope.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 03 2024 : 1:25:32 PM Thanks everyone.
Jill, I actually found this kit on Amazon. They had a bunch of designs, but I liked the star the best. It came with everything you need to make it. The instructions were a little vague, but I googled any questions I had. The brand is Vaescol.
I applied for my intermediate and expert lost art of letter writing on Wednesday. I still need to apply for my mosaic and macrame badge. I also started on my intermediate macrame last night.
Krista |
Jokamartell |
Posted - May 02 2024 : 7:11:49 PM Krista, that is so cool! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - May 02 2024 : 09:31:03 AM Such a pretty star Krista, looks like it was fun to make.
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “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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jillyd |
Posted - May 01 2024 : 7:45:37 PM Krista, I love your Mosaic star! Where did you find your supplies?
Jill Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
levisgrammy |
Posted - May 01 2024 : 3:30:52 PM Krista, love that star! I need to get moving on my badges.
~Denise Sister #43~
"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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MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - May 01 2024 : 2:30:59 PM Heather, the purple one is my favorite! I redid it 3 times to make it look just like the picture lol.
I finished my beginner mosaic badge! My mind is already wandering trying to figure out what I want to make for my intermediate level.
Krista |
nndairy |
Posted - Apr 30 2024 : 1:00:24 PM Love the purple one!!!
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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jillyd |
Posted - Apr 30 2024 : 10:31:50 AM Wow Krista, you have been busy! Your macrame looks great!! And useful little projects! I'm going to go check out the mosaics badge, I hadn't noticed that one.
Jill Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 29 2024 : 1:42:57 PM Thanks!
Great work Jill!
I finished the last keychain over the weekend. Now I am ready to apply for my beginner macrame badge.
Over the weekend I also finished my book and 3 letters for the intermediate level of the lost art of letter writing. And this month I finished my second mail art for the expert badge. I can apply for both of those as well.
Then yesterday I started my beginner mosaics badge!
Krista |
nndairy |
Posted - Apr 28 2024 : 1:01:34 PM That turned out super cute! I have some macrame cord but I haven't gotten around to learning how to do it yet. Maybe that will be my next rainy day project...
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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levisgrammy |
Posted - Apr 27 2024 : 02:45:42 AM Krista that is so pretty. I love the color!
~Denise Sister #43~
"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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jillyd |
Posted - Apr 26 2024 : 5:46:15 PM That's super cute, Krista! I also have now submitted for the beginner birds badge.
Jill Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 26 2024 : 1:25:15 PM Congratulations Jill on finishing another badge!
Here is my next keychain! This one has the key ring on it.
One more keychain to go!
Krista |
nndairy |
Posted - Apr 25 2024 : 5:53:25 PM Can't wait to see the key chain Krista!
Jill - your herb garden sounds fantastic.
I still haven't applied for my badges yet. Hopefully this weekend!
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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nndairy |
Posted - Apr 25 2024 : 5:50:03 PM Can't wait to see the key chain Krista!
Jill - your herb garden sounds fantastic.
I still haven't applied for my badges yet. Hopefully this weekend!
~Heather “I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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jillyd |
Posted - Apr 24 2024 : 6:09:33 PM I have finally gotten organized to sit down for a few minutes (really that's how long it took me!!) and apply for my first badge in quite a long time. I submitted for the beginner Herbs badge. I had to move my herb garden last year and had to reduce the space available. But I have rosemary, thyme, sage, mint, and chives all growing well. I'm planning to add cilantro, parsley, lemon verbena, oregano, and savory soon.
Jill Farmgirl #6748
"When life gets super crazy, do your art. It helps you remember the exquisite, imaginary, delightful, lovely side of what is otherwise sometimes a bit much" Sylvia Olsen |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 24 2024 : 12:35:54 PM Denise, the kit came with some of those basic keyrings and has you just tie it on with another piece of macrame cord. But my remaining cord piece is too small, so I am trying to figure something else out. I will show my next one once its finished. Hopefully it will make more sense. It's also a lot smaller than it looks. Ill add it to my keys to show you as well.
Krista |
levisgrammy |
Posted - Apr 23 2024 : 03:14:12 AM Krista, How do you put that onto a keyring? What a great pattern!
~Denise Sister #43~
"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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Jokamartell |
Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 7:37:29 PM Krista, that’s so fun!! :) Love it!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 12:56:34 PM My first macrame keychain is done! Well other than hooking the keychain loop on. This pattern was super enjoyable and I would like to make another one in the future. I learned the larks head knot and the double-half hitch knot.
I have 2 more keychains to make.
Krista |
MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Apr 22 2024 : 12:49:59 PM Denise, that is awesome!
Debbie, you are on a roll. I finished my second mail art swap with the April swap. I still need to write my 3 letters. I got busy outside this weekend planting seeds and then sidetracked with another badge lol. Once I mail those letters then I can apply for the intermediate and expert.
Shenandoah, I am glad you got it figured out.
Krista |
shennandoah |
Posted - Apr 21 2024 : 3:23:16 PM Not sure what the issue was but I can see it now. So all good! |