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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 01 2026 : 11:27:37 AM
 I am back this year to hostess my 4th of July Swap, one of my most favorite holidays. I love our flag and anything red, white and blue. This year is special as it is also our 250 Birthday. I am just so happy and excited for this swap. I am starting early this year as mail seems to be slower and we want to make sure our treasures arrive in time.
So, for this swap you must have at least one handmade treasure out of any medium you choose. Including at least 3 red, white and blue treasures including your homemade treasure, for your partner, with 1 partner each.
Sign ups start today and will end 20 June with mail out as soon as possible after that.
Please ask any questions you may have. Let’s have lots of fun. Post favorite red, white and blue and flag photos you may have.
Here are your partners Farmgirls
Karen Martell ~ Laurie Scott
Denise Thompson ~ Andrea Garey
Wanda Sue Aldridge ~ Debbie Fischer
Ruthie Anne Kutemier ~ Kelly O’Neal
Connie Sue Warren ~ Diana Hauf
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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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 09 2026 : 07:57:28 AM
Karen, my receipt is telling me that you received your package 10 days ago. Hope everything is alright. I haven't heard from you since partners have been posted.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 09 2026 : 07:53:17 AM
Prayers for you Ruthie.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 7:33:26 PM
Thank you for the update Katelyn and please no worries about any swap at all please. Tell Ruthie I am keeping her, your dad and all your family in my heart and prayers.
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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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 5:38:45 PM
Katelyn
Please no worries. You take care of family. I really do not need anything. I am sending prayers.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| ruthie218 |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 4:41:44 PM
Hello ! This is Ruthie's daughter Katelyn. We are going through a full blown medical crisis with dad and mom. Mom hurts from head to toe as well as had a headache for days now. Dr. thinks it from everything happening with dad. I am going there tomorrow. I will get a box put together and mailed before the end of the week. Sorry for the delay.
Thank you
Katelyn
Farmgirl sister#4072 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:57:18 PM
I have not received an email from you yet Kelly:-)
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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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:19:04 PM
Thanks Debbie I have replied.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:15:04 PM
Kelly, I have sent you an email about Ruthie please read it. I sent it through the forum.
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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| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 3:13:00 PM
Ruthie
Did you get your package? I have never received mine.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 07 2026 : 2:10:51 PM
Thank you so much Wanda Sue for my 4th of July goodies, I love it all:-)
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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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 11:04:44 AM
Karen did you receive your package.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8705 6/9/2023
FGOTM- July 2023
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 08:11:26 AM
Oh Connie Sue, that's so awesome! Hi, I don't have anything that was handed down from any of my relatives. Which is sad. I lost a lot of my personal items when we were moving with the military, and we had our things in storage near the fort Eustis gate. The dam broke the second year. We were in Germany and flooded everything. I lost things that I had when I was a little girl. And then all my children's stuff from when they were growing up. Irreplaceable. You are very fortunate and blessed!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 05 2026 : 07:59:35 AM
Thank you Dianna! I am so honored to own it! my Great Aunt Mattie was a Farmgirl! She was raised on the farm, she canned food, sewed aprons and clothes for our whole family, and owned a neighborhood grocery store from The 1940's untill 1980's. She loved God and her country! She would have loved your states hanging.
Connie Sue |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 3:23:59 PM
Smiling big! What a beautiful cabinet!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 2:49:39 PM
 Di Dianna, I love your states hanging on my Great Aunt Mattie's 1940's Dish cabinet. I always have something hanging on the handles.
Connie Sue #3392 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 1:33:01 PM
Wanda Sue, that apron banner is adorable!
Andrea abd Denise, love your 4th goodies!
Connie Sue |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 04 2026 : 06:37:29 AM
Ruthie
I have not heard if you received your box? I have not received mine.
Happy 4th of July every one.
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jul 03 2026 : 5:42:07 PM
Lol, should of had a treat for your kitty also! ;)
So happy it got there in time Connie! ( yes, I made the states hanging)
Happy 250th Independence celebration! Huge hugs!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 03 2026 : 3:33:58 PM
Dianna, thank you so much for the Festive 4th box! I love Moon Pies! Lily June will adore the bear and DVD, me too. Beautiful Towel, Garden flag,tote bag and I love the United States wall hanging, did you make it? The sweet cross! God Continue to Bless Our Nation!! It came today July 3rd! My cat photo bombed! lOL!
Farmgirl Hug!
Connie Sue #3392
Imagine ....
FGOTM July 2025 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jul 03 2026 : 1:29:49 PM
Ruthie
Did you receive your box?
Farmgirl #5111
Farmgirl of the month October 2014 & January 2019
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
| AndreaPA |
Posted - Jul 03 2026 : 12:37:59 PM
Denise thank you so much for the wonderful swap package you sent. It arrived yesterday.
Such a beautiful, patriotic variety of items. Crochet coasters and dish cloth, pillow cover, washi tape, journal with plenty of room for writing and beautiful patriotic ephemera tucked in on many pages. There is also a flag I will take with me tomorrow as I attend a ceremony honoring the brave Patriots who lost their lives in the battle of Wyoming.
I agree Denise, there is something about lighthouses that feels patriotic. Thanks again.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
FGOTM May 2023 |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jul 01 2026 : 5:59:09 PM
Dianna! Yay! I'm so Happy you like it! Happy 4th of July! Big Farmgirl Hug!
Connie Sue |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jun 30 2026 : 07:21:20 AM
THANK YOU SO MUCH Connie for the happy box of celebration goodies! I left everything in my mailbox over tge weekend, (was under the weather)
Loved the Swedish dish cloths, the confetti and flags, the tea towel is perfect (chickens), the little lights, the napkins, soft soft which Danny immediately confiscated,the seeds will be planted today ( I love those in my salad!) and the dog tag. I'll use them all. Thank you so much!
Happy 250th to you and your family! Stay safe and blessed!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 29 2026 : 06:50:45 AM
Thanks for the info Andrea. It's so cute! A great idea to use old cards and give them new life!
~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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| AndreaPA |
Posted - Jun 28 2026 : 7:06:56 PM
Denise I'm so happy you like the package I sent. I had fun making the paper items and picking out the other items.
The playing card is made from a napkin I got at Hobby Lobby last year. Separate the napkins into 2 ply's. Glue stick on the card - covered completely. Put the napkin on and smooth it out good. I put it on parchment paper upside down and put some weight on it to dry flat. Very easy. The tricky part is getting the napkin where you want it. Once it touches the glue it would be hard to move it without it tearing.
The back ply is plain white. I wrinkled some and put on another card. I don't know if I will stamp it or put die cuts on it or something else.
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
FGOTM May 2023 |
