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Merit Badge Chit Chat:  Just a bit of merit badge chit chat  |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
 Posted - May 14 2025 : 1:01:35 PM
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Hilary, yes that is my plan lol! I have a separate box away from the rest of the garden for it!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3352 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3352 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2025 : 6:49:48 PM
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I have problems getting anything to grow in my front flower bed due to the trees blocking all the sun. I planted some peppermint and spearmint in there last year and this year there's a bunch of spearmint coming back. I'm so happy :) It doesn't look like the peppermint made it through the winter. So happy to hear your herbs are sprouting, Krista!
I'm working on a few badges. I'm reading the calligraphy and beef books, taking pictures of birds, growing a garden (which will help with a few badges), and have a bunch of stuff marked in my planner:
I thought adding some post it's would help me pick badges to work on. I marked so many pages I quit half way through!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2025 : 11:11:42 AM
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Heather, you are super busy! I did the same thing with my journal, but I am not so sure it really helped lol! There are so many that I forget the requirements for each one, so I need to just focus on a few at a time. I am hoping to do a couple badges with my garden this year too!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 12:42:27 PM
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I started my expert macrame this weekend!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7139 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7139 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 12:50:24 PM
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I am working on my intermediate Make it Pretty. Drawing and watercolors. Still need practice:-)
Looks just like back on right?
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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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 1:34:48 PM
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Very nice projects Krista and Debbie.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3352 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3352 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2025 : 6:47:52 PM
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Way to go ladies!!!
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2025 : 12:17:25 PM
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Nice work Debbie!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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PrairiePearl
Farmgirl in Training
48 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
48 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2025 : 3:28:31 PM
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Thank-you for sharing your projects, comments and experiences, all! Thank-you for inspiring me.
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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jillyd
True Blue Farmgirl
739 Posts
Jill
Saanichton
British Columbia
Canada
739 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2025 : 5:07:53 PM
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Nice work Krista and Debbie. I'd love to see more pictures as your projects develop.
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 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7139 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7139 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2025 : 5:24:03 PM
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My next one will be better for sure with a bit more to it.
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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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2025 : 6:28:58 PM
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I will have to share an update soon Jill! I have completed a couple more rows, but I would like to hopefully be halfway through the blue before I share again!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7139 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7139 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2025 : 1:44:55 PM
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So here are two more drawings for my Make it Pretty Merit badge. All I need to do is watercolor these two then I only need to draw and watercolor one more. This is fun!
I really like my giraffe, he’s so funny.
Then my idea/dream of my cabin in the woods
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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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1510 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2025 : 5:15:12 PM
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Nice drawings Debbie!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2025 : 12:30:41 PM
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Debbie, your giraffe is adorable! I am excited to see them with color. You are doing great.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2025 : 4:26:31 PM
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Im making progress!
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
382 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
382 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2025 : 6:07:50 PM
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Look at you go, Krista! Nice work!
Nancy 8352 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2025 : 12:56:51 PM
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Thank you Nancy. I worked on it a little bit more last night. I only have 6 more rows of blue and then I get to add in the red and white cords. I am getting so excited.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
382 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
382 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2025 : 3:42:55 PM
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Hey, Krista! Your macrame piece is going to be amazing when you are finished! I can't wait to see it.
Nancy 8352 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
792 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
792 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2025 : 4:37:29 PM
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I have been working on finishing my candlemaking badges. For the expert level, I had to do some research on a candle that is available in my area. We have a local candle/bath shop in town that is ran by one of our own ladies. My daughter and I recently took a class from her and we were able to see exactly what she uses in a few of her products. We made candles and also bath bombs when we had extra time. The wax we used for the candles was a soy/coconut oil blend. We didn't use any coloring in them but did choose a fragrance from the many that she custom blends. All of her ingredients are eco friendly and non toxic. I would not be concerned about using any of the products that she sells in my home. If you want to check her out, you can find her at penelopessoapsandsuch.com.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
382 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
382 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2025 : 9:33:59 PM
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Her products sound really nice, Debbie. Candlemaking sounds like fun. I am planning to start my candlemaking badge soon. Maybe I can order some of her products to help me. It is always more to to make things when I don't have to worry about the products that I am using!
Nancy 8352 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7653 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7653 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2025 : 5:33:14 PM
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Debbie, that sounds like fun. I attempted candle making a couple years ago. It didn't turn out so well. I will need to find someone around here like that to get me started. Great work on your badge.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
Farmgirl Of The Year 2025 |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1815 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1815 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2025 : 6:03:31 PM
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I love to make candles and I love to use natural products to boot. We burn candles all fall and winter! :) I’ll have to look into starting those badges! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
792 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
792 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2025 : 07:46:31 AM
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That's funny, Krista! I didn't mention the wax that ended up all over my kitchen! I had to buy a new throw rug yesterday...haha!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Merit Badge Chit Chat: Just a bit of merit badge chit chat |
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Just a bit of merit badge chit chat
