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                | ptroupeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Portia
 Johnson City 
                NY
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  4:36:58 PM   
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                      | Debbie, you are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! My lovely box arrived today (box had stamped leaves all over it) stuffed with the neatest things: a Halloween fabric piece, beautiful butterfly pin, chocolate, three precious altered clothespins, a real leaf that was gold-plated and had Alaska written on it, an Alaskan postcard with a sweet note from Debbie, two tiny crotched pieces, PEZ candy, and the cutest notecards. Of course, the matchbox was beautifully decorated with fall colors as well---and had a paper ghost glued inside!! The paper Debbie used to cover the matchbox was hand decorated, too. I just cannot brag on it enough. You really out-did yourself and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
 Yours is finished and I will mail it next week.
 
 Hugs,
 Portia
 
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                | fille de fermeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      2344 Posts
 
 Madeline
 Meadow Lands 
                Pa.
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  4:57:57 PM   
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                      | Hi Linda & Debbie your prizes are on their way :)  Debbie, yours should arrive on Monday the 9th & Linda, yours the 10th.  If either of you gals want the tracking info, please let me know ;) 
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                | country treasureTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 judy
 SK
 Canada
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  5:53:30 PM   
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                      | Hi Connie! How are you? Thanks for the comment, I had a hoot making those rattling bones! LOL
 
 Maddie, THANKS for the beautiful Thanksgiving card!!
  
 
 HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM CANDA LADIES!
 Think Turkey & hugs
 Judy
  
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                | annemaryTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 WI
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  6:03:10 PM   
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                      | Hi Connie!! 
 I came home yesterday to a FUN package overflowing my mailbox!  I love everything you sent - you found such fun Halloween goodies to tuck in.  My son, who is almost 23 months, helped me open the package. He wasn't so happy when I took the bag of candy away (he's never had a piece of candy but he somehow knew it looked fun!).  I love how you decorated the matchbox, and everything that you tucked inside. So sweet!  My camera broke a month or so ago, so I tried to take some pics with my phone.  If you have better ones, please post them.  Thanks again, Connie. Such a fun treat!
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 ~Anne
 
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                | KillarneyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6137 Posts
 
 Connie
 Arlington 
                TN
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  6:34:08 PM   
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                      | OH ANNE, I'm so glad you liked everything!! I"m no artist, but I love Halloween and crafts!!! You just made my night!! 
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                | country treasureTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     452 Posts
 
 judy
 SK
 Canada
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  8:10:48 PM   
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                      | Connie... great job!  Looks like fun tuck ins!!
 Smiles Judy
 
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                | debbies journeyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      635 Posts
 
 debbie
 anchorage 
                ak
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 05 2012 :  10:55:51 PM   
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                      | You are so welcome Portia, so glad you liked it! Have a wonderful Autumn!
 Debbie
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                | fille de fermeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      2344 Posts
 
 Madeline
 Meadow Lands 
                Pa.
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 06 2012 :  02:36:02 AM   
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                      | OOOOH!!! What did I miss ??? I really need to stop going to bed early LOL I miss alot Thank You Anne for posting pictures ;)
 Connie, What can I say but BOOOOtiful :)
 Judy, I am glad you liked the card, I sent another one, just had to, too cute not to ;) WOW! say that 5 times LOL
 
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                | KillarneyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6137 Posts
 
 Connie
 Arlington 
                TN
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 06 2012 :  4:00:46 PM   
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                      | Hey Judy! Thanks! Maddie, I made it look like a Trick or Treat bag, putting the handle on the end. I"m so glad it delighted Anne!! And I loved this swap!!! I loved everyone's pics!! and  I am Happy for Hocus new home!!, but I still want him!!!LOL!! 
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                | KillarneyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6137 Posts
 
 Connie
 Arlington 
                TN
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 06 2012 :  4:04:40 PM   
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                      | Ah Ha!!! HOCUS is in Colorado!!Debbie, You need to post a pic of HOCUS so we know he is settled in, in Florissant! LOL!!! 
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                | KillarneyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      6137 Posts
 
 Connie
 Arlington 
                TN
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 06 2012 :  6:00:28 PM   
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                      | .JPG) Maddie, Anne, Your Halloween Houses from last Year! Gonna add them to my Tree! I just love un-packing all my Farm Sister Treasures! 
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                | fille de fermeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      2344 Posts
 
 Madeline
 Meadow Lands 
                Pa.
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2012 :  04:32:47 AM   
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                      | AH! Connie :) You are the one that got the Jack o Lantern house ;)  It was one of my favorites :) Here is all my houses from last year & it was like visiting with each & everyone as I hung them up this year. I agree Connie it is so much fun to unpack them & just remember ;) .jpg) 
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                | Emily AnnaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      863 Posts
 
 Emily
 Fort Atkinson 
                WI
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2012 :  05:38:13 AM   
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                      | Didn't do this swap, but I was browsing. Love all of the matchboxes and these houses you just posted pictures of are so fun!! Sorry I missed that one! 
 Emily
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                | deliciaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 delicia
 cincinnati 
                ohio
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2012 :  09:20:12 AM   
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                      | WOW U love these houses.  I did not do that swap but, wish I had.  Connie the box that you sent was so cute.  I am always amazed at how talented Farm Girls are.  Trish I recieved your box and it is wonderful I just loved it.  I am mailing your box out tomorrow.  I forgot today was Columbus day so the post office is closed.  Maddie I just want to thank you for such a fun swap.  You were such a wondergul hostess and then to do a give away of such awsome items that anyone would love to have in their home.  Thank you again. |  
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                | tammycTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 Tammy
 Danville 
                California
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 08 2012 :  09:23:33 AM   
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                      | Yikes....thanks Delicia for the reminder that the post office is closed today!  I would have made a trip for nothing.  Love seeing all the matchboxes....they are all so cute and creative.  And everyone's Halloween decorations...wonderful! 
 
 "Be who you are and say what you like because the people who mind don't matter and the people who matter don't mind" - Dr. Seuss
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                | NinibiniTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      7577 Posts
 
 Nini
 Pennsylvania
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2012 :  10:37:47 AM   
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                      | Shanda!!!  Thank you!!!  Your box was waiting for me when I went out to get the mail a little while ago!  I was so excited!  Then I heard a bunch of clanking around and thought, "Ooooh no!  Something broke!"   I was so relieved to see it was only all the little goodies you sent along with this beautiful box you created!  I love it!  LOVE it!  And I really love the little sewing kit you put together for me... and the candy and the buttons and the spider rings (I'll be using those on cupcakes, for sure!).  I can't believe you've never done this before!  You did such an awesome job!  And I will treasure it for many years to come.  I am charging the battery on my camera right now, but will definitely post pictures later today! 
 Your box is almost finished, and will be mailed out on the 15th, if not sooner!
 
 Girls - you all are just so talented and creative!  I love everything I'm seeing!  How fun!!!  Awesome work!
 
 Thanks again SO very much, Shanda!  You ROCK, farmgirl!
 
 Hugs -
 
 Nini
 
 
 
 Farmgirl Sister #1974
 
 God gave us two hands...  one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
 
 
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                | fille de fermeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      2344 Posts
 
 Madeline
 Meadow Lands 
                Pa.
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2012 :  12:14:42 PM   
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                      | Hi Nini :) Please do post a picture ;) You got my attention & curiosity. I agree such a bunch of talented & creative FS :)
 It's such a joy to see all the wonderful matchboxes & so happy that everyone has enjoyed the swap ;)
 
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                | ptroupeTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      1752 Posts
 
 Portia
 Johnson City 
                NY
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2012 :  5:23:21 PM   
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                      | Debbie, 
 I sent out your package to Anchorage today. You should have it by Thursday or Friday.
 
 Hugs,
 Portia
 
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                | debbies journeyTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      635 Posts
 
 debbie
 anchorage 
                ak
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2012 :  5:44:39 PM   
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                      | Wonderful! I can't wait! Debbie
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                | eroweaseTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     294 Posts
 
 Lesley
 Edmonds 
                wa
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 09 2012 :  8:22:03 PM   
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                      | Tammy I received your wonderful box today.  I love all the vintage images and the flower earrings.  The box even smells like halloween!  That sweet, spicy smell from the stars.  What a fun treat to receive today! 
 Lesley
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 "I see God in the eyes of every child...every life is precious to God, whatever the circumstances." Mother Teresa
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                | deliciaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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 delicia
 cincinnati 
                ohio
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 10 2012 :  08:27:15 AM   
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                      | Trish,  your prize is on it's way.  I really hope that you like it.. |  
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                | shandaTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
      522 Posts
 
 Shanda
 Broken Bow 
                OK
 USA
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                      |  Posted - Oct 10 2012 :  10:00:25 AM   
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                      | Nini I am sooo thrilled! I was kinda stressed about making it, but once I started I had alot of fun! I love making things to share with farm sisters! And you have been a wonderful swap-partner! (I bet if we were neighbors, we'd be on eachothers porches alot!) 
 And thank you Madeline for hosting! This was great fun!
 
 Shanda
 
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                | annemaryTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
     290 Posts
 
 
 WI
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                      |  Posted - Oct 10 2012 :  3:16:47 PM   
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                      | Hi Connie, 
 Your package went out in the mail yesterday, I hope it arrives on your doorstep within the next few days.
 
 ~Anne
 
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                | Blessed in ColoradoTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Debbie L.
 Oregon
 USA
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                | Blessed in ColoradoTrue Blue Farmgirl
 
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  Debbie L.
 Oregon
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