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Farmgirl Mail Art:                  August 2017 Mail Art   | 
                
              
              
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                 Meg 
                Moderator/Farmgirl True 
                      
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                Meg 
                  
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                       Posted - Jul 31 2017 :  3:45:24 PM
                        
                      
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                      It's time to start signing up for AUGUST Mail Art! 
  If this is your first time signing up for Mail Art, please visit the topic Farmgirl Mail Art to read our guidelines.
  FOR AUGUST, please leave a comment on this thread stating you'd like to join in. If you aren't a sisterhood member, no worries, I will send an email to get your mailing address. Sign-up is available through AUGUST 10. If your comment appears after you've posted it, that means you're on the roster.
  The theme for this month is ICE CREAM/POPSICLES. And as always, if the theme is not right for you, feel free to do your own thing.
  I will send an email with your partner to you on AUGUST 15. Please send your Mail Art before AUGUST 31. 
  I'd like to encourage everyone to post a comment on the current month's thread when you receive your mail art. And if you can, a picture is nice. We all love seeing the inspiring art! And a quick thanks lets your partner know you received your mail art. 
  A couple more things to keep in mind: 1. Traditionally, Mail Art has been "secret"; part of the fun is receiving a surprise package from a surprise partner. I would encourage you not to tell your partner who you are until a reasonable amount of time has passed for them to receive your art. 2. Please be sure to include enough postage for your Mail Art to reach its destination :)
  If you have any questions or concerns, please send me an email. I'm always delighted to help.
  Happy swapping and farmgirl hugs,
  MaryJane's daughter,
  Meg megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 02 2017 :  4:34:25 PM
                        
                      
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                      | I love participating with these Mail Art but wasn't Sunshine also the theme for June? | 
                     
                    
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Aug 02 2017 :  6:29:54 PM
                        
                      
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                      It WAS Marilou!!  I remember 'cuz I had trouble at first thinking of what I was going to do but then it was so easy once I began.
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 03 2017 :  6:10:13 PM
                        
                      
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                      | I had the same problem! It went easier when a settle on a project.  Sometimes, there are too much ideas scrambling in my head!! :D | 
                     
                    
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Aug 03 2017 :  9:26:31 PM
                        
                      
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                      Yep Marilou!  My head was spinning with ideas and didn't know which way to go !  I was very happy with the direction I took on this last one!  :)  These are truly fun and inspirational aren't they??
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 05 2017 :  12:28:21 PM
                        
                      
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                      | Yes!  I very much like these exchanges because they force us to think inside a box, to stay within a theme, without being too precise (like the kind of material and such).  And, of course, seeing all the wonderful ideas and creations form others! | 
                     
                    
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                 Meg 
                Moderator/Farmgirl True 
                      
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                Meg 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 05 2017 :  12:31:43 PM
                        
                      
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                      OH Marilou! This is too funny! Apparently, I am really feeling the sunshine this summer. Hmmmm, maybe I should take a hiatus from picking the topic. 
  Marilou, would you like to pick, seeing as you were the first to respond? No worries, if not, I can certainly come up with something but maybe it would be fun to take turns picking topics?? Let me know if you have a topic you'd like to explore!  
  MaryJane's daughter,
  Meg megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Aug 05 2017 :  5:12:33 PM
                        
                      
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                      Yea! Marilou!! What do you think??? :)
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 06 2017 :  2:22:00 PM
                        
                      
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                      It could certainly be fun taking turns picking the topics!  *pressure, pressure* Since August is still really warm and sunny (and humid...  we had a really hot week!), what about "your favorite Ice Cream flavor" or "Popsicle" or simply your best refreshing snack on a hot summer day? | 
                     
                    
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                 Meg 
                Moderator/Farmgirl True 
                      
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                Meg 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 07 2017 :  09:41:23 AM
                        
                      
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                      This is the perfect theme for August!! Oh yes, love it. Thank you, Marilou. I will add it to the main post. 
  And let me know who would like to join us this month ladies!? 
  MaryJane's daughter,
  Meg megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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                 suny58 
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Aug 07 2017 :  2:43:02 PM
                        
                      
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                      I am GAME!  Thank you for the delicious idea!  :)
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 07 2017 :  4:39:39 PM
                        
                      
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                      | I'm in of course!  I think I enjoy summer so much because I can eat Frozen treats as much as I like.  I do eat them sometimes on cold days, but I always receive strange looks :)  *chuckles* | 
                     
                    
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                 Bleeni 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                Aimee 
                Jefferson 
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                       Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  04:13:10 AM
                        
                      
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                      Hi all! I'm in for August!!
  Bleeni | 
                     
                    
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                 Brandy Patricia 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                Brandy 
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                       Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  09:58:56 AM
                        
                      
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                      | Please count me in for this month. Thank you. | 
                     
                    
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                 Michalc71 
                Farmgirl in Training 
                   
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                Michal 
                Priest River 
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                       Posted - Aug 08 2017 :  11:03:13 AM
                        
                      
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                      Newbie here- I would love to join in the fun. Please add me to the list.
  Michal Farmgirl #7441 | 
                     
                    
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                 Beccalou 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Rebecca 
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                       Posted - Aug 09 2017 :  6:40:27 PM
                        
                      
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                      please ad me too.
  Becca Lou Sister # 6430
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                 jmcraftygal 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                Jutta 
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                       Posted - Aug 14 2017 :  10:22:56 PM
                        
                      
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                      Sorry I missed the sign-up deadline. I'll be back next month. Enjoy the rest of your summer every one!
 
 
  Living a creative life. http://craftygalscreations.blogspot.ca/ | 
                     
                    
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                 Meg 
                Moderator/Farmgirl True 
                      
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                Meg 
                  
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                       Posted - Aug 15 2017 :  3:52:08 PM
                        
                      
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  Just sent off emails, if you didn't receive an email please let me know! Have fun! I can't wait to see this month's theme!
 
 
 
  MaryJane's daughter,
  Meg megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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                 Meg 
                Moderator/Farmgirl True 
                      
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                       Posted - Aug 15 2017 :  3:53:13 PM
                        
                      
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                       and ps. Yes, Jutta, would love to have you join us again in September.  
  MaryJane's daughter,
  Meg megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
                Quebec 
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                       Posted - Sep 01 2017 :  2:16:17 PM
                        
                      
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                      This is just a quick message to tell my lovely secret sister that your package has just been mailed ^-^ And, I can't believe I'm the first one to finish my project!  Normally, I'm always tagging a bit on the late side *chuckle*.  Well, event thought I'm the first one mailing, it will still take quite a bit of time to reach since I'm far away...  
  Have a wonderful month and can't wait to see your fabulous creations!  Hugs  xxx | 
                     
                    
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                 Bleeni 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                Aimee 
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                       Posted - Sep 02 2017 :  11:52:18 AM
                        
                      
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                      I actually sent mine north on 8/30...it's on the way Farm Girl Dear!
 
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                 meguira 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Sep 02 2017 :  3:30:48 PM
                        
                      
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                      | I knew I couldn't be the first one! *chuckle* | 
                     
                    
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Sep 07 2017 :  07:48:40 AM
                        
                      
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                      Holy smokes I finally got my mail art mailed out this morning! My apologies to my sweet recipient! I am too OCD and did not like how the first piece of art turned out so I made a new piece! But it is on its way northwest of me so hope you like it! Happy September!
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 meguira 
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                Marilou 
                  
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                       Posted - Sep 07 2017 :  3:42:52 PM
                        
                      
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                      I just received my fabulous Mail Art from Aimee!  It is so beautiful!  I love the crochet watermelon pouch and I was so happy to receive your rock!  I was so hoping to receive one since I saw you making them last year! -^-^-  Even if you explained it really well, I just couldn't figure it out so thank you!  There is also a watermelon soap and a cute blend of tea.  You made my week!  Everything is so beautiful :) 
   Here is a close-up of her fantastic skills!
   Thanks again! xxx | 
                     
                    
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                 suny58 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Dianna 
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                       Posted - Sep 07 2017 :  5:48:41 PM
                        
                      
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                      Oh Aimee....how darling and ingenious! Marilou that is a great mail art package!
  Farmgirl #7703 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro | 
                     
                    
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                 Bleeni 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                    
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                       Posted - Sep 08 2017 :  04:15:41 AM
                        
                      
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                      Oh Marilou! I'm so glad it arrived as quickly as it did! I had such fun making up the pouch. DH just watched as it grew and then as I added the green at the end he said "It's a Watermelon!". I'm glad you like the rock. A church in our area is stating a thing called Grace Rocks. People are decorating rocks with inspiring messages and leaving them for folks to find (and re-hide or keep) and then posting to FB. The yarn bombs fit right in with it. Love,
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