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6:08 pm
August 20, 2008
OfflineI just did my blog today about the Christmas ornaments we are making as our 4H craft at tomorrow night's meeting. I thought you guys might really like it.
http://henhousediaries.blogspot.com/2008/12/easy-homemade-christmas-ornament.html
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October 17, 2008
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September 1, 2008
OfflineMy batteries have died in my camera, I made a few of these.
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October 17, 2008
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November 15, 2008
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May 31, 2010
OfflineI've been participating in an ornament swap for the last 3 years with a handful of women I met years ago online. I have one tree that I dedicate to all of those ornaments.
Here's a pic of the ornament I made for this year's swap:
This was last year's ornanment:
The year before that was a gingerbread man with a gingham scarf. I don't think I have a pic of him and he's packed away.
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November 15, 2008
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May 31, 2010
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September 2, 2008
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February 8, 2009
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December 28, 2008
OfflineI just dunno! On the one hand, it sounds really intriguing to have a special category each year. But would that sort of exclude folks who don't have that particular craft talent? Or maybe include more folks who might not otherwise join the fun?
Maybe I'm leaning toward leaving it open to anything as long as it's hand made, then everyone can join in. But, having a theme sounds good, too!
Most crafts would lend themselves to making something along the theme wouldn't they? Not that I DO either of these, but someone who does cross stitch could do something with a kitchen theme that year, and someone who carves could do a wooden spoon, for instance. A soap maker could pretty much get in on any theme because whatever the theme we usually need to wash our hands, right? 
Obviously my opinion isn't worth much here – either way works for me!! My craft skills are limited so will just have to use my imagination to make what little I do fit into a category, or sit it out that year, or learn a new skill!
2:22 pm
February 8, 2009
OfflineIt was just a thought about ornaments. Was thinking that more might participate if the item was small and easy/inexpensive to mail. But Astrid, many won't fit in a card
And we could do a theme with them – how about an ornament that represents winter/Christmas/holiday time WHERE the giver/gifter is from?
dede
LOL You are right…I actually found today a few ornaments I made last year..and they are bells..so they won't fit in a card.
The ones I made for this year do…I think that is why I got that idea.
But I still think we can run 2 exchanges…the one like we did last year, where the participants can make what they want as long as it is home made.
And the other with ornaments….I sign up for both I already know that 
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June 1, 2010
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February 8, 2009
Offlinebonita, the short explanation is that everyone who wants to participate sends a PM (private message) to a designated member and includes their mailing address. The designated member then randomly matches up folks who want to participate – and she sends a PM to each person with the name and mailing address of their gift recipient. Kind of like a secret santa or secret pal. You will send the ornament, gift, or whatever the swap is to your recipient. Someone else gets your name and mails a goodie to you.
dede
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November 15, 2008
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