CLOSED: Fairy Garden & Fairy Garden Art Swap!! #5

We came from here 1st: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/869868/
And then here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/871202/
And then here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/872801/
And most recently here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/874891/

I have put links for all 3 to help buddies with ideas:)

Hello-My name is Stacey and of course since I am Fairy1004 I want to do a fairy swap!!!

I will open it today and will post names on the 2nd post-if you don't see your name and it should be there, JLMK:)

Just 2 rules for this swap:
1. If you already have a Fairy Garden or Fairy garden art, please give us a peek so that we can:
a. get ideas and share
b. not get you the same things you already have
2. You MUST post a pic when you get your surprise from your swap partner!!

I will close it on 7/8 and get names & addys to you on 7/9. While I hate to set $$ limits, around $20 is reasonable I think...

IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE EXCHANGE OR HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ONE OF MY CO-OPS, dmail me your address.

I expect all packages to be mailed out by 7/18-if you have an emergency, at least be courteous and dmail your buddy to let them know:)

I have attached a pic of what I have-I still need to paint some things and actually put it outside-it was raining today, so I set it up on my fireplace to give you an idea...

Here are some sites that have things for a fairy garden and fairy garden art.
Some of these are all compliments of other DG members that found them-thanks guys!!
http://www.fairy-gardens.blogspot.com/
http://www.summerspastfarms.com/fairygardens.htm
http://www.thefairysgarden.com/index.html
http://www.finefairyhouses.com/id11.html
http://www.miniature-gardens.com/
http://www.gardenfairy.com/
http://www.efairies.com/garden_furniture.htm
http://www.google.com/products?q=miniature+fairy+gardens+accessories&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title
http://www.bjcraftsupplies.com/miniatures/garden01.asp
http://www.dollhouseminiatures.com/Outdoor/
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/867444/
http://www.weegarden.com/buy_goodies.html
http://www.alittlemoreinminis.com/
http://www.designtoscano.com/category/more+themes/fairies/fairy+outdoor+statues.do?sortby=priceAscend
http://www.gnomespixiesandmore.com/index.php?cPath=12
http://www.gardenfun.com/fairy-garden-stakes.html
http://www.gocollect.com/product_display/search_results.asp
http://www.opentip.com/advanced_search_result.php?cPath=&keywords=fairy (my fave is the fairy kneeling w/ the dragon-wow!!)

Ebay & amazon have things too...

Hopefully these links give you ideas or places to get things...I think I got it all-if not, LMK nad I can add it in!!:)



List iof participants:)
1.Fairy1004-Stacey
2.jordankittyjo-Kathy
3.taters55-Linda Kay
4.santeelady-Melissa
5.Doe41-Audrey******
6.heavenscape-Jaye
7.jsxtiger-Jax
8.Cordeledawg-Deborah
9.bjwilson-ButterJoint, BustaJive, BluesJostle, I will think of more...;)******
10.jojoringer-Joey
11.PrimroseSue-Susan
12.abbisgranma-Marion
13.Sundownr-Bev
14.frstarr-Starr
15.PLantRN-Beth
16.joycet-Joyce
17.dispatcher1-Lou
18.BydenweedBeth-Beth
19.tashmoore-Tash (rhymes w/ Osh)-has the neatest meaning:)
20.fleursdefouquet-Debra
21.susan505-Susan


*****-notates they have gotten theirs

This message was edited Jul 15, 2008 7:13 AM

LK-what all did you get so your buddy knows:)

Fairy legs is trying to run faster than me... but I caught ya...
you can't leave me behind for long... ya know.

I'm right behind you BJ. We have to keep an eye on Tinky Winky.

Yep... Tinky Winky is a Sneaky one... for sure.

Sorry she has a headache.

I'm here..
What with this and her co-op..no wonder her wings are getting a tad heavy!

Awww... and all the trouble in the basement she had this week... yep... it's all catching up to her..

Can't tell 'em at this age to pace yourself!! Yes, that right Tinky, when you read this--you need to pace yourself dear one.

I got everything she posted, she said she needed...and then some...
I hope she likes it?
Linda Kay

Woo Hoo.. I just went out to see my new solar lights from Audrey ... they go off and on really slowly... kinda looks like fire flies from a distance... too cool.

try to get a picture of them if you can. That would be so pretty.
That is if your not too busy enjoying your Bailey's??? LOL
Linda Kay

Ever had one of those nights when you just couldnt shut down and sleep? Well that was last night LOL made it through most of the day barely, then at 7 it was just lights out got up at 10:30 got something to drink and going back to bed! BJ your goodies are too cute Lor Amor is going to be lovely! Ya done good Audrey!

Linda Kay, thanks for the troll doll ebay link, I placed a couple of bids and hope I get at least one group of trolls! I haven't had time to check the auctions in the last week, so I appreciate the heads up!!
Also, regarding your "stucco" cinderblock walls, you might try grout! If you make it a "paint" consistency, you may be able to use a paint roller... or even use outdoor paint instead of water to mix the grout. I haven't tried it myself, but I use it for nearly everything else (craft-wise).

BJ, Lor Amar is coming along beautifully, I'm so envious!! I love all the goodies Audrey sent you, too! Great gifts Audrey! I hate to hear the spheres didn't turn out, but glad to follow your progress with them... you saved others a lot of trouble, too!!! I wonder if plain ol' Plaster of Paris would work in place of the HT?!

Well, I was just checkin' in before I turned in (worked in the yard aaall daaaaay). Lot's going on here... you folks inspire me everytime I take a peek, lol!

Later,
Bev

Nite jojo!

Morning everyone.

Sunny, I wonder if plaster of paris would hold up outside? I have thought about it, but I've never put any thing POP in the weather before.

Fairy Lips... hope your headache is gone. I'm so glad your hubby got to come home for a little while. I know you missed him, and he missed you.

JoJo, I've had nights like that too. How's your tooth?

Linda Kay... I try to stay away from the Baileys... and all booze for that matter. Not a prude, but if I drink, I just fall asleep and miss all the fun.

Got to pack today and finish what I didn't get done yesterday... One more load of laundry, and sweep. So, not a real stressful day here.

MY headache is gone:) Chris got home @ about 4:30am and he woke me up and we talked for a little bt, then he had to wind down and came to bed when I was gettin gup:)

I know I take on too much-it is my vice:( I am pretty much done w/ this co-op til it comes time to package, still waiting for a few payments....then I have another one in Sept....have my cute critters gifts already taken care of, my CIJ already picked out...just need to finish all these ones and then get my trades caught up on the house cleaned:)

LK-no silly, I mean what you got for yourself so you buddy knows what you already have....you showed us the 1 set you got at the $$ store, but what did you get from this lady...I already know a couple things your buddy is sending, so I hope you didin't get those things:)

BJ, don't know how POP would hold up in the elements... what if you mixed in some grout, lol. Maybe I'll try an experiment myself a little later.. I'll let you know.

Linda Kay, I won both bids for the troll dolls!! I got over a dozen for less than $8 (that includes the shipping)... so happy!!!! I'm going to make little toad suits for each of them, hehe. Oh, I need to adjust my swap list wants!

Stacey, I know what you mean about having too many irons in the fire! I find myself in the same situation way too often!

Well, I need to get busy!

Have a great day ladies!!
Bev

LK-your buddy is freaking out a little that you purchased some things for yourself that she got for you-put that poor girl out of her misery!!LOL Let her know if you got yourself anything...

Ok, let me take some pictures and I will be back in just a bit.
Linda Kay

Great:) I am excited to see:)

Left side of garden.

close up of left side

center

right side

There are a few plants I need to replace, because some did not make the transplant process. I would also like some stones or something for a sidewalk. I would like a small pond of somesort, and I can never have too many gnomes. I still have to install my hanging Nene Thomas fairy, but hubby is working on that.
Hope this helps who ever has my name?
Even if you have what I have duplicates are always welcome. I can work them in there somewhere.
Linda Kay

LK-what happened to the center pic?? Nice look so far:)

I think that helps your buddy tremendously:) There is one thing that she sent me a pic of that she got you, that she might not send now-doesn't really go with you theme of cottagy, that one item was more woodsy if you know what I mean...

Linda Kay, very nice. I love your buildings!! Where did you find those? Sun, congratulations on getting the trolls! I can remember when those were popular and haven't seen them in a very long time. Thanks for the memories (thanks too, Bob Hope!). Toad suits? LOL Such creative minds in here.

Tinky, so glad hubby got home and best of all your headache is gone. Yes, we all get more irons in the fire than we should at times but I have always been told that is a sign of a very creative and interesting person. Think?

I will go with that story marion!!LOL DH is sleeping right now, but once he gets up nno more puter til later on when he is making dinner:)

I got the buildings at the dollar store. I have looked for some woodsy items but not available here. So I went with what I had. I would like a woodsy home to go with my gnome door. Just haven't found it yet.
Linda Kay

well then maybe she will still send that then-I am sure she will pop in here at some point today:)


I found a great store on ebay-it sells in large amounts kinda like wholesale-if I had the $$ I would get some stuff and send you each a little package:) I did see some neat things on it, but don't need 20 of something;)

Zzzzzzzzzz Thats what I have been doing for about 12 hours LOL. Think I've was tired? Guess my body said ENOUGH LOL. Feeling pretty good now though, just a little disoriented. An awww I got up too late to mow the grass oh well theres always tomorrow.
Lind your garden is looking so good! Everybody has such cute things! I have to get into the workshop today to work on my buddy's stuff. I wanted to yesterday but knew better as tired as I was, didn't want to play with power tools when I was tired. I like my fingers where they are thank you!
Anyway, gonna go wander around the house for a bit and tidy up and then out to the workshop!

Well, the building are really cute.

Glad you didn't work in the shop yesterday Jojo. I think your fingers look fine where they are also. It hits us all some times--so tired you don't know what to do and then sleep for days (it seems like) on end. I know I do. How much longer is Staynot with you?

MORNING Joey (well almost afternoon)-ya feelin better today??

Much better Thanks! I'm glad your headache has gone too!
Staynot is with me till Tuesday morning and then he will head out to his next destination. He was kinda bored yesterday, but he really needed a break too I think LOL

I am sorry-who is staynot??

LOL Staynot is our traveling gnome! He's been with me since Monday!
We have been having great fun with him LOL
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/871005/

Ooooo-I have heard you all talk about the traveling gnome-didn't know he had a name though!!LOL