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Post by kjwein on Aug 30, 2016 0:43:13 GMT
First off, I'm not positive where I should put this so I won't be offended if it is moved. I thought maybe it could be cool, since so many of us live all over and we all collect the same scale, if people from our yards were penpals?! We could send back and forth 1/12 scale letters and little care packages, etc. I've often thought while testing out new techniques for leadropes or while making a bunch of little props or whatever, how cool it would be to just mail the extras to other people, plus it could help with developing the characters of the people/horses on our yard? I don't really have any suggestions for how to arrange this in a safe/fun way I'm just wondering if it's been done before, and if anyone has any ideas for how to figure it out!
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Post by cookie on Aug 30, 2016 8:03:00 GMT
It would be great thing to try out at christmas? From 1 stables to another, thank you for all the shows and banter etc or something?
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Post by EG on Aug 30, 2016 9:28:25 GMT
Oooh yeah, that's a great idea!
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Post by helen1983 on Aug 30, 2016 18:23:23 GMT
That's a great idea! I know in a couple of photo stories that other yards have been mentioned, EG did you mention Harecroft in yours a couple of times, I can't remember! And I always liked that
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Post by EG on Aug 30, 2016 23:36:53 GMT
Yeah, I did! Some of George's riders came up for a visit when they were 'delivering' a horse I'd bought from them! XD -wow this is old-I really miss doing photostories, I just haven't had the inspiration to do them in the last few years.
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Post by kjwein on Aug 31, 2016 13:24:28 GMT
Yeah, I did! Some of George's riders came up for a visit when they were 'delivering' a horse I'd bought from them! XD -wow this is old-I really miss doing photostories, I just haven't had the inspiration to do them in the last few years. Aw but I really miss your photo stories! Hey, as far as inspiration, eae definitely has the horses/facilities to host a summer camp?!
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Post by cookie on Sept 12, 2016 7:28:28 GMT
I'm currently making a mini (very mini) photostory but can't post it here as has other makes as well as Julips but will post link on Facebook on both my craft page and a few other groups But yes I miss making them too but now Katie is at preschool, once Sam is on the mend I can start making them again
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Post by kjwein on Sept 15, 2016 11:08:28 GMT
I thought on this and maybe we could do this for secret Santa this year? Basically same principals as usual except we'd be doing it in scale and "in character."
I bet we could find a way to match up people in the same countries (or at least continent lol) so postage would be cheap etc, and if it went well it could fun to do a global one for yhe next holiday.. secret rosh hashanaXD Everyone mail an apple overseas!!😂 (Just kidding that's probably like a felony b/c customs)
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Post by juliporiginals on Sept 16, 2016 9:01:26 GMT
A secret Santa 'in scale' sounds like a great idea, it could even be tack making items or material if some people felt they were unable to make anything but still wanted to join in, perhaps we should start a new thread and see how many forum members would be interested.
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Post by FarfraeFarm on Sept 16, 2016 9:54:42 GMT
I love that idea!
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Post by Hayfield Stables on Jan 4, 2018 10:08:39 GMT
Can i just say I think this is an amazing idea!
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Post by paddockcottagefarm on Jan 4, 2018 11:18:03 GMT
What a lovely idea! I'm game, the concept reminds me of having lots of animal mad pen friends that I wrote to as a child lol
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Post by Hayfield Stables on Jan 5, 2018 6:55:21 GMT
I always have left over fabric from the store, which I would be more than happy to send to folk!
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Post by EG on Jan 7, 2018 12:55:32 GMT
The original post was two years ago guys! XD Still, I'd be up for it!
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Post by Hayfield Stables on Jan 9, 2018 9:29:15 GMT
So it is! Oops! Still, I think it’s a fantastic idea! If people are happy to wait until after February, I could try and organise something?
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Post by Wollepluis on Jan 11, 2018 12:50:57 GMT
I would be in!
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Post by pennylanestables on Jan 11, 2018 14:47:24 GMT
I'd also be interested!
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Post by katie on Jan 16, 2018 19:16:26 GMT
Me too!
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Post by Hayfield Stables on Mar 31, 2018 8:35:48 GMT
Okie doke! Is everyone still interested in doing a little stable pen pal swap? Firstly a massive shout out to kjwein for coming up with the idea, I think its amazing! Taking inspiration from Model Horse Blab's seasonal swaps: People can send me their shipping address and a brief summary of favourite colours, fabrics, accessories etc (A proper little form will be drafted)
As part of the swaps them selves, you could send (these are just ideas which we can finalise): Two letters, 1/12th and a human readable one! Your stable characters could write about their stable and their horses, the area that they live, disciplines they compete in etc. Stable and yard pictures (again a 1/12th and real size) Yard Accessories (Probably little things to help with postage costs!) Spare fabric Lead ropes/headcollars/blankets Miniature postcards/advertisements for your stables notice board)
I'll probably set a monetary limit, to keep things fair. Please let me know if you're happy to post internationally. I know, as collectors, were spread all over the world!
If anyone else has any other ideas/inspirations/notes, please feel free to tell me! Also, if anyone wants to help me organise this, you are more than welcome to!
Hayley
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Post by Wollepluis on Mar 31, 2018 8:57:46 GMT
I would very happily take part. And I’m willing to post internationally, as I’m not from the UK either.
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