New Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2010- Santas Challenges

mum2one · 22 December 2009 at 12:40AM

Hi

I Know its early, but thought set the 2010 thread ready for New Years Day.

A massive thank you to each person that took part in the 2009 thread and making it the success it was, heres to 2010, welcome back old friends, and a big hi to new friends.

Let me explain a bit about us and the thread, we work closely with our sister thread (link - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2155855
where on that thread you earn the money across here we help you spend it.

We have the lovely Sarah who keeps the thrifytblog updated -
http://thriftygifty.blogspot.com/
), so a lot of the posts such as reciepies, craft ideas etc are on there.

Its not just about being orgainised for Christmas, but Birthdays and any ocassions in between, the basis of the thread is, it belongs to us all, we're all here to make suggestions, post bargains, just generally be there for each other. I took this part of the thread over mid 2009, and we have had a wonderful time, some great support and long may this continue.

A quick run down -

Santas Challenge - This will be out on the 24th of each month, it could be anything from checking your lists, to cleaning and organising your freezer
.
Challenges- Again, the challenges are varied, I work on the basis, that no-one challenge is perfect, one person may only need a fraction, someone else the whole challenge, its there for you, take as much or as little as you need
Please don't be afraid to put your thoughts, ur bargains, your suggestions, anything - it doesn't have to be xmas related, it could be in my case - I've complained again!!
If you have came across a bargain, a glitch, sale start dates, pop it all on, discount codes anything.
There is an American Company that does Christmas planning, - Organised Christmas - I've put the link up as there is some good information, but I don't fancy the 52 week countdown!!LINK TO ORGANISED CHRISTMAS
http://organizedchristmas.com/
I will hold my hands up and say crafting is not my skill, but there are some wonderful ladies who are, so if anyone needs ideas pop the question on and someone will help.
Those that know me I am highly adicted to Halfcost, and am lethal at spending money!
We also had a baby boom in 2009 with SugarSpun being the 1st lady to introduce a new mse member, so were continue the tradation.

I think I have babbled for England.....Join in, if your not sure fire away and ask. xx

mum2one · 22 December 2009 at 12:42AM

Copy of Nickybo's post - really good links freebies - crafting etc
Craft links

http://www.cardmakingandpapercraft.com/downloads.asp - LOADS of free backing papers, some templates and pictures too.

http://cuddlybuddly.com/freebies/ - lots of free papers, a decoupage sheet and other printables

Free Decoupage sites -
http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p...l/3d sheets/

http://members.multimania.nl/yvonnet...0by step.htm

http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...dess/?start=20

http://s33.photobucket.com/home/alottment1/allalbums

http://members.multimania.nl/sonjask...n/studies.html

http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/babalu123456/

http://www.docrafts.co.uk/ - no freebies but lots of inspiration

http://www.graphicgarden.com/files17/eng/print/calend2011e.php

If you have Word on your computer then there's a lot more you can do too. Using text boxes I have made lots of different sized messages e.g. Happy Birthday. I make lots of different coloured ones so I usually have one in the write colour and style to match the card I've made. They add a nice bit of detail to the card.
Another thing you can do is make your own toppers using clipart. Microsoft clipart is good (and safe to download). http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx They have good frames and borders which I have printed out before too.

That's just a few links to start you off

I love finding free craft stuff, not only for me but for the art and craft club I run at school - the more free craft stuff I find the better as kids use A LOT!

Valentines Mini Challenge
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...&postcount=713

THE CHRISTMAS ESSENTIALS

If your thinking of buying a Wii, PS3 etc (add on as comes in) and not sure what extras you will need, the lovely ladies have been busy and suggested the followings...

flourgirl · 22 December 2009 at 1:01AM

Ooo mum2one can I be the first to join your thread for next year. I can usually be found over on the card making thread. I love a bargain and I am quite crafty and am willing to share any tips and ideas. I also love the idea of a challenge.

brunch4492 · 22 December 2009 at 1:23AM

I love the look of this and would like to join in too...

craftygranny · 22 December 2009 at 1:27AM

ooh me too please

elysia2003 · 22 December 2009 at 1:33AM

I'd like to join too please. I love the idea of not only the money saving aspect but also the challenges.

Many thanks

mum2one · 22 December 2009 at 2:09AM

A massive welcome to new faces, and jammy, (shes the lovely lady who runs the sister thread).

Don't worry if its quiet for a few days were just coming to the end of the 2009 thread (just hit last page, I won't suggest reading the whole lot!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1800153&highlight=

There be a santas challenge on there be on 24th Dec (also copy to this thread), as it closes 2009, but opens up 2010, (if that doesn't sound mad!).

Any crafty ideas, will be wonderfully accepted, as my one and only craft idea is "one I prepared earlier - a 1970s letter rack, from Blue Peter".... xx

PS - The only thing you need is an A4 folder, and notebook, all will be revealed!! - (thats to do with the money mini challenges)

Everything else use what ever is best, I have lists, 5 sets of print offs (just incase I loose one or Darling Bailey (the pub!), decides to shred for me... xx

princess_lou · 22 December 2009 at 3:19AM

I'd like to join in please. X x

little_miss_moneysaver_3 · 22 December 2009 at 4:03AM

Wow this is forward planning!!! I'd like to join too please.
I thought I was organised for this year, but then returned to uni part time. SO here I am on my night shift put snowman soups together lol!

Looking forward to another year of crafting and moneysaving

LMMS

Maria81 · 22 December 2009 at 4:29AM

:j Oooooo next year i wanna be so ready in plenty of time! Started in September this year and no where near done yet..... So hope i can join in too.

sarahf191979 · 22 December 2009 at 5:49AM

I'm in, loved getting organised and being money nuetral this year.

:T:T:T

New Thrifty Gifty - Organised for Christmas and all ocassions 2010- Santas Challenges

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