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silica gel and lilies
I want to dry out some lilies I recently got given and have been reading that silica gel is the way to go. Can anyone advise me on how much I need? There's packs of 1.5kg on sale, is this enough?! Thanks in advance :)
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Blogging?
Just wondering what the benefits are to blogging from a crafty perspective.
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Any Cloth mag subscribes here?
Just checking - I subscribe to Cloth magazine and yesterday suddenly something called "Craftseller" arrived. No idea why. No note or anything, I don't know whether it is a mistake or whether they are pushing it so it is a free issue.. Anyone else got it?
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Question about scrap booking
Hi, I've got some lovely 12 by 12 papers which have inspired me to do a scrapbook, only I don't know if I actually need a scrapbook! Can you just stick the pages back to back and if so, how do you keep the whole thing together? I've only done one scrapbook before, for that I brought a book and stuck backing papers in.…
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Any Mod Podge Users??
After seeing the local school kids make comic book shoes I have decided to give it a go. Had a quick look online for ideas other than the shoes but think I am looking in the wrong places as cant find much. Can anyone point me in the right direction and also if anyone would share their makes to inspire a keen beginner.…
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does anyone collect the cake decorating magazine?
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone collects this magazine? Is it worth it? I started collecting it and love the free gifts! Does anyone have any success from using the recipes? x
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Cheap Kraft wallet cards?
Hi all. I'm starting to think of my wedding invitations and would like to use the brown recycled Kraft wallets to put the inserts into. Only problem is, it's around £1 per unit on eBay, which is too expensive. Can anyone recommend a cheaper way to get these wallets and recommend any good suppliers? I'm happy to stick them…
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has anyone got an etsy shop?
I need some advice regarding an etsy shop please? I wanted to open one today but I'm really confused on tax and stuff, I don't want to be in trouble with any tax men! I work part time too and just want to sell some hand made goods alongside as thats my hobby but I don't know how to go on? ... Has anyone got an etsy shop…
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Which Sewing Machine?
Hi All, I did needlework at school about 25+ years ago. Was quite good at it and confident using a machine. Since then have made one pair of curtains on a borrowed machine! I've now discovered quilting and would like to buy a machine for this. I would also like to start dressmaking again as well as making the odd pair of…
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Love Knitting for Baby Magazine no's 1 & 2 wanted
If anyone can help me complete my set, I need issues 1 and 2 of the Love Knitting for Baby magazine. Not wanting these for nothing, payment not a problem as desperate to get these.
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bible quote wall plaque
I'm wanting to make one of those wooden wall plaques but the person I'm making it for is religious and reads the bible, goes to church etc... does anyone know of any nice bible passages that I could write on it? Maybe something to do with love or the home as it's for my boyfriend's grandma. Thank you :)
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Fixing small canvases together to make larger one
Hi! My DD was doing art at school, but the teacher only had small ready-stretched canvases, so she took four and placed them in a block to make a bigger area to paint. What I need now are some kind of spring loaded clips, so that I can fix the canvases together before I put it up on the wall. Does such a thing exist, and…
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Where to get a new (used) sewing machine?
In keeping with my reduce / recycle/ reuse / de-chemicalling the house, I am keen to get a sewing machine to re-hash some old clothes but struggling to find an affordable (sub £50) machine. I've tried ebay and all the ones that come up locally seem to be vintage ones or over budget. I got fed up with my yahoo account being…
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Can anyone recommend a paper cutter/guillotine for trimming cards
When I make cards I often cover the card front with paper and then trim the edges. My paper cutter has broken and I am looking for a new one - can anyone recommend one? I only need to cut straight lines, don't need one for fancy edges. Thanks.
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where to buy a scrapbook?!
Hi all you wonderfully crafty peeps! I've always been crafty, sewing and card making mostly, but I've never done a 'proper' scrapbook. So I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction! We've just found out we are expecting our first little one (still very very early days so no-one knows yet except the MSE community…
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Nappy/Diaper Cakes and Towel cakes
Hello, I thought i would make a nice new thread for people who make nappy/diaper cakes or towel cakes :)
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Card making and storing supplies
Hi, I am just taking up card making and am gradually getting some supplies, I don't want to go mad and spend a lot of money all at once (though it is tempting) so am just getting the basics to start off with. However, I am just wondering how you people store your supplies. I live in a one bedroomed flat so I don't have a…
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Looking for something cat friendly
I've been a huge cross stitching fan since I was about 6 years old and have done hundreds of pieces (mostly used in birthday cards to close family). I have medical issues that mean my hands now shake, so I had to switch to doing cushion size chunky cross-stitch as fine work is beyond me now. I also crochet, using 6mm hooks…
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Parchment craft
Hopefully there are many of you out there who enjoy parchment craft as much as I do. Some people call it Pergamano, which is actually the name of one of the manufacturers of tools, grids, stamps and paper with which to do the parchment craft, and not the name of the craft itself. Whatever you wish to call it, it would be…
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Sewing machine service
Hi everyone! I've had my sewing machine for about a year now and I keep reading that this is about the time I should get it serviced. I have looked into this before for an old machine, but couldn't find anyone locally who does this (I even asked in the local craft shops and they had no recommendations) It is not a…