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Archives for May 2014

Bulk buying/ wholesale particularly buttons and small beads
Hi all I recently started making items from buttons and these have be come popular with friends and family , it is starting to turn into a sideline and I would like to buy the buttons and beads wholesale if possible as they are working out quite expensive from the local hobby store, can anyone recommend or point me in the…
Handmade Craft Fair - Manchester
Over 30 Stalls of Handcrafted Items, a Raffle, Tombola, Name the Bear, Face Painting, Children's Mascot Entertainer, A Lego Artist building Lego and showcasing his 5ft titanic model plus Tameside Radio Broadcasting Live. Fun for all the family so do bring the Children along too. *Our mascot hasn't been announced yet but…
Scrapbook
Hi there, I want to buy a 12 x 12 scrapbook, I don't want to get into proper scrapbooking but I want it to put in the childrens work, reports, certificates etc and display it with nice borders etc. I need the book to be refillable so I can add to it, any suggestions? I'm getting confused help! TIA
How to fix seashells to a lge bathroom mirror, help please
I have a large square mirror that is firmly glued on my bathroom wall, the mirroring along the top edge is deteriorating and as I am about to redecorate with a beach theme. I thought I could glue seashells on the mirror all the way around to give it a border, but I think it's going to be extremely difficult with not lying…
crafting with kids
my step kiddies are 8 and 6 and my daughters are 2 and 1.. all 4 love getting the messy paper, glitter, glue etc out and it keeps them occupied for hours.. does anyone have any good crafts and good websites? ive been trying to find freebie bits and bobs to build up our collection using samples from wallpaper websites etc…
Word picture help?
Hi, my boyfriend is just finishing his exams and i've racked my brains as to what to get him as a little present and i've came up with the word picture. However... I am unable to afford the prices that people charge for them. Does anyone have any idea how you make them? Any tips? Thanks x
Does anyone here make money from their hobby?
Hi all I was wondering if any hobbyists on here make any money or break even from their hobby (as opposed to people running actual businesses selling crafty things)? My brother and sister in law are getting married in August and I made my sis-in-law a tiara. I loved making it and it's become quite a hobby since and I have…
Refund for Cancelling Craft Fair
Hi I need advice on whether I am entitled to a refund for a craft fair I have booked into at the end of July. I have paid £45 for a stall via Paypal on 8th May and my work have now changed my shifts so I can't attend. It was in the application form that no refunds would be provided but I tried to cancel and asked if I…
Ideas for glass jars
hi everyone, drawing a complete blank here, blaming baby brain hehe. I have about 16 hexagonal 1/2 lb glass jars. Without lids for all but 2. And I cannot think of what to do with them! spam me with ideas please? Either decorative or suitable for gifts I think.
Floating frame recommendations please
Helloooo I really need some recommendations for floating frames for my papercuts (pics in the usual place ). I'm really limited shop wise in this area and really need some help on where to find something decent online. Has anyone found any that are reasonably priced/come in a decent range of sizes? I've been using normal…
flower arranging
Hi all. Recently my Nanna passed away so I bought some artificial flowers to make up a flower arrangement. It looks lovely but the flowers were a little pricey. I would like to do some more for other relatives that have passed. Does anyone know of any shops that do cheap nice looking artificial flowers or have any they no…
Janome 5000Q and online sewing machines
Hi I'm considering purchasing this http://www.sewingmachinediscount.co.uk/product/829/janome-5000q--stock-arrived-but-now-4-left-only--.html So first does anyone have any experience of this machine - I've had a very basic Janome for about 20 years and it's done great but doing more quilting and other sewing now think I…
Can you help me with Message Tea Bags?
Through the internet, over a period of about 8 or 9 years, I've made some really lovely friends who are all crafty in one way or another and we exchange various bits of things which we've made and send to each other, completely out of the blue - not for an occassion - but simple just 'because'. One of my over-seas friends…
Repairing/Customising Patent Doc Martens
I've got an old pair of Doc Martens I ruined by stupidly drying them inside with a hair dryer. Now the patent leather has peeled off. I got frustrated with the bubbles in them I ripped some of the patent leather off. It's only on the toe section of the boot. Now I'm thinking of customising or repairing it, but have no idea…

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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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