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Newbie, how make backing paper
Hi, am new to this side of the site but her goes, been making cards for a few weeks now, i have some lovely pictures what my kids have drawed, and i wanted to make them into cards, does anyone know how you make backing paper ? its the overlaying i seem to be having problems with so any info would be appreciated thanks.
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egyptian costume........for a 4year old boy...please help!
I've had a look at some costumes online to see if I can get some ideas and I think I know what I am doing but I thought I would appeal to all you clever peeps on here to see if you have any easy ways to create an egyptian costume for my DS. Does anyone know of any free sewing patterns? I'm okay with a sewing machine but…
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My little boy is turning 1. Please help me plan his party.
Hi all, Our little monkey will be 1 next month. I have told a few parents that it will be for 1 and half hours. Is that enough? Also we went to a party in December and the mum bought a cake from the bakery in the figure 1 at a cost of £30! I cannot afford to spend that much on a cake. What else can I do instead? I thought…
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Help please i need 1940s fancy dress!
Its my OH's uncles 65th birthday party on valentines day and i need to find some 1940s clothing to wear, ideally just want to go as normal people from 1940s but can do military if needs be. I have looked on eBay and google but am struggling to find anything. Any help appreciated! :confused:
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ideas please - ~Ruby anniversary
Hi I have double whammy this year...parents ruby wedding anniversary...lots of ideas please...was thinking maybe a "ruby" themed hamper, they are going away so something to take and open in the morning, then mums 60th birthday. Unfortunatly my parents tend to buy what they want rather than wait for birthdays etc. Dad is…
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Valentine's Day
I think I'm posting this in the right place :o Valentine's day is approaching and I'd really like to plan something nice for my other half... but I'm lost for ideas really that won't break the bank :confused: Do any of you lovely people have some good ideas to share? :D
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Thoughts on ... a 'Spectacular Breakfast'?
Hi all, My 14 y/old son fancies entering a school Junior Masterchef competition which is happening in a few weeks. They (the 2nd years) will have one hour to prepare a 'spectacular breakfast fit for a special occasion'. They order the ingredients via the school so we're looking for something fairly simple/easily sourced,…
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Night in..help
hi i have my home free at last can spend it in with my girlfriend obviously we'll get up to you know what lol but apart from a dvd is there anything else we can do together? anyone? sorry if its in the wrong section!
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Night in...what to do
hi i have my home free at last can spend it in with my girlfriend obviously we'll get up to you know what lol but apart from a dvd is there anything else we can do together? anyone? sorry if its in the wrong section!
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x cut impress
I did post this yesterdaya in the cuttlebug thread, but decided to start one of my own, incase anyone who hasn't got a cuttlebug didn't look in it. I've just bought a x cut impress it was £14.99 and had 3 stencils inside, when i opened the box , there were 2 more embossing stencils in 1 was a happy birthday and the other a…
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Christening favours
Can anyone suggest what to put in Christening favours? And what is the cheapest way? I was going to buy some organza bags from Ebay and fill them myself.
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wicker baskets for hampers
Does anyone know where to find cheap wicker baskets to make gift hampers with? I don't want to end up spending too much on the baskets alone! Thanks
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Ideas for a thank you gift to send directly to Ireland
I had a lovely weekend staying with a friend who lives near Dublin and would like to send a small thank you gift. I'm tempted to send flowers but she works long hours and is often away for long weekends so that might be tricky. Can anyone suggest something that I could send directly, such as toiletries or vouchers, that I…
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Easter hampers
Hi all, my 2 daughters 13 and 10 have decided they would like to make easter hampers for their school friends ( 10 in total:eek: ) after seeing all the lovely ones on this site at christmas. Does anyone have any idea where we can buy small baskets/ boxes even suitable for the job, have looked localy but to no avail, thanks…
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Mothers day
I'm planning on making my Mam a Papmer Hamper. So far I've got the basket, a glass nail file and nail file cube thing (the ones for manacures), face pack, 3 little pots of smelly things (moisturiser, bath salts and something else), a little smellies gift set box with bubble bath, bath bomb and soap, I'm going to get some…
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Calling all Mums, new baby - gift ideas?
Hi everyone, I'm sure you can give me some great ideas - a good friend of mine and her husband have just had their first baby (a girl). I want to get them a gift obviously, but have you got any ideas of practical things? Any new Mums out there can recommend things they were given that you thought were really…
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First baby - gift ideas?
Hi everyone, I'm sure you can give me some great ideas - a good friend of mine and her husband have just had their first baby (a girl). I want to get them a gift obviously, but have you got any ideas of practical things? Any new Mums out there can recommend things they were given that you thought were really…
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Cake Recipes
Sorry if this is the wrong place but I'm not quite sure where it belongs lol. I am aiming to make my own 3 tier wedding cake and have my tins but what is the best sponge cake recipe to ice with fondant icing. I want something quite dense and my victoria sponge comes out very light and fluffy, I can't see it holding fondant…
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Should I bother with presents again?
My BIL (to be) and his partner have 3 children. The oldest two (around 8 and 6 y/o) 'belong' to partner and her ex; the youngest one belongs to partner and BIL. Their baby is 5 months old. At Christmas we bought all 3 of the children presents. Put some thought into them and also made them some nice home-made foodie gifts…
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Surprise Party Etiquette?
Hi, I wondered what others thought of "Surprise Party" etiquette? :bdaycake: I have never organised a surprise party and I am looking for advice. :confused: I have booked a venue, its a private function to allow all ages involved to attend. _party_ I have a disco unit booked (included with the venue hire). Is this…
