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Penny Black Stamps
Does anyone have any of the new Spring 2009 Penny Black stamps. I can't justify spending money on the stamps themselves (no matter how gorgeous they are) but if any kind person on here would be kind enough to do any stamped images, I would gladly contribute towards costs. :o Regards Emma
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Origami Love notes idea for valentines - Free to make!
Hello, I make these every year and leave them in my OH's lunch box, inside deodorant can for the gym, in shoes, car etc. Basically everywhere which seems to cause him to be embarassed around his mates!! haha They are little origami hearts that open out so you can write a message inside. So all you need is a bit of paper! I…
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FAVOURITE CRAFT BOOK-Share here!
I thought it was likely as we are all crafters that we have some favourite books in our vast collections-if your like me -that you really love and use a lot and think others might enjoy. We can all hassle our libaries to get them in for us and form an orderly MSE queue to borrow them! Well shall l begin! Found by accident…
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Craft Lacquer
Hi - can someone help me. I am making a wooden storage box which I have painted in matt paint. I have used my cricut and diecut shapes and letters with cardstock and also chipboard. I have mounted the cardstock onto the chipboard so it is solid and then will attach to the storage box. However my hubby thinks I should…
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Valentines overnight spa treat
Hello I'd like to treat me and the mrs to a day of pampering on valentines day. I found a link on lastminute.com to a £250 overnight stay with candlelight swim which sounds lovely. http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product.jhtml?POSITION=1&PRODID=731943585&CATID=110125 But then after going directly to the companies…
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Year book ideas
I have started a year book for my young son and my next child (due Apr) I was going to write down special events and trips out, Collect photos of these events and also save newspaper cuttings of big news events in the hope that each year they will have a yearly book of their lives. Does anyone else do anything similar or…
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Chinese flying lanterns - valentines day!
Hi everyone, I know a couple of us have mentioned these chinese lanterns but they were really expensive, however on grabitnow they are doing a 2 pack for £7 with free delivery. I would buy them but I only want 1 :rotfl: so I guess I will go without :D link is here: https://www.grabitnow.com
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FREE Perpetual Birthday Anniversary calendar
Download from jackandjillcards.co.uk to print yourself or send for a printed one just pay P+P. Such a good idea and have all your special dates to remember on one page. The printed one is very good quality. Ann Marie
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Valentine meal for lovely hubby -ideas please!!!!
I would like to make a special meal for my husband on Valentines day.:smileyhea He is a very lovely hubby & I'd like to do something special :heart: - paticularly as he does most of the cooking. I am struggling alot at the moment not to sink into depression which I have suffered from in the past (he is very supportive &…
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Amazing gift 'experiences' and fairly reasonably priced too me thinks
For those that live in London I think the wine tasing and the tea at Harrods looks fabulous. For the rest of the country (like me) I think the manicure experience is reasonable along with the Pamper Day Treat for two. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/results.aspx?catalog=HighStNew&category=HSN_AW08BuyaGift You can also book…
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Girly Night In on a budget?
What are your best ideas/top tips for having a girly night in on a tight budget?
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chocolate slabs
am starting to think about easter and love the idea of the chocolate slabs what is the cheapest but nicest chocolate that everyone uses ???? with my discount at work I can get dairy milk for 75p a bar ( I think its the 200g size ??? ) and how many bars will I need per slab
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is this really tight ??
we don't normally spend loads on mothers day for the Mums but its more of a token gesture ( that sounds awful but they ask us not to spend loads as they know we have a mortgage , bills to pay etc etc ) but this year money is even more tight so am making them a couple of bits I've just worked out that they can both have a…
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honest opinions and a bit of imagination required
firstly I've been wanting to try out flannels cakes for a while now since seeing all the wonderful things you clever people create imagine this in more christmassy colours and with a decoration on the top and what do you think , I am useless bearing in mind its my first attempt ??
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my sons christmas shopping
my son is just 20 and I'm slowly trying to convert him to the world of money saving its taken a bit of persuasion but I think I'm winning for the last few years he's tried to pay for the whole of his christmas shopping out of novembers pay day !! he's a very generous boy and enjoys buying all the family presents , nans ,…
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What could I do for Valentines Day?
Hi to all you wise and wonderful money savers! ;) I really need some inspiration! I haven't a clue what to do for my OH for valentines day! We've been together 5 yrs now and have a 17 month old baby. I also have 3 other children from a previous relationship although only 2 live at home thats my daughter who is 16 and my…
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Romantic night away hamper
After a particularly harrowing start to the new year I have just booked a night away at a luxury hotel for DH and I. I'd like to put together a hamper of goodies to take with us, so far i have thought of a bath bomb and posh soap, rose petals, massage bar or oil, wine and wine glasses, chocolates, nice lingerie. Its been a…
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boxes for flannel cakes
does anyone know where I can get boxes for flannel cakes please? :confused: With gammy hands cellophane is a bit of a pain :o
