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Had an Idea!
I was chatting to my mum this evening when we got on to the subject of "sweets" and what she used to love as a child - bearing in mind she is only 58:p Ive decided to make her a mother's day hamper of all her fav sweets. I know I can get most things like marshmallows, caramac, milk bottles and so on but she mentioned a…
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Sisters 21st Birthday Present Ideas
Its my younger sisters 1st Birthday at the beginning of March. I've planned a day in London where i'm taking her to the theatre to see Dirty Dancing, and going to take her for a meal, but i really want to get her something special that she can look back at in years to come. I designed my niece (my sisters girl) one of…
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Idea's for Wedding Scrapbook please
Please excuse me if this is not posted in the correct place as it is my first post. I regularly browse this forum and am an avid card maker and scrapbooker. I have decided to make my hubby to be (wedding four weeks away) a scrapbook of Love, which he will be given the night before our wedding. In it I would like each page…
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Cornflake Cakes
You’ve probably had this one before, but has anyone got a recipe for cornflake nests? I’m looking for one which does not involve just adding melted chocolate to cornflakes. I’m sure there was a way to make these using marg. or butter, golden syrup and cocoa powder but I don’t know the amounts. Maybe I just dreamt it…
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Unique or Different Easter Egg
Hi..planning for a different easter egg this year preferably a white chocolate one.. but hopefuly not the usual one bought every year any ideas?
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Treatme.net voucher rip off
Hi all I am very angry with a company called Treatme.neteven though you could say im at fault there response is astounding:- I received a voucher for Christmas from my good wife for a dirt buggy ride from the company Treatme.net With our busy lives and all the excitement it got mislaid, but then was discovered and i looked…
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where to buy
i'm trying to find a good place to find cellophane for hampers and gift boxes. does anyone know good places to get them? -also wondering about the large ribbons..... i thank you in advance! i've been looking at the hampers which i think are all fantastic,well done to all that made and posted!...
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HELP!! Urgent caterers required in Suffolk
My best friend has been let down by her caterers in London. She has hired a cottage in Sufflok where 15 people will be helping her celebrate her 40th. As a special treat she wanted to experience having caterers come to cook a meal for her and her guests at the cottage. She was looking to keep the budget at £25 per head.…
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Help - 1940s Childrens Fashion
Hi I am hoping you imaginative people are going to be able to help me.....again:rolleyes: . My 9yr DD is doing a school project on WW2. They are going to local museum and have to go dressed as evacuees. I have googled images and have a vague idea of what she should be wearing, but unfortunately her wardrobe is full of…
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A loaf of bread
My 3yr old grandson had his birthday this week. Grandad and I bought him the Little Tikes Car Transporter, very MSE as I got it from ebay for £8 looks like new and local so no postage. The present was wrapped and with absolute joy he declared, "A loaf of bread"! :rotfl: :rotfl: The ends were curved so it did look when…
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Nephew's 2nd birthday
hi, Its my nephew's 2nd birthday at the beginning of March, its come around so fast!! I've spoken to my sister and she suggested clothes (theyre always stuck for money!) and maybe a small toy as he gets loads from other branches of the family who she can't tell or ignore hints and buy him loads of toys, he has loads and…
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Poem for my mums card
Hello I was wondering if any one has any really nice poems to put inside my mums birthday card? I am useless at writing poems, either that or i was thinking of writing a nice letter for her. Any ideas are grateful. Thanks
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Guilt free chocolates
I didn't know where to post this, so I stated a new thread If you are thinking of giving chocolates, I came across these http://www.loveithaveit.co.uk/box-of...ghts-860-p.asp But I expect some of you clever people can make something similar
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pamper hamper, boots sanctury things, all brought online?
Hiya, I would like to do a pampering hamper for my mums birthday in may (im starting early). She likes boots sanctuary stuff but its a bit pricey (not that i mind but would be nice if there is a cheeper option when buying more than one thing) and i would like to do things like face masks, but im disabled and can't get out…
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Any crafters in the Preston area?
Hi, I am new to card making & have been told that there is a really warehouse/shop in the Preston area where you can buy card blanks, envelopes etc at very reasonable costs, can anyone help with its name and location please, as I am finding it very expensive even when buying from ebay due to the postage costs. I know you…
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christmas fiver comp?
Hello, i was wondering if the 2008 xmas fiver competition results had been posted somewhere, I've not been able to find them. Could someone point me in the right direction please? Thanks:j
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Romantic Ideas On The cheap
Part of my boyfriends valentines present was a homemade love voucher booklet and he's now decided to cash one in "A week of romantic suprises" Now how can I do this without it costing me a complete bomb Quick answers would be appreciated as today's the first day and he gets home from work in 2 hours
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Planning to visit Sydney………..need advice!
Hello everyone, I have been planning to visit Sydney with my family. Since, I am real busy with my hectic schedule; I thought that it would be a good place to relax for some days with my entire family. The reason I am here is that I don’t have any close associates that have been there, so I need advice from you people to…
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In a stable relationship? Save money on greetings cards
In a stable relationship? Save money on greetings cards and have a lovely record of your time together by re-using the same cards every year with a new greeting written on it. Once you're comfortable with each other, and assuming you both agree, each of you choose a biggish card for each special day (Christmas, birthday,…
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Silvercross 3D -
Hi Not sure if this is the best place to post, but it is a special occasion. My Wife has heart set on the Silvercross 3D travel system. Been doing some checking and so far the cheapest I can find it is Toy R Us (including the seat). Does anyone know anywhere doing it cheaper? Comes out around 340 with seat bought at same…
